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

Sanford and Sons

June 25, 2009

Raynard Jackson

Once again we have been hit with “the BIG ONE.” The big one being another politician caught up in a sex scandal. In the immortal words of comedian Redd Foxx, “You Big Dummy!”

South Carolina governor, Mark Sanford revealed yesterday that he has been having an affair with a female in Argentina. This explains his mysterious disappearance from the state of South Carolina. Last week he disappeared for five days with no one knowing his… Continue

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SATURDAY'S SHOW--SPECIAL GUEST, LIVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SONGSTRESS LIRA

For Immediate Release:

Friday, June 19, 2009

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(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m. where the entire show will be a celebration of Black Music Month.

Saturday’s show will feature the multi Grammy winning Lerato "Lira" Molapo. She was born in Daveyton, South Africa, on March 14, 1979. After winning a competitions for young singers and songwriters, Lira… Continue

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America Has Gone To The Dogs

June 18, 2009

Raynard Jackson

What is this world coming to when a man that killed someone gets 30 days in jail, but a man that tortures a few dogs gets nearly two years in prison? American’s have lost their minds!

Let me explain. On March 14, 2009, Donte Stallworth, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (N.F.L.), struck and killed a pedestrian attempting to cross the street. It was determined that he was driving under the… Continue

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Legendary Songwriter Lamont Dozier Makes Exclusive Announcement On Saturday's Show

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Friday, June 12, 2009

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(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m. where the entire show will be a celebration of Black Music Month.

Saturday’s show will feature the legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier He rose to fame as one third of the legendary songwriting team of Holland-Dozier- Holland.

His passion for music began in… Continue

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Republicans and Cognitive Dissonance

June 11, 2009

Raynard Jackson

In layman’s terms, cognitive dissonance is the inability to see what one doesn’t believe. Republicans have been suffering from this psychosis for many, many years. Below, I will play the role of “political” psychiatrist and try to help the patient work through their issues.

The sole purpose of any political party is to win elections so they can implement their policy agenda. So, if that is the raison d’etre, the Republican Party is… Continue

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SATURDAY'S SHOW--SALUTE TO BLACK MUSIC MONTH

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Friday, June 5, 2009

Contact: Corey Halstead

954-588-5919

(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m. where the entire show will be a celebration of Black Music Month.

Saturday’s show will feature two very special guests.

Fred Cannon, Senior Vice President Government Relations, for Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). BMI collects license fees on behalf of… Continue

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The Republican Party and Black Music Month

June 4, 2009

Raynard Jackson

For the past 30 years, the month of June has been declared Black Music Month. Former President Jimmy Carter signed the first proclamation in June 1979. The proclamation came as a result of the tireless lobbying efforts of my good friend, Kenny Gamble (of the famous songwriting team, Gamble & Huff).

My radio show will celebrate legends like Gamble and others throughout the month of June. You can listen to my show every Saturday… Continue

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