Grassroots Thinking is an independent publication focused on the stories that matter to the Black working class. We break down the news, politics, and culture through reportage, analysis, commentary, interviews, and essays—with an anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist lens. Our contributors are organizers, experts, and cultural workers who see the world as it is and know the point is to change it.
Good stories for Grassroots Thinking break down how the world works and why things are the way they are. Great stories dig into the history and real-life conditions behind what we see today. The best stories are persuasive, well-written, and above all—interesting. We cover politics, economics, labor, gender, climate, art, culture, tech, history, organizing, health, parenting, current events, and trends.
We publish:
– Interviews and features that explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what can be done.
– Essays that blend personal experience with research and reporting.
– Cultural analysis rooted in a deep love for Black people and a vision for liberation.
– Commentary offering sharp takes and insight into the moment we’re living through.
We work with writers of all experience levels—including first-time contributors. If you’ve got something to say and a story that needs telling, we want to hear from you. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about what we’re looking for.