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What Black Democrats Could Learn From a Town Drunk

On By Darrell B. HarrisonIn Barack Obama, Black Conservatism, Conservatism, Conservatives, Democrats, Family, Liberalism, My Worldview, Progressivism, Republicans2 Comments

I recently came across an opinion piece written by CNN Contributor Roland Martin entitled 'Romney smart to speak to NAACP'. In the article, Martin presents his rationale for why such an appearance could be advantageous to the presumptive Republican presidential nominee and the Republican party in reaching out to black voters. However, in digesting Martin's hypothesis, I …

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The Pinocchio Theory

On By Darrell B. HarrisonIn Barack Obama, Black Conservatism, Christianity, Conservatism, Conservatives, Democrats, Family, Liberalism, My Worldview, Republicans1 Comment

You know who you are. Don't you? Sure you do. You're one of those people who, back in November 2008, voted for a candidate for President for no other reason than he is black. Yes, you did. You know this to be true. In your heart, you know it. And yet, here we are, four …

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On Black Pastors Who Support President Obama on Same-Sex Marriage

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As I continue to study the reactions of black Christian pastors, and their congregants, to President Obama’s pronouncement earlier this month in support for same-sex marriage, I become more convinced of something I’ve feared for quite some time now – that within the “black church” there exists a doctrinal chasm the size of which you …

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