Zines by BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) Creators
SPEC.RARE.0290
Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
0.4 Cubic feet
2006, 2012-2025
Zines are handmade publications that can focus on one or several topics as a means to connect with other individuals who share similar views and interests. People of color may use zines as a medium to share their own stories and discuss topics that are often overlooked or dismissed by mainstream media. The Zines by BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) Creators collection contains zines that were created by people of color. The zines include essays, personal anecdotes, and quotes pertaining to topics such as social justice and cultural identity. This collection is dated 2006, 2012-2025.
(2) 2.5" letter document boxes
English
Arrangement of Materials
This collection is arranged alphabetically by zine title, and chronologically within the same titles. Creators, when known, are indicated in parentheses after the title.
Acquisitions Information
Accession No. RARE.2019.0129: Purchased, 2019 November; Accession No. RARE.2019.0132: Purchased, 2019 November; Accession No. RARE.2021.0009: Purchased, 2021 February; Accession No. RARE.2025.0014: Purchased, 2024 September; Accession No. RARE.2025.0015: Purchased, 2023 September; Accession No. RARE.2026.0033: Purchased, 2025 October
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Zines by BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) Creators, SPEC.RARE.0290, Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, Ohio State University
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the Thompson Library Special Collections reading room only.
Use of Materials
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Processing Information
Processed by: Andrea Eastman, 2019 October; Ashleigh Minor, 2021 April; Sabrina Gorse, 2025 February; Finding aid written by: Andrea Eastman, 2019 October; Ashleigh Minor, 2021 April; Sabrina Gorse, 2025 February; Allison McPherson, 2026 April
Historical Note
Zines are handmade publications with low costs of creation and distribution, that can focus on one or several topics as a means to connect with other individuals who share similar views and interests. Zines typically fall outside of mainstream publishing, allowing creators the freedom to discuss diverse topics and express themselves without restrictions. BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) creators may use zines as a medium to share their own stories and discuss topics that are not commonly found within mainstream media. Despite not being seen as a profitable endeavor, zines are viewed as an accessible form of publishing that can be used as a tool to give marginalized individuals a voice and build a community.
Scope and Contents
The Zines by BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) Creators collection contains zines that were created by people of color. The zines include essays and personal anecdotes pertaining to topics such as legal injustices, social justice, racism, mental health, and cultural identity. A portion of the zines are a compilation of quotes, excerpts, and photographs on the themes of gentrification, colonization, black womanhood, and ancestors. The collection is dated 2006, 2012-2025.
African Americans--Ethnic identity--21st century
African Americans--Social conditions--21st century
African Americans--Social life and customs--21st century
Fanzines
Indigenous peoples--United States--Ethnic identity--21st century
Indigenous peoples--United States--Social conditions--21st century
Indigenous peoples--United States--Social life and customs--21st century
Minorities--United States--Ethnic identity--21st century
Minorities--United States--Social conditions--21st century
Minorities--United States--Social life and customs--21st century
Self-publishing--United States--21st century
Social justice--United States--21st century
"And then there were none: Sanctuary, Migration, Gentrification, and the Vanishing Black Metropolis"
1
1
2018
"The Audre Lorde: Harm Reduction Workbook" (Golden)
1
7
2019
"Colonization and Decolonization" (Zig-Zag)
1
8
2006 Spring
"Decolonizing the Tricentennial" (Daisy Salinas)
1
9
2018
"Madame St. Clair" (LaShawn Harris)
2
8
2023
"Mary Wilson: Black Women and Self Defense in the Jim Crow Era" (Jen Ash)
2
11
2024
"Muchacha, Issue 3" (Daisy Salinas)
1
10
2013 Summer
"Muchacha, Issue 4: The Funny Female Issue" (Daisy Salinas)
1
11
2012 Winter
"Muchacha, Issue 5: Brown Queen" (Daisy Salinas)
1
12
2013 Spring
"Muchacha, Issue 6: The Case of the San Antonio Five and Other Legal Injustices" (Daisy Salinas)
1
2
2013 Spring
"Muchacha, Issue 7: The Coalition Edition" (Daisy Salinas)
2
1
2013 Fall
"Muchacha, Issue 9: Body Positivity" (Daisy Salinas)
2
2
2014 Summer
"Muchacha, Issue 11: POC Solidarity" (Daisy Salinas)
2
3
2016
"Muchacha, Issue 12: Decolonize Travel" (Daisy Salinas)
2
4
2017
"Muchacha, Issue 13: 'Madre Tierra'" (Daisy Salinas)
2
5
2018 February
"Musings of a Jook-sing" (Diana Mai)
1
3
2013 December
"Musings on: Ancestors" (alexsarah)
1
4
2017
"Musings on: Black Womynhood, vol. 1" (Golden)
1
5
2018
"Musings on: Black Womanhood, vol. 2" (Golden)
1
6
2018
"Our Girl Tuesday: An Unfurling for Dr. Margaret T.G. Burroughs" (Tara Betts)
2
12
2021
"Red Channels" (Mariame Kaba)
2
13
2025
"Resurrecting Ruby: A Modern Retelling" (Victoria Law)
2
9
2021
"A Riot at the United Nations: Black Power Internationalism" (Mariamme Kaba)
2
10
2023
"Sojourners for Justice Press Manifesto"
2
14
2023
"Where Were You When?" (Tammy Ansary and Elina Ansary)
2
6
2017
"Women Who Rock, Issue1"
2
7
2014 Summer