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The Ebony Elephant: Faith, Facts, and Freedom in the Minds of Black Conservatives

Thank you for your interest in contributing to The Ebony Elephant. This book will feature powerful stories and perspectives from Black conservatives who walk in faith, stand on truth, and live in freedom. If your story reflects strength, transformation, bold thinking, or going against the cultural grain—we want to hear from you.Please complete the form below. All submissions will be reviewed, and selected contributors will be contacted for next steps.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
E-mail*
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City/State*
Short Bio (150–200 words)Include professional background, faith journey, and any relevant affiliations.
Are you a registered conservative, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, or another political identity?ConservativeRepublicanLibertarianIndependentOther: ___________
Are you active in any conservative organizations, churches, or political groups?If yes, please list briefly.
Title or Headline for Your Story (Example: “Leaving the Left to Find the Truth”)
Share Your Story (700–1,000 words)You may share your journey to conservative values, faith convictions, family principles, breaking away from groupthink, or overcoming backlash for your beliefs. Be bold, honest, and rooted in truth.
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What key message or takeaway would you want readers to gain from your story? (1–3 sentences)
Is your story faith-based, political, personal, or all of the above?Faith-basedPoliticalPersonalAll of the above
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Do you grant permission for your story to be edited for clarity, length, and flow if selected?

YESNO
Do you want to be publicly credited in the book or remain anonymous?

Public Credit (Name included)Anonymous (Story included, name withheld)Use First Name Only
Would you be interested in participating in interviews, media, or speaking engagements related to the book?

YESNOOther
📜 Contributor Submission Agreement
Please review and agree to the following terms before submitting your story.

✳️ Purpose of Submission:
By submitting your story, you are expressing interest in being featured in the upcoming book titled The Ebony Elephant: Faith, Facts, and Freedom in the Minds of Black Conservatives, curated by Dr. Rita Renee.

✳️ Voluntary Participation:
This is a voluntary contribution opportunity. Contributors will not receive financial compensation. However, selected participants will be publicly credited in the book (unless anonymity is requested) and may be invited to participate in related media, events, or podcast features.

✳️ Rights & Permissions:
You affirm that your submission is your original work.
You grant Dr. Rita Renee and the publishing team permission to edit your story for clarity, grammar, and flow—without altering the meaning or integrity of your message.
You grant permission for your story to be included in print, digital, audio, and promotional materials related to the book.
You retain ownership of your story and may republish it elsewhere after the book is released, with credit to The Ebony Elephant as the original publication.
✳️ Privacy and Representation:
Your contact information will remain confidential and will not be shared without your consent.
If selected, your name, biography, and photo (if provided) may be included in the book unless you choose to remain anonymous.
✅ Final Acknowledgment (Checkbox):
I have read and agree to the Contributor Submission Agreement above. I affirm that the story I am submitting is truthful and my own. Signature

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We look forward to connecting and building each other up through genuine connections.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rita Renee
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My Story Submission

The Ebony Elephant: Faith, Facts, and Freedom in the Minds of Black Conservatives

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