PHILLIS
The Journal for Research on African American Women
PHILLIS: The Journal for Research on African American Women is the peer-reviewed journal of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation. Its editions appear biennially and comprise the highest quality scholarship related to the experiences of African American women.
PHILLIS solicits scholarly writings by and about African American women across all disciplines that seek to advance the history, contributions and relevancy of African American women. Works are intellectually challenging, promote debate, and seek to deepen the scholarly discussion on the global experience of women of the African diaspora. We look forward to publishing articles engaging gender, race, culture, class, nationality, and/or sexuality either as a central focus or as constitutive analytics. We seek exciting essays that support new inquiries or prompt constructive and corrective debate.
Current Edition
Volume 7 | Issue 1 | 2024 – 2025
“FROM ACCESS TO ACTION: Amplifying Black Women’s Voices in Health Equity”
The theme for the 2024-2025 edition: “FROM ACCESS TO ACTION: Amplifying Black Women’s Voices in Health Equity”. Dr. Tenesha J. Lewis, Guest Editor of the newly released journal shares, “This PHILLIS issue is a labor of love—honoring Black women’s brilliance, resilience, and healing. These pages spark hope, inspire action, and remind us: our voices and stories are powerful enough to transform the world.”
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Past Editions
Volume 6 | Issue 1 | 2021 – 2022
PHILLIS, Moving to the Other Side of the Mountain: Black Women’s Resolve in a Moment of Crisis
The theme for the 2021-2022 edition of PHILLIS, “Moving to the Other Side of the Mountain: Black Women’s Resolve in A Moment of Crisis” seeks to present scholarly opinions on the ways in which Black women utilize their resources in collaboration with allies to navigate a society that continuously presents challenges to their overall quality of life.
Volume 5 | Issue 1 | 2019 – 2020
PHILLIS, Re-Examining the African American Woman and Poverty: The Intersectionality of ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, and HEALTH
The theme for the 2019-2020 edition of PHILLIS, “Re-Examining the African American Woman and Poverty: The Intersectionality of ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, and HEALTH.”
Volume 4 | Issue 1 | 2016 – 2017
PHILLIS, Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign: “Education: It’s A Heart Matter” ™
The theme for the 2016-2017 edition of PHILLIS, “Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign: Education: It’s A Heart Matter” ™
Volume 3 | Issue 1 | 2015 – 2016
PHILLIS, “Fortitude: 150 Years of African American Women and Civic Engagement”
The theme for the 2015-2016 edition of PHILLIS, “Fortitude: 150 Years of African American Women and Civic Engagement.”
Volume 2 | Issue 1 | 2013
PHILLIS, The Genius of Black Women—One Hundred Years of Triumph
The theme for the 2013 edition of PHILLIS, “The Genius of Black Women—One Hundred Years of Triumph.”
Volume 1 | Issue 1 | 2011 | Premier Issue
PHILLIS, Trauma and the African-American Woman
The theme for the 2011 premier issue edition of PHILLIS, “Trauma and the African-American Woman.”