Raynard Jackson's Blog – February 2009 Archive (7)

Former XM talk show host joins USTalkNetwork

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Monday, February 16, 2009

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Former XM talk show host joins USTalkNetwork

(Washington, DC)—Former XM talk show host, Raynard Jackson is set to join the USTalkNetwork on Saturday, March 7, 2009. His live show will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Washington, DC—east coast time) every Saturday night. The live show will be called, “Talking Right with Raynard Jackson.”

Talking Right with Raynard… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 27, 2009 at 7:41pm — No Comments

“Black Power” Struggle

February 26, 2009

Raynard Jackson

Later today, President Obama has his first meeting with the members of the Congressional Black Caucus. There is an untold story here that has been brewing quietly. Obama’s relationship with the caucus has been strained at best and indifferent at worse. He took a lot of heat from CBC members because, as a U.S. senator, he was not more engaged with them, especially in the area of fundraising. This relationship and how it’s handled could go a… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 26, 2009 at 12:59am — 1 Comment

Black and White

February 19, 2008

Raynard Jackson

Typically during the month of February, Black History month, media seems to focus on the state of race relations. I have done many interviews and had many conversations on this issue. As a result, I have spent more time than usual reflecting on this issue.

As a political operative, I have spent many hours meeting with senators, congressmen, governors, and mayors from both parties. My observation is that most Black elected… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 19, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

NEW RADIO SHOW

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 16, 2009 at 12:33am — No Comments

God is able….But?

February 11, 2009

Raynard Jackson

What an amazing year thus far! Obama’s inauguration, Mike Tomlin’s Steelers win the Super Bowl (the youngest Black coach in the .N.F.L. and the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl in history), and Michael Steele’s election as the first Black to lead the Republican Party. God has brought us from a mighty long way.

As I reflected on how far we have come, I wondered what would happen if God said, “ENOUGH.” I have done all I am going… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 12, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Steele Determination

February 5, 2009

Raynard Jackson

The past three weeks I have been a witness to history that I never dreamed I would see. I was at Obama’s swearing in on January 20th. Then last week I watched the election of Michael Steele to be the first Black and new chairman of the Republican National Committee. The power of the two offices are not comparable, but their significance is.

I have known Michael Steele for many, many years and consider him to be a friend. I have… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 10, 2009 at 9:50am — No Comments

Letter to Dr. King

In reading some of my previous columns, I ran across this particular one from January, 2005. I was quite stunned at the provocative words I wrote more than 3 years ago about many of the issues relative to our community. Of all the columns I have written over the years, this is by far my favorite one. As you read this, please keep in mind that it was 2005, Bush was president, Bill Cosby was being attacked, and the radical left Blacks (Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Julian Bond) were excoriating… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on February 1, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments