Raynard Jackson's Blog – June 2011 Archive (5)

Independence Day 2011

June 30, 2011

Raynard Jackson

More than 40 years ago, both political parties (Democratic and Republicans) made strategic decisions that are still being felt today.

In the 1960s, the Republican Party formally adopted the “Southern Strategy.” The Southern Strategy was a deliberate strategy by the Republican Party of the 1960s concocted to win elections in Southern states by exploiting anti-Black racism among southern…

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Ode to Michael Jackson

Originally Published on July 2, 2009

Raynard Jackson

Like a candle in the wind,

Your life came to a sudden end.

With “A Child’s Heart,”

You began your start.

You brought joy to many,

But in the end, you didn’t have any.

You had money, fortune, and fame,

If that’s all we remember, what a shame.

Now, they all say,…

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The Man in the Mirror

June 16, 2011

Raynard Jackson

The church used to be the mirror that society looked into to see its reflection. But, now the church has become the reflection that mirrors society.

Unfortunately, the church seems to have lost its way and can no longer be counted on to provide light in a dark world.

Last month, embattled preacher Eddie Long made an out of court settlement of the sexual charges made against…

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Shaquille O’Neal, the Center of Attention

June 9, 2010

Raynard Jackson

Last week, N.B.A. great Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement after 19 years of playing professional basketball. He stood 7’1” and weighed over 325 pounds (depending on the day of the week). He was one of the biggest people to ever play the game.

He left Louisiana State University (LSU) after 3 years to join the N.B.A. He was picked as the number 1 player in 1992 draft by the Orlando…

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It’s About Time

June 2, 2011

Raynard Jackson

I have worked around 3 Republican presidents (Reagan, Bush, and Bush) and I can tell you for certain that one sure-fire way of learning a president’s priorities, is by who he agrees to spend time with (as in meetings).

A president’s time is scheduled to the nth degree. So, if the president is meeting frequently with the oil industry, it’s a safe bet that he will be pursuing legislation…

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