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I would love to see it abloshed as well. Our history starts further back than America.
As Mormon I love that man !
It seems like some people still do not ever learn. While the Democratic Party has moved into the 21st century by removing their past racist actions with President Obama and increased participation in minorities the Republican Party are still struggl…
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- At 11:51pm on October 29, 2009,
Dr. Jean Howard-Hill said…
- I am Dr. Jean Howard-Hill and I head the National Republican African American Caucus - NRAAC.
The NRAAC creates a new, exciting and positive relationship between the Republican Party and the African-American community; and increases the visibility and ranks of African-American Republicans who share some of the same core values as the Party.
The uniqueness of our organization is two fold:
1. Ninety percent (90%) of our membership are new republicans! This means we have successfully recruited from a fresh pool of voters who were either Independents, Democrats or non-voters.
2. The membership consist of ninety-nine percent (99%) African America people of faith, with more than seventy-five percent (75%) of its membership coming from the African American clergy and those in ministry, and ninety-five percent (95%) of its leadership being clergy and those in some form of ministry.
The NRAAC also serves as a conduit for addressing issues and concerns that are unique to the African-American community, and opportunities to work together with the Republican Party, and elected officials to find workable and amicable solutions. The creation of the organization offers hope for the betterment of the total community by building a stronger, more diverse, and more stable political environment, that strengthens our families, communities, and nation.
Our goal is 1 million by 2012, and 100,000 in 2010. You may ask why so many? As one who teaches Political Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, let me explain why. It is because political strength is in numbers! If you can show you have a substantial number of people who can stand as a voting block, and have the ability to finance your own cause, then you become a significant player within the political landscape. This is how we as African Americans get to the table, have a voice and are placed ourselves in appointed and elected positions.
The NRAAC website at www.nraacaucus.org, contains more information on the organization and its projects.
Also we have begun to make new appointments of regional and state chairs, and advisory board and national board members for 2010. If you are interested, and have decide to become a member, you may submit your name, bio/resume for consideration to jean.howard.hill@gmail.com or chair@nraacaucus.org .
Feel free to e-mail me at jean.howard.hill@gmail.com or jean-howard-hill@utc.edu, and to pass this e-mail on to anyone who may be interested. Tennessee, Ohio and Florida’s websites are up. They can be accessed at www.tnraacaucus.org, www.ohraacaucus.org, and www.flraacaucus.org The websites for other states should be up by the end of November 2010. We welcome members from all states!
I look forward to hearing from you, having you join our membership, and even seeing you at the April 16th – 17th NRAAC Conference. Our theme is: Setting the Republican Agenda to Include People of Color.
Dr. Jean Howard-Hill, Nat’l Chair
NRAAC
423-702-5622
- At 10:04am on January 7, 2009,
mason weaver said…
- Akindele, welcome to the community. It is nice to see you here. Take care, Mason Weaver
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- Wherever and to whomever Akindele Akinyemi speaks, he brings the rafters down. But, audiences don't just rave about Akindele Akinyemi, they remember him. Literally.
Because what he speaks about is revolutionary. Akindele Akinyemi calls it "urban conservativsm" a stunningly original way to dramatically increase the performance and productivity economic development through family and education through a more global approach to helping urban communities in the United States.
One of the nation's most respected educators, speech coaches and leading authority on educational policy and options through organization, leadership, ethics, management, and change in educational business Akinyemi is an hard-hitting Nigerian-American conservative educator, motivational speaker, researcher and political commentator. He is well known for his hardline conservative views on education and his "blunt" way of expression.
A provocative, gregarious, sought-after speaker and educational policy consultant, Akinyemi is universally characterized by friends, colleagues and clients alike as one of the most insightful, powerful and compassionate men in business today. When Akinyemi speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. His unique gift is to speak to an audience and communicate with the heart of each person as if they were alone together. He is a polished storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand. He is a former Black Muslim who converted to Christianity, then became a strong spokesman for conservative Christian political issues. Aside from being a champion of educational options Akinyemi promotes alternative methods to traditional educational models. He also opposes the welfare state that he believes is a dependency trap, while he promotes stable families and self-reliance as the best antidote to poverty, and supports the pro-life message.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Akinyemi is the founder and CEO of The A-1 Network and Management Company (also known as One Network) a political and business networking operation with one goal in mind: to build urban regional power through urban conservatism.
Mr. Akinyemi is the author of "Academic Revolution", a series of essays dealing with the need for more specialized charter schools in urban communities. A graduate from Samuel C. Mumford High School in Detroit, Michigan he has a B.S in African American Studies and Geography from Eastern Michigan University and a M.A. in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.
Mr. Akinyemi is a regular blogger on Right Michigan based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His "Akindele Unleashed" site is one of the most thought-provoking blogs anywhere in United States that deals with urban politics. He is the co-host of the Michigan Minority Report with Chad Miles. He has been a past radio guest on Los Angeles, California's Hipolitix. He sits on the boards of directors for the Detroit Black Alliance for Educational Options, The Lazarus Project, Michigan Black Republican Council, Attucks Inc, co-founder of the Emerging Leaders Think Tank in Detroit, Michigan and serves as an educational consultant for Hannibal Public Policy Group based in Hamtramck, Michigan. Mr. Akinyemi's expertise is sought out in various political campaigns and elections from training candidates to building solid platforms to help candidates in their elections.
Mr. Akinyemi's presentations, mentoring and astute leadership creates spiritually inspiring, thought provoking, passionate, and straight to the point action that instill hope for individuals who are seeking to become greater leaders in both the educational and political arenas. His passion is to help others make the transition from followers to leaders.
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The Michigan GOP is Still Out of Touch With Minorities
It seems like some people still do not ever learn. While the Democratic Party has moved into the 21st century by removing their past racist actions with President Obama and increased participation in minorities the Republican Party are still struggling. In many cases the party itself is on life support. Even with the advent of Michael Steele becoming the first African-American head of the Republican National Committee its state affiliates are still ostracizing and blocking important people to he… Continue
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 2:51pm —
The Real Outreach Begins With YOU by Akindele Akinyemi
The more I talk to people I know in my neighborhood as well as in places like Inkster and River Rouge they are begging for leadership that works for them. They want a government that people can touch. While the powers that be are still taking the urban community for granted they still are leaving the poor, the homeless and even the educated in the dark.
When my fellow conservatives speak on reaching out to the urban communities in Michigan and especially in areas such as Detroit, Muskegon, Flin… Continue
When my fellow conservatives speak on reaching out to the urban communities in Michigan and especially in areas such as Detroit, Muskegon, Flin… Continue
Posted on January 7, 2009 at 12:30am — 2 Comments
Break Up Detroit Public Schools
There are many that want to attempt to save the free falling Detroit Public Schools. So here is how our community can save what's left of the school system.
Break it up.
Let's face it, the Detroit Public Schools must break up their school district similar to what we see in Warren, Michigan.
If you look here at this link (http://www.misd.net/directory/) you can clearly see how the Warren, Michigan has five school districts inside one.
1. Warren Consolidated
2. Warren Woods
3. Center Line
4. V… Continue
Break it up.
Let's face it, the Detroit Public Schools must break up their school district similar to what we see in Warren, Michigan.
If you look here at this link (http://www.misd.net/directory/) you can clearly see how the Warren, Michigan has five school districts inside one.
1. Warren Consolidated
2. Warren Woods
3. Center Line
4. V… Continue
Posted on December 19, 2008 at 8:12pm —
Educational Tax Credits Is Needed in 2009 by Akindele Akinyemi
It's time for the State Constitution to be amended to allow educational tax credits for low-wealth families. The reason? Michigan is in deep financial trouble, and government estimates keep get ting worse.
The economic slowdown is prompting many families who can no longer afford both taxes and private school tuition to move their children into public schools.
The accelerating closure of private schools in urban areas will only add to the pressure. Public schools will suddenly need to spend mor… Continue
The economic slowdown is prompting many families who can no longer afford both taxes and private school tuition to move their children into public schools.
The accelerating closure of private schools in urban areas will only add to the pressure. Public schools will suddenly need to spend mor… Continue
Posted on December 19, 2008 at 8:11pm —
We Should Tell Detroit Public Schools Goodbye Forever by Akindele Akinyemi
As we can see Detroit Public Schools are at it again. This time the inept Detroit School Board are upset with Michigan State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan for moving forward on appointing a financial manager to oversee how many millions of dollars have been removed from the Detroit Public Schools.
I have said MANY times before the Detroit Public School System is not designed to help our children. It is designed to fail. Period. The only way for Detroit Public Schools to sur… Continue
I have said MANY times before the Detroit Public School System is not designed to help our children. It is designed to fail. Period. The only way for Detroit Public Schools to sur… Continue
Posted on December 10, 2008 at 8:30pm —
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