November 19, 2009Raynard JacksonLast week I was honored to be asked to moderate a panel on leadership during the annual Fall Leadership Institute of the Florida African American Student Association Incorporated (F.A.A.S.A.).F.A.A.S.A. was born in the spring of 1976 under the name of the Florida Black Student Union. It was founded by six institutions: Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Hillsborough Community College, Indian River Community College, Palm Beach Community College,
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For Immediate Release:Friday, November 6, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature two sets of guests with unique stories that are very inspirational.The first guest will be the Bob and Deanna Okun family. Their two daughters, Rachel and Kelsi will tell us bout ThanksUSA, an organization they started in 2005 when they were 10 & 8, respectively.ThanksUSA is a n
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October 29, 2009Raynard JacksonAccording to the dictionary, bush-league is a reference to anything that is of an “inferior class or group; marked by a lack of sophistication or professionalism.”But, I have a slightly different take on this expression. When I speak of the need for Republicans to return to the “Bush” leagues, I am referring to former president, George Herbert Walker Bush and his team of statesmen, former Secretary of State, James A. Baker, and former Secretary of Commerce, Robert
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For Immediate Release:Friday, October 23, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature a continued conversation about Raynard’s editorial that was published on BET.com(http://www.bet.com/News/opinion_Black_Republicans_Are_Running_From_Race.htm)Because of the continued interest in Jackson’s piece, he will have two hours of open phone to give callers an opportunity
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October 15, 2009Raynard JacksonBlack Republicans running for various offices this election cycle seem to be running from race while running their race. This is one of the most asinine things I have every seen, but not unexpected. This is why Black Republicans have no credibility within their own community.Last week I was interviewed by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of FOXNews.com. The story was published this past Monday (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/12/carter-obama-allen-west-race-card/).I w
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For Immediate Release:Friday, October 9, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature several exciting guests. The first guest will be Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs for the U.S. Department of State. She will discuss her job and the career path that led to her current position.The second set of guests will be Shari & Willia
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October 8, 2009Raynard JacksonIn pondering the state of the Republican Party since last year’s election, I wondered what would happen if those involved in the party was sued in a court of law. If elected officials and activists were accused of being a Republican, would there be enough evidence to convict them?According to the 2008 Republican platform, “This is a platform of enduring principle, not passing convenience-the product of the most open and transparent process in American political hist
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September 30, 2009Raynard JacksonThe only images most Americans see on U.S. media about Africa is that of famine, war, or other tragedies. But, with a little effort, another view of Africa begins to emerge.Last week I had the honor of spending a few days with the Honorable Peter Sinon, Executive Director of the African Development Bank. You can hear my interview with him this Saturday on my radio show (www.ustalknetwork.com).The goal of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to create sust
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September 30, 2009Raynard JacksonThe only images most Americans see on U.S. media about Africa is that of famine, war, or other tragedies. But, with a little effort, another view of Africa begins to emerge.Last week I had the honor of spending a few days with the Honorable Peter Sinon, Executive Director of the African Development Bank. You can hear my interview with him this Saturday on my radio show (www.ustalknetwork.com).The goal of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to create sust
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September 24, 2009Raynard JacksonIs it finally time for a United States of Africa (U.S.A.) to emerge? Without question, I think the time is right.But, it’s about time also. I was once in Africa meeting with the president of a country and he basically said his “house was on fire.” So, I said to this president that I had the water that could extinguish the fire. His response? “I will let you know when I want the water.”This has been a common experience with me in my dealings on the continent. Afri
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September 17, 2009Raynard JacksonIn the week since Congressman Joe Wilson’s display of ignorance, the issue of race, once again, has spun out of control. So, I will try to add some sanity to the debate.But first, let me lay the foundation for my argument. Without question, you can disagree with President Obama without being a racist. But, what does describing Obama as a Nazi have to do with healthcare? What does calling him a liar during a joint session of Congress have to do with healthcare? Ho
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Fall Check UpSeptember 10, 2009Raynard JacksonPresident Obama has been in office almost 9 months, so I have decided to give him a presidential check up.He ran the closest thing to a perfect campaign that I have ever seen. The campaign was disciplined, focused, and well managed. But, since being sworn into office, neither he nor his team has displayed any of these qualities.The administration seems to be all over the map and has done a horrible job with message control. Let me illustrate with his
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For Immediate Release:Friday, August 28, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s entire show will be an EXPLOSIVE show as we delve into the issue of relations between Black Americans, Africans, and those from the Caribbean.Our guests will be Mori Diane (from Guinea) an extremely successful businessman who is an American citizen. The second guest will be Gregory Simpkins, former
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August 27, 2009Raynard JacksonEarlier this month I wrote a column entitled, “The African and the Brother Man (you can read a copy of the piece on my website: www.raynardjackson.com).” I had no idea my piece would spark such a vibrant conversation among Blacks, Africans, Caribbeans, and others. Some agreed with what I wrote and others did not. Some agreed with me, but had issues with my verbiage. But, as legendary composer Quincy Jones told rapper Ice-T, “Ice, keep doin what you’re doin, man don’
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For Immediate Release:Friday, August 14, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature two exciting guests. The first guest will be Pittsburgh-based vocalist Antoinette Manganas, whose music encompasses contemporary adult pop, jazz and R&B. After years of being discouraged from following her dream of a music career, Manganas took a deep breath and jumped in four yea
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The “Right” Is WrongAugust 13, 2009Raynard JacksonAlways be weary when someone begins a sentence with, “I have the right---!” I can guarantee you that the next statement will not end with, “but I have a responsibility to--!”During these summer town-hall meetings, everyone has been asserting their “right” to be heard and speak before their fellow citizens. Well, the last time I read my constitution, I found no guaranteed right to speak at a public meeting, no right to be heard, nor a right to dis
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For Immediate Release:Friday, August 7, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature two exciting guests. With the beginning of the N.F.L. football season around the corner and the conditional reinstatement of Michael Vick by commissioner Roger Goodell, this week’s show will have John Goodwin, Manager, Animal Fighting Issues, from the Humane Society of the United St
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August 6, 2009Raynard JacksonI received a call from a good friend of mine earlier this week. He’s a Black gentleman who worked very high in the Clinton administration. He’s one of the top political operatives in the country.He called me because he wanted to get together and talk. He was extremely frustrated with his dealings with African leaders. He asked me why African governments seems to always hire white lobbying firms to represent them in the U.S., but then ask Black’s to join them in the s
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For Immediate Release:Friday, July 31, 2009Contact: Corey Halstead954-243-5955(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.Saturday’s show will feature two exciting guests. The first guest will be Realtor/Owner/Investor in the Keller Williams Tampa Property Market Center in Tampa, Florida, Cleanza Lanier. She will discuss her career in real estate and how she became “Realtor to the Pros.” She is also a business consultant to several
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July 29, 2009Raynard JacksonMichael Vick has become the “Vick-tim” of his own choices and at the same time a victim of America’s hypocrisy.Vick (the Vick-tim) put himself in the position where he had to do time in prison. He was always made to feel above the law from his days at Virginia Tech. This led to his arrogance to the point where he felt he did not have to listen to anyone.But at the same time, Vick has become the victim of our hypocrisy. Putting aside all legal considerations, I am appa
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