Published October 17, 2026

About This Issue:

BIPOCRYPHA Magazine’s inaugural issue, “Sound and Spirit,” explores faith, resilience, and hope in the African diaspora, focusing on the evolution of African American spirituals from their origins as songs of enslaved people to their influence on contemporary art forms like gospel, blues, and freedom songs. The issue seeks submissions of poetry inspired by spirituals, aiming to showcase the multifaceted spiritual experiences and enduring role of spirituality in African American culture and history.

Table of Contents:

Editor’s Letter – Sienna Morgan

1. Regina YC Garcia – Poetry
2. Chidera Udochukwu-Nduka – Poetry
3. Monica M. Leak – Poetry
4. Ebony S. Johnson – Poetry
5. Maya Williams – Poetry
6. Seradin Veonne – Poetry
7. Sienna Morgan – Poetry
8. Zuggie Tate – Poetry
9. Kamila Shakur – Poetry