Black Zine Fair presents...

How to Be Young, Hardcore & Black in Suburban New Jersey

Explore the Black alternative scene in suburban New Jersey through a close study of GUNK by Ramdasha Bikceem. Published in the 1990s, GUNK is a zine that challenged the homogeneity... Read More

Meet the workshop facilitator

𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗠☆𝗗𝗜𝟳 (she/they) is a graphic designer, DJ, and pop culture writer who—according to a local Temple student—looks good for her age. After adopting the username while frequenting Club Penguin forums in 2007, the alias has been a staple ever since. For a clueless take on everything from Gene Kelly to Gene Simmons, you can rely on her. She’s never tipped the iceberg!

Make a donation

The Black Zine Fair is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. We suggest a donation between $5-20 depending on your financial ability. We encourage established professionals and people with intergenerational wealth/savings to consider donating more or becoming sustaining members.

The fair is organized by Sojourners for Justice co-directors Neta Bomani and Mariame Kaba alongside collaborator Tash Nikol. We’re committed to creating a free platform for Black zine makers who otherwise wouldn’t have access to zine/art/book fairs and festivals. We rely primarily on individual donors to fund and sustain our work. Thank you for supporting us!

Safety precautions for airborne viruses

The Black Zine Fair is a masked fair. All event attendees, exhibitors, workshop facilitators, and staff are expected to wear a high quality KN95 or N95 mask at all times inside the venue to protect each other from airborne viruses. Masks will be provided. We expect you to test regularly/serially leading up until the event. If you test positive or have any symptoms, we ask that you refrain from attending the fair.

Accessibility information

Powerhouse Arts, the venue where the Black Zine Fair takes place, is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Restrooms are gender neutral and ADA compliant. A sound-proof quiet room is available.

Community agreement

All event attendees, exhibitors, workshop facilitators, and staff agree to follow the community agreement.

Learn more

The Black Zine Fair is a celebration of all things Black and independent publishing in New York City! We invite Black exhibitors and educators to gather, trade or sell zines, and exchange knowledge surrounding zine-making, publishing, and do-it-yourself culture. The fair takes place virtually and in-person from April to May. Visit our website and instagram to learn more.