Our Approach To Writing
We approach a variety of topics from a distinctly black centered perspective. We are looking for writing that is conscious and allows for the accelerated growth of the African Diaspora in the Pensacola, FL area. We also want to push ourselves to publish slightly edgy pieces. While difficult to define, this content should push towards an ideology of a bright and prosperous future while providing practical application of this core ideology for black Pensacola. If it makes you a bit nervous to publish a story only considering what is best for Black Pensacola, then you’re probably on the right track.
Finally, we want you to be free. You are at liberty on our site to say the things you think need to be said. Our core principles and 6 knowledge pillars should provide a guiding light. We may not all agree with one another, but that is a sign of healthy dialogue. Remember, we have many tribes but 1 nation. We simply want this to be a place where Black Pensacola can express themselves without always explaining their viewpoints to a dominant culture group.
We do not have all of this sorted out quite yet; there is no blueprint for what we are doing. We will figure it out as we go. You are a huge part of what is happening in this space. In fact, we bet the bag on us and we’re excited to embark on this journey together.
How to Submit Your Writing
Thank you again for your interest in writing for Bantucola.com. Email all submissions to submission @ bantucola.com.
Please download the Bantucola Submission Template . In the subject line please provide the following:
First Initial, Last name – Title
Example: A Rollins – My Family Looks Different
Suggested Topics
Below you’ll find a list of general topics we like to feature. Pick any of the topics below or feel free to make suggestions as well.
- Current Events
- Economics
- Finance
- Academic Education
- Professional Education
- History
- Mental Health
- Physical Health
- Faith
- Marriage and Family
- Unity (Many Tribes 1 Nation) not Uniformity
- Loving Our Selves
- Group Economics
- African Languages
- Higher Education
- Self Defense
Guidelines for Blog Posts:
- Length: 500-1200
- Topic: Any approved topic written from a Black cultural perspective, and not violating our core principles.
- Byline: Include a brief bio and go to www.gravatar.com to register. Provide us with the email you used to sign up for the Gravatar account.
- Summary: A short, 1-2 sentence, description for the piece.
- Subheadings: please indicate your subheadings by making them bold
- Links: please indicate the URL after the text, where you would like the text link to be (we’ll hyperlink it). In guest posts, we do not include affiliate links.
- Images: We will be responsible for images.
- Editing: All posts appearing on Bantucola.com are edited and checked. We correct grammar, check spelling, and the flow of the content. We will notify you of any major changes.
- Format: Please submit all articles in a word document format (.doc, .docx).
- Question: All blogs posts are required to supply a question to encourage your readers to actively engage your content.
- @ Social Handle: As a platform for writers, Bantucola.com is dedicated to promoting your edifying content while also making it extremely easy for readers to find you on the web.
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