Posts Tagged ‘NAACP’

NAACP head says IRS justified in singling out conservative groups

by Peter Grady –   While there has been bipartisan outrage and concern over revelations the IRS has been singling out conservative groups for extra scrutiny, a former head  of the NAACP has praised the move saying it was perfectly legitimate to single out such groups.   “I think it’s entirely legitimate to look at the tea [...]

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Romney called racist for getting booed by NAACP

by Matt Lacy –   In an interesting twist, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been accused of racism for being booed while speaking at the NAACP convention.   Appearing at the organization’s annual convention Romney’s message appeared to be one to appeal to all Americans rather than a select constituency as is often done [...]

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Iowa-Neb. NAACP leader resigns over “gay marriage” issue

Following the NAACP’s endorsement of “gay” marriage, the head of the Iowa and Nebraska branches of the organization has tendered his resignation over the issue.     Keith Ratliff Sr.,pastor of Maple Street Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa, said he made the decision to resign from the National Association for the Advancement of [...]

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Candidates and officials speak for Loveland Tax Day rally

by Craig Masters The regular bi-monthly meeting of Loveland’s 9-12 conservative group was highlighted by several celebrity speakers to boost enthusiasm for this Sunday’s Tax Day Rally along the Lake Loveland shoreline. Colorado state representative, Marsha Looper from Colorado Springs, joined Grassroots Radio personality Ken Clark to impress upon the group the importance of staying [...]

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NAACP opposes bill banning abortions based on race

Black conservative says organization has “sold out its soul” with opposition to bill Jerome Hudson by Peter Grady – A group that promotes African-American conservative values has expressed concern over the NAACP’s opposition to a bill that would ban abortions based solely on the race of the child. During hearings on Dec. 20 on the [...]

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Local leaders speak out on NAACP resolution suggesting tea party racist movement

By Jack Minor Local Tea Party leaders spoke out against the NAACP after the organization passed a resolution implying the Tea Party movement is inherently racist. The initial wording of the resolution called upon “all people of good will to repudiate the racism of the Tea Parties, and to stand in opposition to its drive [...]

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