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on Thursday
Chris Arps commented on Robert Oliver's blog post 'Is Willie Morrow Right?'
Robert, Dr. Willie Morrow is a blast from my childhood! Haven't heard his name in years. My parents owned several beauty supply stores in the 70's & 80's. Willie Morrow was the inventor of the "California Curl." He flew in to STL do a trade show f...
on Tuesday
Ken and Brenda Battle Jordan commented on Chris Arps's blog post 'Glen Beck: "Time to be heard" Show (Pt 1)'
That was awesome!!! Ken and I was invited, to be on the show ,To us that was an honor ,for you Chris it was an Honor and a privilege, to get to network and meet others you are connected with on line ,Great Job, We hope to see you all soon, Iam the...
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Melanie Collins commented on Chris Arps's blog post 'Glen Beck: "Time to be heard" Show (Pt 1)'
That is awesome.... I was so looking forward to that show! I did not get to see it, as I was stuck in traffic, but I did get to hear in on Sirius on my way home.....If they have another open spot - I'll be glad to lend my big mouth! Congrats!
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I was honored to be invited to this special town hall show of Black Conservatives. I got a chance to network and meet many folks I'm connected with online. Didn't get a chance to speak - this time - but they did say they were going to bring us bac...
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After Tuesday's disappointing (to say the least) showing at the polls for national Democrats last Tuesday, an expected amount of spin was expected to explain away their losses in New Jersey and Virginia. One talking point I find particularly humor...
November 5
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October 29

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internet consultant
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Republican
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http://nlbenterprises.com
About me:
Christopher Arps is a managing partner with NLB Enterprises LLC, a digital media and political consulting firm based in St. Louis, Missouri. NLB Enterprises has gained extensive expertise in utilizing the blogosphere and the new media to gain influence and favorable earned media for their diverse array of clients.

In addition to these endeavors, Mr. Arps writes political commentary for his personal blog The New Leadership Blog and is a current political contributor to examiner.com. (Oklahoma) Arps has also been a contributor to 'The Tech Republican" and the "Freedom's Journal" Magazine. He also appears on a weekly political segment called the "Wednesday Morning Roundtable" on Oklahoma's Talk Radio 1520, KOKC.

He has been quoted by BET.Com, The Washington Times, The Washington Post, The St. Louis Post Dispatch, and by numerous blogs. He is currently the editor and founder of the Oklahoma Political News Service weblog.

Mr. Arps' insight as a digital media visionary was included In the first scholarly research examining the role of black bloggers in the blogosphere. Brown University researcher Antoinette Pole, assessed how bloggers of color use their medium for purposes related to politics.

Her findings appear in the International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society and in Pole’s book, "Blogging the Political: Politics and Participation in a Networked Society", which examines the impact of political blogging on politics and participation.

Mr. Arps' political experience includes St. Louis Field Representative for former U.S. Senator Jim Talent of Missouri. Campaign manager for the 2006 Sherman Parker for Congress Campaign, and an appointed aide to both the St. Louis County Council and the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners. Mr. Arps also served as an appointed commissioner to the St. Charles City Housing Authority and the St. Charles City Planning and Zoning Commission ('95-'97)

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Glen Beck: "Time to be heard" Show (Pt 1)

I was honored to be invited to this special town hall show of Black Conservatives. I got a chance to network and meet many folks I'm connected with online. Didn't get a chance to speak - this time - but they did say they were going to bring us back for another show. I did sit in a good spot though, I'm in almost every audience shot!


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Posted on November 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Chris Arps

Republican civil war? Mass of Texas Democrats switch parties

After Tuesday's disappointing (to say the least) showing at the polls for national Democrats last Tuesday, an expected amount of spin was expected to explain away their losses in New Jersey and Virginia. One talking point I find particularly humorous is the notion that the loss of New York's 23rd Congressional district meant that a "civil war" is brewing within the Republican party.

As we all know, the handpicked (by 11 people) Dede Scozzafava dropped out of the race late and - surprise surpris… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 9:58am —

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Higher Ground Interview w/ Kimberly Cash Tate

Pastor Raymond interviews on his radio show homeschooling mother, author, attorney - and fellow Move-On-Up member - Kimberly Cash Tate


Posted on September 24, 2009 at 8:30am —

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Why Move-On-Up.org?

In the past, whenever I met a fellow African American Republican or conservative, it was always a bitter sweet moment for me. On the one hand, I was elated to meet another African American who shared my cultural values and view of the role of government in our lives, but the elation subsided rather quickly when the realization set in that there wasn't an efficient mechanism to connect them with my conservative African American friends from around the country, or vice versa. There are millions of… Continue

Posted on September 8, 2009 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

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Video: MOU Member Stephanie Rubach Makes Statement

http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralObject=1217121732

Links to other articles:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/C57BC4F4A5AFA534862576150073211E?OpenDocument

http://www.kmox.com/pages/5022255.php?contentType=4&contentId=4528357

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=182764

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At 11:57pm 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 10:02am on October 26, 2009, Alex Poulter said…
Chris,

Looking for a meeting place in the 5th Congressional district of Missouri to host an event on November 11th. We are bringing Apostle Claver Kimau-Imani to town to speak about his Raging Elephants organization. If you don't know who he is, you can see some of his videos on Political Chips or go directly to www.ragingelephants.org. If you have a contact in Kansas City, please advise. Cheers! Alex
At 8:28pm on September 30, 2009, Ken and Brenda Battle Jordan said…
Thank you Chris,for sharing,
At 2:43pm on July 11, 2009, Elisur Yeje said…
Chris,

I wanted to thank you for the invitation and I hope to learn from all of you knew things...

EL
At 10:38am on June 3, 2009, Maggie said…
Hi Chris, Thank-you for the kind welcome, I am very happy to be a member!
At 8:54am on June 3, 2009, Radio Front Broadcasting Group said…
Thank you so much...I will join that group
At 9:38pm on April 29, 2009, Brandy Pedersen said…
Hi Chris,

I will certainly look into it for sure
At 9:24pm on April 29, 2009, Ron Miller said…
I'm pleased to have found this meeting place. Thank you for the welcome!
At 8:25pm on April 29, 2009, Ryan Frazier said…
www.frazierforcolorado.com - share with family and friends. Join our team and make a contribution to our race for the U.S. Senate. Thanks
At 9:15am on April 18, 2009, Ken and Brenda Battle Jordan said…
Hi Chris,we are following you on Twitter we don't know much about it at all,you can see us on Twitter, under [Brenda Battle Jordan ]or [Kenbrenda], my account on facebook has been disabled as of April -17 -09, i hope to see you soon on Twitter,i need your help, you can call us at 810- 7871985 or kenbrendajordan@comcast.net,or hear on Move-On - Up, thank's to you, Brenda Battle Jordan.

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