Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black x Bold’s mission? 

Black X Bold Magazine is a publication with a special focus on uplifting underrepresented communities. Founded by two Black journalism students in 2018, we aimed to give all aspiring writers and creatives an outlet to showcase their talent. We write to explore culture at Ohio State and within the Columbus Community. We pride ourselves on being a trusted source of news and information for audiences and prospective viewers. We hope to deliver content through storytelling and multimedia that upholds the foundation of this magazine: unity, power, truth, creativity, and justice. 

How often do you guys publish things?

We send out bi-weekly email blasts on Tuesdays with our latest stories. We also have special print editions that go out each semester. However we can post submissions on the site at any time!

Who’s in charge?

Black X Bold is currently run by six undergraduate students, along with two faculty advisors at the Ohio State University.

What types of content do you post?

We are interested in posting campus, local, and global news. We are also interested in profiles, photography, poetry, artwork, commentary and video packages. Even if you have an idea for the site that is not listed, feel free to shoot us an email!
How does someone become a contributor?

If you want to help us produce content on a bi- weekly, feel free to email us at blackxboldmag@gmail.com or reach out to one of our staff members directly. After that you will be added to the platforms that we share with the rest of the team. There are no costs for being a member/contributor.

How do I submit ideas?

 If you just have one idea, please send an email to blackxboldmag@gmail.com with ‘PITCH’ in the subject line. We will discuss your idea and make sure that it is a good fit for the website.