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Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: A Post Racial Era?

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others. ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  1 Dec 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Desperate for Change

In 2000, the Democratic Party failed to understand that they no longer had a clear message and they had lost touch with their constituency. Many licked their wounds and rationalized that the election had been stolen from them by cunning conservatives ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  24 Nov 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: No More Mr. Nice Gay!

Last Friday night I experienced the realization of one of my “bucket list” targets. I have always wanted to be a guest on Larry King’s renowned program. Joy Behar led the evening discussion instead of the bespectacled, suspender-wearing, television and ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  17 Nov 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Race Still Matters

Last Tuesday, history was made with the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Watching the concession and acceptance speeches was extremely memorable. McCain sounded more like a statesman at that moment than any other ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  10 Nov 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: An Open Letter to Evangelicals

The most frequent objection of those who fear the presence of believers in government is, “What right do you have to impose your morals on us?” Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council tells them, “The same right you have to impose your lack of ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  27 Oct 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: America's Way Out

The role of the church in the public square has been the subject of many recent debates. Much of the concern about Christians and the evangelical Church has centered on how we will use our considerable secular power at the ballot box. While I agree ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  20 Oct 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: The NAACP Abandons the Black Family

It is no secret that American families are under pressure. In fact, our families are imploding. The number of divorces for first time marriages have crossed the 50% mark, while over 60% of second marriages are likely to fail, and folks attempting their ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  13 Oct 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Marriage: Wedge Issue or Prelude to Disaster?

The last few weeks have been filled with political drama. The economic bailout, discussions about Sarah Palin, and the vice presidential debate have kept millions of Americans occupied with their own debates about America’s future. While all this ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  6 Oct 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: McCain's Navy

Last week was one political roller coaster ride after another. McCain shook up the nation by helping to force communications between the two parties on the economy. Like a policeman stepping into the middle of a domestic squabble, he risked the ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  29 Sep 2008

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Obama "Waffles" Stir Conflict at Christian Conference

Last weekend, as Chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition (HILC), I was privileged to be a co-sponsor of the premiere Christian, political conference - the Values Voter Summit. The summit featured a combination of some of the nation’s most ...

From HARRY R. JACKSON, JR., Town Hall,  15 Sep 2008

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