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The Sphinx Magazine is the official publication of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. First published in March 1914, The Sphinx is the second-oldest continuously-published African American magazine still in existence. It is preserved in libraries and archives around the world as an historical record of occurrences in the African American community and African Diaspora. The Sphinx is published quarterly by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and SJW Publishers, Inc.
HISTORICAL MAGAZINES WANTED
I am a collector of magazines from 1954 to 1973 with civil rights leaders or events on the front cover. I am searching for two Sphinx magazines—May 1956 and February 1959. Please phone me at (248) 259-2385 or email me at foster1215@comcast.net if you have these magazines. Thank you, Tim Foster.
Available Soon: The Sphinx Archive!
The Sphinx Magazine is being digitized. Soon Internet users will be able to access past issues of The Sphinx, dating back to the first magazine published in 1914. Stay tuned for more information about the digital library.
The Sphinx Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Sphinx Magazine, 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-5211.
Email: info@SphinxMagazine.com
Phone: 410-902-8387
Letter to the Editor Submissions
We welcome your comments about The Sphinx Magazine. Letters to the Editor can be emailed to info@SphinxMagazine.com or mailed to Sphinx Editor, 2313 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-5211.
General Submission Deadlines*
| Issue | Articles
Due | Date
Published |
| Spring | December 1 | March |
| Summer | March 1 | June |
| Fall | June 1 | September |
| Winter | September 1 | December |
*The above dates are estimates and subject to change.
Submission Guidelines
Since the founding of The Sphinx Magazine in 1914, the African American community has looked to the publication for its profound insight on issues of the day. The Sphinx is the second-oldest continuously-published African American magazine in existence and is preserved in libraries and archives across the country as an historical record of community occurrences. The publication covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to different sectors and geographic locations. The major focuses are leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, career management, economic development and community service. Many articles are written by experts and authorities whose insight comes from research and experience. It is little wonder that for more than 90 years, The Sphinx® has maintained its place as an indispensable medium for reaching the leadership and progressive segment of the African American community.
Those interested in writing feature-length articles for The Sphinx are encouraged to observe the following Submission Guidelines:
- Discuss proposed feature-length articles with the Editor before their submission; however completed and unsolicited articles are also accepted for consideration.
- The suggested feature article length is 800 to 1,500 words; however, we accept stories that are shorter or longer in length.
- Print quality photographs or graphics may accompany feature articles. Photos should be submitted in PC compatible format as JPG or TIF files. The preferred resolution for photos is 1 MB; however photos that are at least 200 KBs will be accepted.
- All articles submitted are required to be in editable format.
- All feature articles should be accompanied by a brief biography of the author.
- Submission of an abstract, synopsis or full article contribution is no guarantee of publication.
- The Sphinx reserves the right to edit all submissions for length and suitability to a given issue, without final and formal review of the contributor.
- Statements of opinion expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of The Sphinx.
- Submission proposals can be emailed to: info@SphinxMagazine.com.
- Final materials should be mailed to: The Sphinx; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; 2313 St. Paul Street; Baltimore, MD 21218-5211.
