Voting Resources
Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18th, 2021
The late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught that people "must learn to live together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools," and his message still holds true in a nation that has become increasingly divided, his...
January 21st, 2019
This Martin Luther King Day, may we unite as a nation to reflect on the legacy Reverend King forged in the most turbulent of times. In the face of racial inequality and injustice, Rev. King devoted his life to preaching a...
January 15th, 2018
Niece of MLK Jr. Says She Voted for Trump because of His Answer to Racism, Compares Trump to MLK Jr.
In the midst of the African-American unemployment level hitting an all-time low and the national holiday we devote to honoring the extraordinary life and works of Martin Luther King Jr., Alveda King, the niece of MLK Jr.,...
August 21st, 2017
Are you tired yet of every racial grievance making its way into the political arena to try to score political points? Tired of people using race as an excuse to justify poor behavior like tearing down or defacing historical...
January 18th, 2016
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January every year, and while many people know the day is in recognition of King's birthday, not many are familiar with how the day became a holiday. Like, why...
April 10th, 2014
I issued the following statement honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, which is being celebrated at this week’s Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas:With the signing of...
January 20th, 2014
Today, as we all rightly honor the invaluable contributions Dr. Martin Luther King made to American culture and society, we should also ask ourselves, “What steps can America make today to further his beautiful and important...
January 22nd, 2013
Monday, we remembered and gave thanks for the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His leadership and vision changed the course of this country forever. What an incredible legacy to count in our history.Sometimes I wonder...
January 16th, 2012
The head of the DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz stated this past Friday during the season premiere of HBO’s “Real Time” that the Democrat Party is the “natural home” for minorities. She actually listed out “Hispanics...
September 23rd, 2011
Houston, Texas Democrat, State Senator John Whitmire has written a letter to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Director, Brad Livingston, demanding that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice end the practice of...
January 20th, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King’s admonition that “a man should be judged by his character not the color of his skin” came with the requirement, of accepting personal responsibility:
January 21st, 2019
It is unbelievable the number of times over the past few months that an event or statement has required me to remind people that racism, bigotry, anti-Semitism and misogyny have no place in our country. It is unfortunate...
January 15th, 2018
I issued the following statement commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
January 19th, 2017
San Antonio celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Martin Luther King, jr March on January 16, 2017 while laying claim to having the largest such march in the USA. A record number of 300,000 were predicted, but the rainy...
July 7th, 2014
"Why politics?" I am often asked, “What in the world made you decide to participate in politics?” Texas politics is well known to be a tumble-and-rumble sport. It is one of the most gruesome, unforgiving,...
January 22nd, 2014
Bill and I attended the 27th Annual San Antonio MLK March on January 22, 2014. It was a good day for a march and a perfect day for photographing. It was estimated that 175K people participated in the Alamo city’s event....
February 27th, 2013
Before Black History month in America ends, and in light of the fact that so much of the 2013 celebration honors left-wing African-Americans, this short series of articles offers praise for some truly brave Americans---black...
January 26th, 2012
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” MLKOn January 16, 2012 with a light drizzle, over...
October 30th, 2011
Black Conservative Republican Apostle Claver Kamau-Imani, founder of www.RagingElephants.org, is not afraid to tell the black community that the Republicans are the good guys and the Democrats are the bad guys. He has been...
September 21st, 2011
In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. - Martin Luther King, Jr. taken from...
