The Griot

The Journal of African American Studies is an interdisciplinary peer reviewed journal that accepts submissions from scholars across the nation and the diaspora. 

Griot

[ gree-ohgree-oh, gree-ot ]

A member of a hereditary caste among the peoples of western Africa whose function is to keep an oral history of the tribe or village and to entertain with stories, poems, songs, dances, etc

The journal covers a range of issues related to Black life and culture world wide. Each issue also features contemporary poetry and book reviews.

The Griot: The Journal of African American Studies

We welcome your submissions and inquires. 

Contact Editor:

Dr. Tashia Bradley, COO at Wiley College