Category Archives: General

An Evening with Rand Paul

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Marie Stroughter

In my last few blog posts, I’ve shared with our readers how I’ve struggled to articulate all I felt about November’s election. Of all the emotions I went through, from shock, disappointment…and a bit of anger, I think the overarching … Continue reading →

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God and Marriage

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Marie Stroughter

I’ve read a lot of articles over the past several years, ever since my state voted against same sex marriage (twice). Now that the issue is before the Supreme Court, I see tensions running high on both sides, but few … Continue reading →

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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 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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Ron Paul and the 5 Stages of Scandal

Posted on January 2, 2012 by DarkKnight3565

Allen West – a man who, having served over 20 years in the military, and is now currently serving as one of the most outspoken voices of Conservatism in Congress, has certainly seen his share of enemy fire – said … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for Congressman Allen West

Posted on October 24, 2011 by AACONS
Allen West

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Yesterday, two of African-American Conservatives’ co-founders, Sebastian & Marie Stroughter, were privileged to attend a private fundraiser for Congressman Allen West. Representative West was honored with a reception hosted by The Frederick Douglass Foundation of CA, an organization for which … Continue reading →

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Of Lambs and Lions, by LTC Allen West

Posted on June 15, 2010 by African-American-Conservatives

NOTE: African-American Conservatives is pleased to post this from LTC Allen B. West, who was gracious enough to give us an advance copy of his editorial for the July issue of Wheels on the Road Magazine: Washingtoons 15 June 2010 … Continue reading →

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Politics and Kids

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Marie Stroughter

As parents, we teach our children to be critical thinkers. That said, we generally begin at a common starting point. We infuse our children with our morals, values, beliefs, spiritual practices, political leanings, etc. with the understanding that they will … Continue reading →

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A Straight-Up Debate: The First 100 Days in Office

Posted on April 29, 2009 by DarkKnight3565

On January 28th 2008, during one of her debates with then Senator Obama, Hillary Clinton put her finger on one of the things that made him such a formidable and talented politician. Speaking with exasperation and frustration, she said “Well, … Continue reading →

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