Thank You for Your Submission

Thank you for contributing to CITY TALK, a living archive of Black voices from cities around the world. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, experiences, and reflections.

As a thank you for participating, CITY TALK is available at 25% off for a limited time only through July 19, 2026.

Selected contributors will be notified prior to publication and may be featured in the final book alongside an illustrated portrait created by our selected artist.

What’s Next?

  • Our editorial team will review submissions throughout the summer.

  • Selected contributors may be contacted for additional information or clarification.

  • CITY TALK: Los Angeles, Indianapolis, and New York City are scheduled for release in Fall 2026.

  • Preorders will open before launch, and you’ll be among the first to know when they’re available.

In the meantime, follow along as we continue collecting stories, perspectives, and conversations from Black voices around the world.

25 People. One City. Five Questions.

Thank you for helping us document the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of Black people in cities around the world.

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CITY TALK: ALL CITIES COLLECTION [PRE-ORDER] CITY TALK: ALL CITIES COLLECTION [PRE-ORDER]
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CITY TALK: ALL CITIES COLLECTION [PRE-ORDER]
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CITY TALK: ALL CITIES COLLECTION is a collection of voices from across Los Angeles, New York City and Indianapolis featuring 25 black residents answering five thought-provoking questions about life, growth, resilience, community, and the questions we continue to ask ourselves.

Through personal reflections and illustrated portraits, this edition captures the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of black people who call Los Angeles, New York City and Indianapolis home—creating a snapshot of the city through the people who shape it every day.

THREE PACK COLLECTION INCLUDES ALL THREE BOOKS

75 People. Three Cities. Five Questions.

Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Coming Fall 2026

CITY TALK: LOS ANGELES (001) [PRE-ORDER] CITY TALK: LOS ANGELES (001) [PRE-ORDER]
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CITY TALK: LOS ANGELES (001) [PRE-ORDER]
$29.00 $39.00
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CITY TALK: Los Angeles is a collection of voices from across the city, featuring 25 black residents answering five thought-provoking questions about life, growth, resilience, community, and the questions we continue to ask ourselves.

Through personal reflections and illustrated portraits, this edition captures the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of black people who call Los Angeles home—creating a snapshot of the city through the people who shape it every day.

25 People. One City. Five Questions.

Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Coming Fall 2026

CITY TALK: INDIANAPOLIS (001) [PRE-ORDER]
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CITY TALK: INDIANAPOLIS (001) [PRE-ORDER]
$29.00 $39.00
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CITY TALK: Indianapolis is a collection of voices from across the Circle City, featuring 25 Black residents answering five thought-provoking questions about life, growth, resilience, community, and the questions we continue to ask ourselves.

Through personal reflections and illustrated portraits, this edition captures the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of Black people who call Indianapolis home—creating a snapshot of the city through the people who shape it every day.

25 People. One City. Five Questions.

Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Coming Fall 2026

CITY TALK: NYC (001) [PRE-ORDER] CITY TALK: NYC (001) [PRE-ORDER]
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CITY TALK: NYC (001) [PRE-ORDER]
$29.00 $39.00
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CITY TALK: New York City is a collection of voices from across the five boroughs, featuring 25 black residents answering five thought-provoking questions about life, growth, resilience, community, and the questions we continue to ask ourselves.

Through personal reflections and illustrated portraits, this edition captures the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of black people who call New York City home—creating a snapshot of the city through the people who shape it every day.

25 People. One City. Five Questions.

Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Coming Fall 2026

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