Guide to Contributors:

The Ethiopian American (the “EA”) is an Ethiopian American magazine and is produced for and by Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia or those who are interested in the larger dimensions of the Ethiopian community in Diaspora and Ethiopia. It aims to bring together writers and readers from diverse backgrounds including journalists, historians, artists, academics of various disciplines, and seeks to act as a clearing house of information on Ethiopia and Ethiopians in Diaspora and in Ethiopia.

The EA is committed to publishing well researched and well written articles on Ethiopia and Ethiopians in Diaspora and in Ethiopia, including scholarly articles that are accessible for a general audience.

Articles should not exceed 1500 words. It is preferable to submit articles on computer disk, IBM format, accompanied by a hard copy. Articles forwarded on disk should be saved in word format. Contributors should keep copies of all material submitted.

The EA follows the AP editorial style. Endnotes and references will be accepted but will not be published. Endnotes and footnotes will be provided to readers who may request them. Articles should be accompanied by illustrations, where possible, annotated with concise captions. It is the responsibility of the author to obtain the appropriate permission to reproduce the illustrations in the EA.

Contributors should send a brief biography for publication.