Southern Stories. Rooted Voices. Sacred Ground.
About Uppity Heifer
Our Mission
In southern slang an uppity heifer is used as a pejorative term to put outspoken women who challenge authority in their places. But in this space, we say what needs to be said. And we say it with our chests. We're proud to be uppity heifers, and we hope you will love being part of this community.
Contribute To Uppity Heifer
Write For Our First Issue
Apply To Writing For Revolution Residency
Apply To Writing For Revolution Residency
Uppity Heifer is excited about launching the first issue of our Zine, and we're looking for writers and researchers to make it happen. This issue will feature short stories, nonfiction essays, and hybrid works. There's no theme this time around. We want your best, most compelling writing. Writers of all experience levels are welcome to submit their work. We have two requirements:
- Your work is grounded in or has major elements of southern culture.
- Your work centers the experiences of Black women, femme, or womanist perspectives.
Submit your work here.
The deadline for submission is December 1, 2025.
Apply To Writing For Revolution Residency
Apply To Writing For Revolution Residency
Apply To Writing For Revolution Residency
Writing for Revolution is a one-week residency for women writers whose work centers Black women's stories and histories. The next residency will be held in Yanga, Mexico, a region known for its rich Black history, beauty, and sacred energy. This intensive residency helps writers of all levels and experiences hone their craft through a mix of history, interactive writing exercises, narrative medicine techniques, and workshopping.
To learn more, contact us at editor@uppityheifer.com