Category Archives: Cultural

Race and Republicans

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Marie Stroughter

I was honored to speak today on Arise.tv about the role of African-Americans in the Republican party. There’s only so much you can say in seconds-long sound bites, particularly when many charges are being leveled at you with machine gun … Continue reading →

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Black Conservatives, Black Progressives, and ‘Uncle Tom’

Posted on October 29, 2012 by DarkKnight3565

Back in the day, we used to call someone like that, and I want to remind you when this incident occurred, I was really struck by a front page picture of this guy, which we called Negro, I mean that … Continue reading →

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Black Conservative Candidates for 2012

Posted on July 2, 2012 by AACONS

In response to readers who have asked us, we are sharing The Frederick Douglass Foundation’s comprehensive list of Black GOP candidates running during this election cycle. Several of these candidates have appeared on our radio show. Get to know the … Continue reading →

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Justice for Trayvon Martin…and All Victims of Hate Crime?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Marie Stroughter

I really tried to stay out of the Trayvon Martin case. But people are writing some really dumb things online –particularly about his choice of attire: a hoodie — and my outrage at the truly ignorant and, frankly racist, remarks … Continue reading →

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AACONS on To The Point

Posted on January 16, 2012 by AACONS

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, appeared on today’s episode of To the Point on KCRW, an NPR affiliate. Ms. Stroughter spoke to the conservative viewpoint, with panelists Dr. Peniel Joseph, Walter Rhett and Mikki Taylor espousing the liberal perspective. Click … Continue reading →

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Conservative Black Forum

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Marie Stroughter

On January 23, 2012, Congressman Allen West is sponsoring a Conservative Black Forum. The event will be moderated by Star Parker. It is a free event, held in the Capitol Building from 10am to Noon. I am making an appeal … Continue reading →

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Where Are All the Black Kids?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by AACONS

A thought provoking article by African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, posted on her personal blog, Mama-raphy.

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My People Perish For Lack of Knowledge: The Cautionary Tale of Eddie Long

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Marie Stroughter

Fair warning: I may make a lot of people angry with what I have to say, but I have to say it. The Bible tells us we are to “preach the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15) and that after some … Continue reading →

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