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I guess I'm clearly of a different mindset than some, because I can't see how any black person can champion the Republican Party in its present state of affairs. I might be more conservative than some, but I was raised by a black family, I was rai...
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Eta Kappa Chapter, Louisiana Tech, Spring '82.
I think that it is a testament to the openmindedness of black Americans that many of us still consider the viability of the Republican Party as a political home. Recent remarks by Rush Limbaugh and former Vice President Cheney do not make me feel ...
Perhaps we should just call it like it is...there are some within the GOP that have a problem with a black man holding the type of power that Steele holds. While I am completely against the liberal agenda as it relates to gay marriage, abortion ri...
I am concerned about some of Mr. Obama's actions, especially concerning AIG and his most recent actions towards the automobile companies. Unfortunately, he's moving us towards a completely socialist state, and many of his most ardent followers ref...
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- At 10:56pm 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
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- At 11:14am on May 16, 2009,
Eddie Huff said…
- Jonathan,
What remarks by Rush Limbaugh give you concern?
- At 7:34pm on April 7, 2009,
Raymond Dix Jr. said…
- Welcome aboard Jonathan! Looking forward to your participation and input.
- At 8:21am on April 1, 2009,
Chris Arps said…
- Jonathan, welcome and thank you for joining our community! Please invite others!
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- I am registered as a Republican and typically have voted GOP more than I've voted Democrat. I'm not quite sure, however, that the GOP values the opinions of black Republicans as much as it should. Perhaps if the party talked TO blacks rather than AT them more of us would consider joining or at least supporting some of the GOP's aims.
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