Category Archives: Race/Racism/Race Relations
An Evening with Rand Paul
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
Race and Republicans
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
Black Conservatives, Black Progressives, and ‘Uncle Tom’
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
Justice for Trayvon Martin…and All Victims of Hate Crime?
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
AACONS on To The Point
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
Should Michael Steele Be Re-Elected as RNC Chair?
You don’t have to cast a very wide net in and around the blogosphere to find that most conservatives bristle at the charge made that we disagree with President Obama based upon his skin color. It’s an absurd notion, yet … Continue reading
African-American Conservatives and Allen West Raise Hackles
Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing LTC Allen West, a candidate for the US House of Representatives from Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. Allen is a frequent guest on the show and contributor to this blog (thank you, Col. … Continue reading
National Association For the Advancement of Communist Progressives
Allen West wrote recently that, “instead of maintaining its mission and vision, the NAACP has now become the ‘useful idiot’s’ for liberal racism. They have made themselves into a political hack job organization which now seeks to maintain the liberal … Continue reading






