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Education
Ph.D, Howard University
M.A., Howard University
B.A., Hampton University
Professional Experience
Academic
Assistant Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University, August 2002–Currently
Courses Taught –
Masters: American government, urban policy, civil rights policy, policy evaluation
Ph.D.: legislative process
Adjunct Professor, American University (2001), Trinity College (2001), University of the District of Columbia (2000–2001), Howard University, (1998-1999)
Applied
Analyst in American Government, Congressional Research Service, June 2000–June 2002
Provided research and consultations to Members, staff, and committees of Congress. Wrote reports and confidential memoranda, provide telephonic responses and personal briefings with Members of Congress and their staff. Prepared hearing testimony and witness questions.
Civil Rights Analyst, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, June 1993 to January 1996
Researched and monitored major civil rights issues which included writing memoranda, literature reviews, and sections of Commission enforcement reports; developing congressional testimony; collecting, reviewing, and analyzing statistical information, laws, and regulations; and conducting interviews and surveys.
Publications
Books
Going, Going, Gone? The Politicization of Federal Civil Rights Enforcement (in Progress).
Republicans and the Black Vote, Lynne Rienner Publishers, (Hard: January 2007, Paper: April 2008).
Foreword Magazine 2007 Book of the Year Award Finalist
Home Rule or House Rule? Congress and the Erosion of Local Governance in the District of Columbia, Rowman and Littlefield/University Press of America (November, 2003).
Articles and Chapters
"Home Rule Charter for the District of Columbia," in Ronald Walters and Toni-Michelle Travis, eds., Democracy and Destiny in the District of Columbia, (Forthcoming, Lexington Books, 2010).
"Black Republicans Running Statewide in 2006," The Western Journal of Black Studies, V. 32, No. 2, pp. 41-50.
"African American Republican Congressional Candidates: A Typology," American Review of Politics (revise and resubmit).
"Republican Party Outreach to African Americans: Evidence from Elite Interviewing," (in progress).
"Impact of Section 5 Preclearance Provision on Voting Rights," in Mark Rozell and Charles Bullock, Oxford University Handbook on Southern Politics, (in progress).
"Going, Going, Gone? The Politicization Federal Civil Rights Enforcement at the Department of Justice," (in progress).
"The Rise and Fall of Institutionalized Public Activism: Comparing the First and Third Decades of the Congressional Black Caucus," (in progress).
"Buying Black Votes? The GOPs Faith-Based Initiative," in Mark J. Rozell and Gleaves Whitney, eds., Religion and the Bush Presidency, (New York: Palgrave/Macmillan Press, 2007), pp. 177-196.
"District of Columbia Voting Representation in Congress: Background, Issues, and Options," in Douglas Martin, District of Columbia: Current Issues, (Hauppage, NY: Novinka Books, 2003), pp. 13-22.
"District of Columbia Delegates to Congress," in Douglas H. Martin, District of Columbia: Current Issues, (Hauppage, NY: Novinka Books, 2003), pp. 23-42.
"District of Columbia Terrorism Response," in Douglas H. Martin, District of Columbia: Current Issues, (Hauppage, NY: Novinka Books, 2003), pp. 107-110 (with Eugene Boyd).
Other Publications
Disadvantaged Business Programs of the Federal Government: A Review, Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, January 2002.
Urban Policy: A Review of the Republican and Democratic Platforms, Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, January 2001.
American Federalism: Significant Events, 1776 to 2000, Washington: D.C. Congressional Research Service, November 2000 (with Eugene Boyd).
Book Reviews
Review of, Robert Samuel Smith, Race, Labor, and Civil Rights: Griggs versus Duke Power and the Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity, Choice, September, 2009.
Review of, Kevin L. Yuill, Richard Nixon and the Rise of Affirmative Action: the Pursuit of Racial Equality in an Era of Limits in Presidential Studies Quarterly,
Review of, Charles Harris, Congress and the Governance of the Nation's Capital: The Conflict of Federal and Local Interests, in Urban Affairs Review, (March 2000), 588-591.
Review of, Theodore Kornweibel, Jr., Seeing Red: Federal Campaigns Against Black Militancy 1910-1925, in Civil Rights Journal: Journal of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Fall 1998), 63-64.
Newspaper and Magazine Columns (Print and Online)
"Toward Reform of Criminal Justice," The Washington Times, April 28, 2009.
"Obama and Cuba: A Good First Step", The Huffington Post, April 15, 2009.
"On Race, Holder is Right, Obama is Wrong", The Huffington Post, March 11, 2009.
"The Cartoon and Trafficking in Racial Symbolism", The Huffington Post, February 19, 2009.
"The Meaning of Michael Steele", The Huffington Post, February 2, 2009.
"Food for Thought for Next RNC Chairman", The Huffington Post, January 28, 2009.
"What Does Obama's Presidency Mean for Race in America?," The Huffington Post, January 19, 2009.
"Replace Harry Reid?," The Huffington Post, January 6, 2009.
"Enough of This 'Post Racial' America Stuff", The Huffington Post, December 31, 2009.
"Seat Burris Now!" The Huffington Post, December 31, 2009.
"Hey Republicans, Don't Double Down", The Huffington Post, November 11, 2009.
"A Contrarian Open Letter to Black America, The Huffington Post, November 5, 2008.
"Obama Should Thank Bush," The Huffington Post, October 27, 2008.
"Race Enters Race, Stage Right," The Huffington Post, October 19, 2008.
"Battleground State Breakdown," The Huffington Post, October 4, 2008.
"Race and Obama's 'Black Tax,'" The Huffington Post, September 23, 2008.
"Obama and the Bradley Effect," The Huffington Post, August 21, 2008.
"More than Ever, Obama Needs Clinton," The Huffington Post, May 20, 2008.
"McCain's Gamble," The Huffington Post, April 27, 2008.
"Stand Strong Tavis," The Root, February 25, 2008.
"Pathetic Propaganda Posing as a Documentary," The Huffington Post, November 18, 2007.
"Obama's Struggles with Black America," The Huffington Post, November 8, 2007.
"There's Nothing Conservative in Cosby's Message," The Huffington Post, November 8, 2007.
"Is it Already Over for Barack Obama, The Huffington Post, October 25, 2007.
"GOP Presidential Candidates Forum Observations," The Huffington Post, October 1, 2007.
"What Black Republicans Should Do Now," The Huffington Post, September 26, 2007.
"Jackson Did Obama A Favor," The Huffington Post, September 20, 2007.
"Republicans Blow Opportunity to Reach Black America, The Huffington Post, September 19, 2007.
"Labor Day's Fruit Has Yet To Arrive For Some," The Huffington Post, September 3, 2007.
"Is He Black Enough? Part Two," The Huffington Post, August 14, 2007.
"A Blogger Should Ask Questions at the September Forum," The Huffington Post, July 11, 2007.
"The Beginning of the End for McCain," The Huffington Post, July 11, 2007.
"Scooter Walks," The Huffington Post, July 3, 2007.
"Conservatives Roll Back the Clock on Civil Rights Enforcement," The Huffington Post, June 30, 2007.
"Winners, Loses, and Other Debate Observations," The Huffington Post, June 29, 2007.
"Conservatives and Black Voter Disenfranchisement," The Huffington Post, June 8, 2007.
"What's Next Al?" The Huffington Post, April 12, 2007.
"The Imus Fallout and Lessons for Black America," The Huffington Post, April 11, 2007.
"What Obama's Money Really Means," The Huffington Post, April 8, 2007.
"Where is the CBC in the Iraq Debate?" The Huffington Post, April 6, 2007.
"Subpoena Fight is About Respect," The Huffington Post, April 2, 2007.
"What Obama's Candidacy Will Mean for Black America," The Huffington Post, February 14, 2007.
"Is He Black Enough?" The Politico, February 5, 2007.
"Republicans and the Black Vote, The Huffington Post, January 4, 2007.
"Separating Myth From Reality For Democrats," The Huffington Post, January 3, 2007.
"Hacking Democracy," The Huffington Post, November 6, 2006.
"The 'Black Jesse Helms' Runs for Congress, The Huffington Post, October 18, 2006.
"Race and Representing Memphis," The Huffington Post, October 5, 2006.
"Race and the Republicans," The Huffington Post, September 26, 2006.
"GOP Backslides in Bid for Black Voters," The Huffington Post, September 21, 2006.
"A Black Governor for Massachusetts," The Huffington Post, September 18, 2006.
" . . . And You Wonder Why Blacks Don't Vote Republican," Topeka Capital-Journal, July 21, 2006. "Hypocrites on the Left," The Washington Times, March 10, 2006.
"Beginning of the End for the GOP," TomPaine.com, October 14, 2005.
"BET Nightly News Cancelled - No Big Loss," Chicago Defender, May 5, 2005.
Conference Presentations
"Republican Party Outreach to African Americans: Evidence from Elite Interviewing," Northeastern Political Science Association, November 2009.
"Cannon Fodder, Rising Stars, and Viable Options: African American Congressional Candidates," National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, IL, March 22, 2008.
"Afros and Elephants: Black Votes for Black Republicans Running Statewide in 2006," Northeastern Political Science Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 16, 2007.
"Black Votes for Black Republican Candidates Running Statewide in 2006: Did it Make a Difference," Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 14, 2007.
"District of Columbia Home Rule: Past, Present, and Future," Yale University Conference Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, New Haven, CT, April 22, 2005.
"GOP Efforts to Win African American Votes" Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 8, 2005.
"Republican Use of Symbolic Politics as Impediment to Attracting Significant African American Support," American Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, September 4, 2004.
"Governance of the District of Columbia and Ten Other National Capitals: A Comparative Analysis," National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, IL, March 25, 2004.
"The Evolution of African American Support for the Republican Party," Northeastern Political Science Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 7, 2003.
"Is the Committee of the Whole the House? Implications of Michel v. Anderson for District of Columbia Representation," American Political Science Association, Boston, MA, September 2002 (with R. Beth).
"Financial Control Boards as Remedies for Municipal Fiscal Crises," Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2001.
"Delegates to the U.S. House of Representatives: Evolution and Effectiveness, 1970-2000," Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, GA, November 8, 2001.
"Remedying Municipal Fiscal Crises: The District of Columbia and Its Financial Control Board," American Political Science Association, Washington, D.C., August 31, 2000.
"Black Political Grass-Roots Organizing: The D.C. Home Rule Example," National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2000.
"Racial Conservatism and Partisan Politics as Factors in Congressional Intervention into District of Columbia Affairs," National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Washington, D.C., March 8, 2000.
"Jim Crow and Apartheid: Was There a Link?" American Political Science Association, Atlanta, GA, September 5, 1999.
"Washington, D.C. and Its Suburbs: An Example of Cross-Jurisdictional Influence on City Affairs," Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 15, 1999.
"Has Shaw v. Reno Undermined Efforts to Elect More African Americans to Congress?" National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Baltimore, MD, March 10, 1995.
Invited Lectures and Panel Discussions
"Impact of Felon Disenfranchisement on Black Political Participation in the South," Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Washington, D.C., August 6, 2009.
"Education and Politics," National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. National Convention and Greek Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2009.
"President Obama's First 100 Days," The Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Lecture, University of Arkansas, Giffels Auditorium, April 16, 2009.
"Agenda Setting and the Obama Administration," Historical Society of Washington, January 21, 2009.
"Republicans and the Black Vote," Shirlington Public Library, October 26, 2008.
"2008 Election Roundtable," Fall for the Book Festival, George Mason University, September 23, 2008.
"Republicans and the Black Vote," Chilmark Public Library, Chilmark, MA, August 14, 2008.
"Political Impact of Felon Disenfranchisement," Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Washington, D.C., April 15, 2008
"Civil Rights," Service Employees International Union, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2008.
"Emancipation, Revelation, and Revolution," post-documentary screening panel discussion, Howard University, November 12, 2007.
"Civil Rights, Home Rule, and the Struggle for Political Autonomy in Washington, D.C., Washington Studies Conference, sponsored by the Historical Society of Washington, November 3, 2007.
"Republicans and the Black Vote," Republicans for Black Empowerment, Washington, D.C., September 25, 2007.
"Republicans and the Black Vote," TransAfrica Forum, Washington, D.C., March 1, 2007.
Keynote address to the Color Colorado Conference, sponsored by the Progressive Majority, Denver, CO. February 17, 2007.
"Blacks in American Politics," Dominican University, River Forest, IL, February 15, 2007.
"New Era for DC Rights? D.C.'s Relationship with Congress," sponsored by D.C. Vote, Our Nation's Capital, and the League of Women Voters, Washington, D.C., January 25, 2007.
"November 2006 Elections and Beyond," WVON Pre-Kwanzaa Festival, South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago, IL, December 17, 2006.
"Toward a More Politically Active Student Body," St. Mary's College of Maryland, Black Student Union Awards Ceremony, April 23, 2006.
"King's Legacy and a Call to Action," St. Mary's College of Maryland, Martin Luther King Day Celebration, Keynote Address, January 16, 2006.
"A Call to Leadership," Hampton University Alumni Association (Washington, D.C. Chapter) Founder's Day, Keynote Address, January 8, 2006.
"Political Implications of Bush Supreme Court Nominations," sponsored by Washington, D.C. Ward 4 Democrats, October 18, 2005.
"District of Columbia Voting Representation in Congress," sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union-National Capital Area, September 15, 2005.
"Governance in the District of Columbia," Keynote Address at the Spring Student Forum 2005, The George Washington University, May 16, 2005.
"Republican Outreach Efforts to African American Community," sponsored by the Loudon County Senior Center, April 29, 2005 (via GMU Speakers Bureau).
"District of Columbia Home Rule: Past, Present, and Future," invited presentation at the Yale University Conference, "Lessons From the Past, Prospects for the Future: Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965," April 22, 2005.
"Home Rule for the District of Columbia: Past, Present, and Future," a panel discussion sponsored by the Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia as part of D.C. Emancipation Day celebration.
"The Relationship Between African Americans and the Republican Party," sponsored by the Optimus Club of Alexandria, Virginia, August 3, 2004 (via GMU Speakers Bureau).
"District of Columbia Fiscal Imbalance and Its Impact on Local Policy," sponsored by Our Nation's Capital, April 27, 2004.
"District of Columbia Home Rule and Congressional Voting Representation," sponsored by D.C. City Museum, January 13, 2004.
"2000 U.S. Presidential and Congressional Elections: An Assessment of the Candidates, Issues, and African American Presence," West African Research Center, Dakar, Senegal, October 11, 2000.
"Preparing the Professoriate of the Future at Howard University," Minnowbrook Conference of the Preparing Future Professoriate and Preparing Future Faculty, Syracuse University, May 25, 1999.
Honors, Awards, and Service
Choice Magazine Book Reviewer, 2009-
Dissertation Director (Eugene J. Sokolowski, successfully defended dissertation on April 15, 2009)
SPP Standing Committee on Curriculum, 2007-2009
Library Liaison, 2008-2009
Endowment Committee, Southern Political Science Association, 2007-
Manuscript Reviewer, American Politics Review, 2005
President, National Capital Area Political Science Association, 2005-2006
First Vice President, National Capital Area Political Science Association, 2004-2005
Section Chair, Race and Ethnicity, Southern Political Science Association Meeting, January 2005
Section Co-Chair, Urban Policy, American Political Science Association Meeting, September 2005
Howard University Graduate Teaching Fellowship, 1998-1999
Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship, 1998-2000
Howard University/Walden University Distance Education Pilot Project, 1998-1999
Howard University Graduate Assistantship, 1991-1992; 1994-1995
Presidential Management Intern Program – 1992 National Semifinalist
Hampton University Dean's List for Academic Excellence
Quoted in the Following Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Mark Barabak and Richard Fausset, "On Race Issue, Obama Stays Firmly Low-Key, Los Angeles Times, September 20, 2009.
Petula Dvorak, "Too Often, We're Mute on Race," The Washington Post, September 14, 2009.
Ben Smith and Nia-Malika Henderson, "Obama Steps on Third Rail of Race," Politico, July 23, 2009.
James Wright, "Obama a Success with Congress, Publication Says," Washington Afro-American, July 17, 2009.
Nia-Malika Henderson, "NAACP to Obama: We Want More," Politico, July 16, 2009.
James Wright, "Prosecutor Clears Burris," Washington Afro-American, June 20, 2009.
Justin Ewers, "Obama and Race Relations: Civil Rights Leaders Aren't Satisfied", US News and World Report, April 30, 2009.
Nia-Malika Henderson, "Blacks and Whites Hear Obama Differently, Politico, March 3, 2009.
Tracie Powell, "Are Washington's Rules Really Changing?," CQ Politics, February 28, 2009.
James Wright, "African Americans Vie to Lead Republicans," Washington Afro-American, January 24, 2009.
David Wiegel, "RNC Chair Candidate: We Don't Take Black Seriously," The Washington Independent, January 13, 2009.
Craig Gordon, "Near Perfect Campaign, Backdrop of Gloom Give Obama Win," Newsday, November 5, 2008.
Jonathan Tilove, "Obama Candidacy Could Help Spur Record Black Turnout Nationally," New Orleans Times-Picayune, October 22, 2008.
James Wright, "Powell Endorses Obama," Washington Afro-American, October 19, 2008.
James Wright, "Senior Democratic Leader Calls Western Pennsylvania 'Racist,'" Washington Afro-American, October 19, 2008.
Jonathan Tilove, "Rep. Jefferson Still Has Influential Allies in Congress," New Orleans Times-Picayune, October 11, 2008.
Nia-Malika Henderson, "McCain's 'That One' Comment Spurs Debate," Newsday, October 9, 2008.
John Baer, "Forget Lipsticked Pigs – Suddenly, It's Clearly a Serious Race," Philadelphia Daily News, September 23, 2008.
Manav Tanneeru and John Blake, "Obama Giving Some Black Republicans 'Heartburn'," CNN.com, September 4, 2008.
Adrienne Washington, "On the Positive Side, Negative Ads Work," Washington Times, August 10, 2008.
Maureen Callahan, "What if Obama Loses?" The New York Post, August 2, 2008.
Ronald Roach, "Race as a Campaign Issue Brings Exposure to Minority Pundits," Diverse, July 23, 2008.
James Wright, "Black Republicans Conflicted About Obama," Michigan Citizen, July 23, 2008.
Jeffrey Mays, Can Obama Spur Black Allegiance to GOP?" The Newark Star-Ledger, July 21, 2008.
Jeff Greenfield, "The Gray Area of Race and Politics," CBSNews.com, July 16, 2008.
Susan Ferrechio, "Jackson's Comment Highlight Frustrations in Black Community," The Washington Examiner, July 11, 2008.
Adrienne Washington, "Black Women Rally to Michelle Obama," The Washington Times, July 5, 2008.
Gregg Krupa, "Muslims Feel Ignored by McCain, Obama," The Detroit News, July 5, 2008.
Adrienne Washington, "Gun Ruling's Impact on Election Unclear," Washington Times, June 30, 2008.
Craig Gordon, "How Obama Won Nomination: How He Can Win Election," Newsday, June 4, 2008.
Glenn Thrush, "Obama Supporters Condemn Clinton's Kennedy Remarks," Newsday, May 23, 2008.
John Baer, "Let's Enter Bloomberg in the Veep Sweepstakes," Philadelphia Daily News, May 12, 2008.
Ken Herman, "Clinton May See Black Backlash if Obama Loses," Cox News Service, May 5, 2008.
Nia-Malika Henderson, "Praising Obama: Rice Joins Powell," New York Daily News, April 10, 2008.
Margaret Talev and David Lightman, "Obama's Record in the Senate is Modest," McClatchy Newspapers, March 24, 2008.
"Clinton's Advisor Steps Down Post Racial Controversy," Associated Press, March 13, 2008.
Mark Harrington, "Clinton Downplays Notion of Obama as Running Mate, Newsday, March 11, 2008.
Mark Harrington, "Clinton Skips Mississippi to Focus on Pennsylvania, Newsday, March 10, 2008.
Joyce Jones, "Super Tuesday Reveals No Winners," Black Enterprise (online), February 6, 2008.
C. Fraser Smith, "We Aren't the Same Country We Were 40 Years Ago, Are We? The Baltimore Sun, February 3, 2008.
Adrienne Washington, "Signs of Political Change Blowing in Wind," Washington Times, Jan. 29, 2008.
Joyce Jones, "Obama Wins South Carolina," Black Enterprise (online), January 28, 2008.
Joyce Jones, "Dirty Debate," Black Enterprise (online), January 25, 2008.
John Baer, "Dems Ready to Self-Destruct in 5, 4, 3, . . ." Philadelphia Daily News, January 16, 2008.
Seth Gitell, "Slight of King Could Linger for Voters," New York Sun, January 10, 2008.
Julia Keller, "What Does 'Change' Really Mean?" Chicago Tribune, January 10, 2008.
Chris Bury, "Obama's Iowa Victory May Hint at a Real Change," ABCnews.com, January 4, 2008.
Craig Gordon, "Days Before Caucus, Other Candidates Reconsidered," Newsday, December 30, 2007.
Joyce Jones, "More Than Hot Air? You Decide: Presidential Candidates Sound Off on their Platform Issues While BE Places Its Bets on Each Party's Nominee," Black Enterprise, December, 2007.
Adrienne Washington, "Davis Sets Up Virginia GOP for Black Eye," The Washington Times, October 26, 2007.
Ken Herman, "GOP Candidates Rip Four Who Skipped Race-Issues Debate," Columbus Dispatch, September 28, 2007.
Matthew Hay Brown and David Nitkin, "Analysts Split on Impact of Debate Snub," The Baltimore Sun, September 27, 2007.
Tracie Powell, "Why Republican Presidential Candidates Skipped the Morgan State Debate," Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, September 27, 2007.
Martin Evans, "Jena Rally Moves Race into Presidential Race," Newsday, September 21, 2007.
Jill Lawrence, "Smiley: GOP Candidates Ignoring Minorities," USA Today, September 14, 2007.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, "Is Obama Black Enough?", The Oregonian, August 26, 2007.
Stephen Deere, "No GOP Hopefuls on Urban League Slate" St. Louis Post Dispatch, July 13, 2007.
George Alexander, "Republicans Not Courting Our Vote," Black Enterprise, July 2007.
Joyce Jones, "Debate was Predictable at Best," Black Enterprise (online), Monday, April 30, 2007.
Daniel Trotta, "Play on Nixon: Laughs and White House Parallels," The Boston Globe, April 20, 2007.
Glenn Thrush, "Obama Challenges Clinton Strategy," (New York) Newsday, March 14, 2007.
Joyce Jones, "Obama Trumps Clinton on 'Bloody Sunday,'" Black Enterprise, March , 2007.
Adrienne Washington, "Begging for Voting Rights, Getting a Quarter," The Washington Times, January 30, 2007.
Joyce Jones, "Why is Now the Best Time for Obama?" Black Enterprise (online), February 9, 2007.
Joyce Jones, "Power Shift: Will African Americans Benefit from the Democratic Takeover of Congress?" Black Enterprise, February, 2007.
James Wright, "Blacks Remember President Ford," Washington Afro-American, January 2, 2007.
Joyce Jones, "Can Bill Jefferson Be Effective in Congress? Louisiana Lawmaker Won Seat Amid Scandal,"Black Enterprise (online), December 21, 2006.
Tom Curry, "Obama Seeks to Settle Racial Doubts: Democrat Argues the Case that a Black Candidate Can Win the White House," MSNBC.com, December 13, 2006 (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16177866/).
Joyce Jones, "House Passes Bill Requiring I.D.: Will This Legislation Reduce Fraud or Suppress Votes?" Black Enterprise, December 2006.
Ovetta Wiggins and Avis Thomas-Lester, "Misleading Fliers May Hurt GOP Among Black Voters," The Washington Post, November 9, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "The Resurrection of Black Political Power," Black Enterprise (online), November 8, 2006
Joyce Jones, "Harold Ford, Jr. in for a Nail Biter," Black Enterprise (online), November 7, 2006.
Valencia Mohammed, "The Black Vote," The Washington Afro American, November 4, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Black Lawmakers Poised to Gain Powerful Posts: Major Change in store if Dems Take House," Black Enterprise (online), October 31, 2006.
James Wright, "Obama Ponders Presidential Run," The Washington Afro American, October 28, 2006.
David Lightman, "A Changing Record on Social Security: Lieberman's Views Have Shifted Through the Years; Critics Say He's Being Disingenuous," Hartford Courant, October 18, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Blocking the Vote: Will New Bill Reduce Fraud or Suppress Votes?, Black Enterprise (online), October 10, 2006.
Adrienne Washington, "Some See Choice in Virginia as Devil or Witch," The Washington Times, October 10, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Critics Call Bill a 21st Century Poll Tax" Black Enterprise (online), October 6, 2006.
Erin Texeira, "Republicans May Hurt at Polls," Associated Press, August 29, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Swann Trails in Pennsylvania Governor's Race: Can football star pull a political Hail Mary?"Black Enterprise (online), August 24, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Where's the CBC Now? Observers Say Caucus Has Lost Power in Republican-Controlled Congress," Black Enterprise, July 2006.
Ronald Roach, "Covenant Curriculum Expected to Inspire Learning, Social Action," Diverse Issues in Higher Education, May 18, 2006.
Adrienne Washington, "Torch Passed for a New Civil Rights Movement," The Washington Times, February 14, 2006.
Joyce Jones, "Black Politicos Eye U.S. Senate Seats," Black Enterprise (online), November 8, 2005.
Jonathan Tilove, "Plain as Ever, Blacks and Whites at Political Divide," Newhouse News Service, October 19, 2005.
Chris Graham, "Is Kilgore Effort to Woo Black Voters For Real?" Augusta Free Press, Oct. 5, 2005.
Adrienne Washington, "Bennett Adds 'Just One More Brick' to GOP Wall," The Washington Times, October 4, 2005.
Susan Page and Maria Puente, "Poll Shows Racial Divide on Storm Response," USA Today, September 13, 2005.
Marie Horrigan, "Analysis: Changes Presaged in Civil Rights," Washington Times, December 8, 2004.
Television and Radio Analysis and Commentary
November 4, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Virginia gubernatorial election
October 24, 2009, The Tavis Smiley Show, Public Radio International
Discussed ethics charges against Representative Charles Rangel
September 8, 20009, Minnesota Public Radio
Discussed President Obama's education speech
August 11, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed health care reform debate
August 7, 2009, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S.
Supreme Court
July 31, 2009, CNN "American Morning," Washington, D.C.
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 29, 2009, CNN "American Morning," Washington, D.C.
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 28, 2009, WLS-AM (Nationally Syndicated), Chicago, IL
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 24, 2009, American Freedom Radio, Austin, TX
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 24, 2009, Fox5, MyVoiceDC.com, Washington, D.C.
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 23, 2009, KNews-AM, Palm Springs, CA
Discussed controversy over arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates
July 17, 2009, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed President Obama's speech at the NAACP
July 14, 2009, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court confirmation hearings
July 13, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court confirmation hearings
June 23, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed civilian protests in Iran and Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination
June 15, 2009, Minnesota Public Radio, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Discussed William Julius Wilson's book More Than Just Race
June 15, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President Obama's healthcare proposal and Iranian elections
June 10, 2009, Blog Talk Radio, The Kevin Ross Show
Discussed the current state of Black America
June 4, 2009, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President Obama's speech at the University of Cairo
June 2, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor
May 12, 2009, Tavis Smiley, PBS
Discussed current state of the Republican Party
April 18, 2009, KSFM-TV, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Discussed President Obama's first 100 days.
March 30, 3009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed political implications of ouster of GM CEO
March 23, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed political fallout of AIG bonus plan
March 15, 2009, Tavis Smiley Show, Public Radio International
Moderated discussion on State of the Black Union symposium
March 10, 2009, Al Sharpton Show
Discussed President Obama's New York Times interview.
March 9, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Michael Steele's as chairman of the Republican National Committee
March 9, 2009, CNN, Washington, D.C.
Discussed "dog whistle" politics
March 3, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President Obama's budget
February 19, 2009, BBC Radio
Discussed controversial New York Post cartoon
February 19, 2009, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed controversial New York Post cartoon
February 11, 2009, The Ron Kuby Show, Air America Radio
Discussed Michael Steele as Chairman of the Republican National Committee
January 20, 2009, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Analyzed Inauguration of Barack Obama
January 19, 2009, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President-elect Obama's Inauguration
January 19, 2009, Minnesota Public Radio
Discussed race and American politics
November 24, 2008, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President-elect Obama's transition
November 17, 2008, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President-elect Obama's transition
November 5, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL.
Discussed the election of Barack Obama as president.
November 4, 2008, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Analyzed presidential election results
November 4, 2008, France 24 Television
Discussed U.S. presidential election
November 3, 2008, Minnesota Public Radio
Discussed presidential campaign ads.
November 1, 2008, WFED-AM, Metrotalk with Jerry Phillips
Discussed local elections
October 30, 2008, NPR, News and Notes
Discussed "hot button" issues that are not being discussed in presidential campaign
October 29, 2008, Voice of America
Discussed presidential election
October 29, 2008, CN8, Your Morning
Discussed notable Senate races
October 28, 2008, KVMR-FM, Nevada City, California
Discussed presidential election
October 22, 2008, PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Discussed presidential election
October 4, 2008, CBS Saturday Early Show
Discussed presidential election
October 4, 2008, WFED, Metrotalk
Discussed Virginia U.S. House of Representatives campaign
September 3, 2008, XM POTUS '08
Discussed Vice Presidential debate
September 11, 2008, CBS Early Show
Discussed presidential campaign
September 11, 2008, The Jim Bohannon Show
Discussed presidential campaign
September 5, 2008, CNN "The Situation Room"
Discussed dearth of African American support for the Republican Party
September 4, 2008, XM "The Joe Madison Show"
discussed African American delegates at the Republican National Convention
September 1, 2008, The Bev Smith Show
Discussed Democratic and Republican National Conventions
August 27, 2008, Comcast "Your Morning"
Discussed Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" and DNC convention
August 4, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago
Discussed presidential campaign
July 17, 2008, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed presidential campaign
July 16, 2008, CBS Evening News
Discussed polling data on race and the presidential campaign
July 10, 2008, CBS Early Show
Discussed Rev. Jesse Jackson's comments regarding Barack Obama
July 10, 2008, The Jim Bohannon Show
Discussed Rev. Jesse Jackson's comments regarding Barack Obama
June 24, 2008, WWL, New Orleans, LA
Discussed potential impact of race and age on presidential campaign
June 20, 2008, NPR's "Tell Me More"
Discussed Black Republicans and Barack Obama
June 19, 2008, WNYC, New York, NY
Discussed Barack Obama's decision to forgo public campaign funding
June 17, 2008, WNWF, Destin, FL
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
June 4, 2008, CBS Early Show
Discussed Barack Obama's clinching of Democratic presidential nomination
May 24, 2008, CBS Evening News
Discussed Barack Obama's outreach to Cuban and Jewish voters
May 6, 2008, The Bev Smith Show
Discussed John McCain's judicial philosophy
May 5, 2008, WVON, -AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Indiana and North Carolina primaries
April 28, 2008, WVON, Chicago, IL
Discussed Pennsylvania primary
April 14, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed reaction to comments by Senator Barack Obama on campaign trail
April 7, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential campaign
April 4, 2008, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On American society
March 31, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed HUD Secretary resignation and Democratic presidential nominating contest
March 29, 2008, "The Saturday Early Show (CBS)" Washington, D.C.
Discussed calls for Senator Hillary Clinton to end her presidential campaign
March 27, 2008, WBT-AM, Charlotte, NC
Discussed Barack Obama's Senate record
March 27, 2008, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, GA
Discussed Democratic presidential nomination contest
March 24, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential nomination contest
March 10, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed House lawsuit against White House official
March 6, 2008, XM Radio, "POTUS '08" Washington, D.C
Discussed Mississippi primary
March 3, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed the Texas and Ohio presidential primaries
March 2, 2008, 3WT Radio, Washington, D.C.
Discussed local political issues.
February 29, 2008, "Hardball with Chris Matthews," MSNBC
Discussed Barack Obama speech and presidential campaign advertising
February 27, 2008, "News and Notes," NPR
Discussed Democratic presidential primary
February 27, 2008, Comcast "Your Morning"
Discussed potential role of Latino/a vote in Texas Democratic primary.
February 25, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed presidential campaign and and conviction of former Alabama Governor
February 23, 2008, CBS Evening News
Discussed Barack Obama's presidential campaign
February 18, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic and Republican presidential nomination campaigns
February 13, 2008, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, Georgia
Discussed Barack Obama's presidential campaign
February 7, 2008, WBAI-FM, New York, New York
Discussed Super Tuesday presidential primaries
February 4, 2008, "News and Notes," NPR
Discussed Super Tuesday presidential primaries
February 4, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Super Tuesday presidential primaries
January 31, 2008, "Talk of the Nation," NPR
Discussed race and the Barack Obama presidential campaign
January 29, 2008, MSNBC
Discussed the Florida Republican primary results
January 28, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed the South Carolina Democratic primary results
January 27, 2008, "Capital Sunday," WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the South Carolina Democratic primary results
January 25, 2008, "Hardball," MSNBC
Discussed presidential campaign
January 25, 2008, WTTG-5, Washington, D.C.
Discussed role of race in South Carolina Democratic primary
January 25, 2008, "American Morning," CNN
Discussed role of race in South Carolina Democratic primary
January 24, 2008, "Hannity and Colmes," Fox
Discussed role of race in South Carolina Democratic primary
January 20, 2008, ABC World News Sunday
Discussed the South Carolina Democratic primary
January 17, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed the presidential nomination contests
January 14, 2008, "The Diane Rehm Show," NPR
Discussed race and presidential politics
January 12, 2008, BBC Radio
Discussed Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns
January 12, 2008, "Weekend America," American Public Media
Discussed the "Bradley Effect" on the New Hampshire primary
January 9, 2008, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed New Hampshire primaries
January 7, 2008, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed New Hampshire primaries
January 7, 2008, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, GA
Discussed Barack Obama's win in the Iowa caucuses
January 7, 2008, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed New Hampshire primaries
January 6, 2008, WWWT-AM, "Metrotalk with Jerry Phillips," Washington, D.C.
Discussed first year of Mayor Adrian Fenty's administration
January 4, 2008, ABC World News Tonight with Charles Gibson,
Discussed Barack Obama's win in Iowa caucuses
January 3, 2008, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Iowa caucuses
January 2, 2008, "The Bev Smith Show," (nationally syndicated) Washington, D.C.
Discussed African American political behavior and the Iowa caucuses
January 2, 2008, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Iowa caucuses
December 31, 2007, XM Radio, "POTUS '08," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Iowa caucuses
December 31, 2007, NPR "News and Notes," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Iowa caucuses
December 30, 2007, WRC-TV, "Viewpoint," Washington, D.C.
Discussed local political and governmental issues of importance during 2007
December 30, 2007, WWWT-AM, "Metrotalk with Jerry Phillips,"
Discussed local political and governmental issues of importance during 2007
December 22, 2007, XM Radio, "The Raynard Jackson Show," Washington, D.C.
Discussed the 2008 Republican presidential campaign
December 22, 2007, XM Radio, "The Power," Washington, D.C.
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
December 15, 2007, "The Saturday Early Show (CBS)," Washington, D.C.
Discussed presidential campaigns of Mike Huckabee and Hilary Clinton
December 13, 2007, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed new book on Hilary Clinton
December 10, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iowa caucuses and presidential polling
December 3, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
National Intelligence Estimate on Iranian nuclear weapons program
November 29, 2007, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum
November 27, 2007, "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"
Discussed Barack Obama's presidential campaign
November 26, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iowa Caucus and Senator Trent Lott's Resignation
November 12, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed presidential polling
November 5, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Pakistan state of emergency
November 5, 2007, NPR "News and Notes", Washington, D.C.
Discussed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign
November 5, 2007, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the Democratic presidential primary
October 29, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed the dearth of Black lawyers at the Supreme Court
October 22, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic and Republican primary campaigns
October 15, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed presidential candidate endorsements and military draft polling
October 15, 2007, XM Radio, POTUS '08, Washington, D.C.
Discussed 2008 Republican House elections
October 8, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns
October 7, 2007, WWWT-AM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed social program cuts in wake of war funding
October 4, 2007, WHO-AM, Des Moines, IA
Discussed relationship between African Americans and Republican Party
October 1, 2007, Voice of America
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
October 1, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Republican Presidential candidates forum and new Supreme Court term
September 29, 2007, "Today Show," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum
September 28, 2007, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," Washington, D.C.
Discussed presidential candidates skipping forum at Morgan State University
September 28, 2007, "Tavis Smiley", PBS, Baltimore, MD
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum
September 28, 2007, XM Radio, "The Power," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum
September, 28, 2007, XM Radio, "POTUS '08," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum
September 28, 2007, CNN, Washington, D.C.
Discussed relationship between African Americans and Republican Party
September 27, 2007, XM Radio, "POTUS '08," Baltimore, MD
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
September 27, 2007, "Bev Smith Show," Washington, D.C.
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
September 25, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Republican presidential candidates forum and Jena 6 controversy
September 20, 2007, British Broadcasting Corporation, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Jena 6 case and role of race in presidential campaign
September 17, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed new U.S. Attorney General nominee and Hilary Clinton endorsement
September 17, 2007, WCHB-AM, Detroit, MI
Discussed 2008 Republican presidential campaign
September 10, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed congressional testimony regarding Iraq military operation
September 4, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential primary schedule and Military Action in Iran
August 27, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed resignation of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
August 21, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Democrat candidate forum in Iowa and retirement of Representative Dennis Hastert
August 17, 2007, National Public Radio, "Tell Me More," Washington, D.C.
Discussed Karl Rove's resignation and Hilary Clinton's presidential campaign
August 14, 2007, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, GA
Discussed Karl Rove's resignation and Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign
August 13, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iowa Straw Poll results and Sudan divestment campaign
August 6, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed presidential debates and 2008 election
August 2, 2007, WBAI-FM, New York, NY
Discussed Senator Barack Obama's speech regarding Afghanistan
July 27, 2007, National Public Radio, "Tell Me More", Washington, D.C.
Discussed CNN/YouTube Democratic candidates debate
June 28, 2007, WUSA-TV9, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Democratic presidential candidate forum and Bush Iraq plan opposition
June 25, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed hiring of immigration judges and decline of Black military enlistment
June 18, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed 2008 presidential polls and endorsements
June 11, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Joint Chiefs of Staff personnel changes
June 4, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential debates and Representative Jefferson indictment
May 21, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed dismissal of U.S. Attorneys and diversity on Sunday public affairs shows
May 14, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed lobbying reform bill
May 7, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed decision by State of Florida to move up its presidential
April 30, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed uncollected aid for Gulf Coast reconstruction
April 27, 2007, Syndication One Radio Network, Washington, D.C.
Discussed South Carolina Democratic Presidential Debate
April 26, 2007, National Public Radio, "News and Notes", Washington, D.C.
Discussed South Carolina Presidential Debate
April 23, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed "Divest from Darfur" movement and U.S. Attorney firings
April 12, 2007, National Public Radio, "News and Notes," Washington, D.C.
Discussed CBC/Fox Presidential Debate and Election Assistance Commission Report
April 12, 2007, Associated Press Radio, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Don Imus
April 12, 2007, MSNBC, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Don Imus
April 9, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iraq and presidential campaign fundraising
April 8, 2007, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote and presidential race
April 2, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Republican electoral prospects and Maryland plan to bypass electoral college
March 26, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Giuliani and Romney decision to skip Urban League annual convention
March 22, 2007, National Public Radio
Discussed role of Congressional Black Caucus in Iraq War appropriations
March 19, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed firings of U.S. Attorneys and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
March 18, 2007, WRC-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed plan to takeover D.C. public schools and Maryland budget plans
March 15, 2007, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed firings of U.S. Attorneys and Senate debate on Iraq
March 14, 2007, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, GA
Discussed firings of U.S. Attorneys and Barack Obama's presidential campaign
March 12, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed NAACP leadership change, Walter Reed out-patient care, and Halliburton
March 9, 2007, WURD-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential race and NAACP leadership change
March 4, 2007, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed D.C. public schools takeover plan and Virginia transportation bill
March 3, 2007, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Walter Reed outpatient care and Democratic presidential race
March 2, 2007, WBAI-FM, New York, NY
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
March 1, 2007, National Public Radio
Discussed Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice's legacy and N. Korea's nuclear program
February 27, 2007, WCHB-AM, Detroit, MI
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
February 26, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Republican presidential race and Senator Joseph Lieberman
January 29, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic presidential candidates
January 29, 2007, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Barack Obama's presidential prospects
January 19, 2007, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
January 19, 2007, WAOK-AM, Atlanta, GA
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
January 17, 2007, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
January 16, 2007, Mark Thompson Show, The Power, XM Satallite Radio
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
January 15, 2007, Comcast CN8 TV, "Your Morning"
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
January 4, 2007, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. ("Michael Eric Dyson Show," syndicated nationally)
Discussed newly installed Congress and political issues they face
January 2, 2007, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed legacy of former President Gerald R. Ford
December 28, 2006, PBS-TV, "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer"
Discussed the political landscape for 2008 presidential candidates
December 27, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed role of the Internet in raising campaign contributions
December 19, 2006, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. (simulcast nationally on XM Satellite Radio)
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
December 18, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed book Republicans and the Black Vote
December 11, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed "lame duck" congressional session
December 4, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court school desegregation cases
November 27, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed congressional committee assignments and possible investigations
November 20, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed proposed legislation to reinstate the military draft and presidential poll ratings
November 14, 2006, WAMU-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed D.C. Council bill raising pay for mayor and D.C. Council Chair
November 13, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed congressional leadership races and change in Republican Party chairman
November 11, 2006, Pacifica Radio Network, "Defining the Issues"
Discussed implications of the 2006 general elections
November 8, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed 2006 general election results
November 8, 2006, TeleSur News, Caracus, Venezuela
Discussed 2006 general election results
November 8, 2006, WETA-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Maryland and Virginia Senate race results
November 8, 2006, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. ("Michael Eric Dyson Show," syndicated nationally)
Discussed movement of public policy issues in new session of Congress
November 7, 2006, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed general election results
November 6, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed national general elections
November 3, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed potential impact of African American vote in Maryland Senate race
October 30, 2006, WUSA-TV, Washington, DC
Discussed book, Republicans and the Black Vote
October 30, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races
October 23, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed efforts to increase the number of women in Congress and November elections
October 16, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Ohio and Florida Senate races and Louisiana House race
October 10, 2006, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed new book, Republicans and the Black Vote
October 9, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed presidential polls, cost of Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and November elections
October 2, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed House page scandal and November elections
October 1, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Maryland and Virginia U.S. Senate races
September 26, 2006, WETA-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Republicans and the Black Vote
September 25, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed National Intelligence Estimate report on war on terrorism
September 18, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Massachusetts governors race and Representative Ney's guilty plea
September 13, 2006, WETA-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Washington, D.C. and Maryland primary elections
September 11, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed 2006 elections and President's favorability ratings among southern women
September 4, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed federal report on public charter schools and campaign 2006
September 3, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Washington, D.C. mayors race
August 30, 2006, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed candidacies of African Americans running for national or statewide office
August 28, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed anniversary of hurricane Katrina and campaign 2006
August 21, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Democratic Party 2008 nomination schedule and Florida Senate race
August 18, 2006, WGNU-AM, St. Louis, MO
Discussed Virginia and Connecticut Senate races and Congressional Black Caucus
August 11, 2006, WURD-AM, Philadelphia, PA
Discussed the role of the Congressional Black Caucus.
August 7, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Georgia U.S. House Democratic primary and Pennsylvania gubernatorial race
August 6, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Maryland gubernatorial race and Washington, D.C. mayoral race
July 19, 2006, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Voting Rights Act renewal and GOP efforts to win Black votes
July 17, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Georgia primary, Massachusetts governors race, and congressional polls
July 13, 2006, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed House of Representatives debate on Voting Rights Act renewal
July 10, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Maryland Senate race, Voting Rights Act, and military recruitment
July 2, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Virginia Senate and Maryland gubernatorial races
June 5, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed President Bush's poll numbers and Senate vote on gay marriage amendment
May 22, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed New Orleans mayoral election and congressional bribery investigations
May 15, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed suicide rates among servicemen and President Bush's immigration plan
May 8, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL.
Discussed presidential poll data, Federal contractor overbilling, and political scandal
May 7, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed political impact of local immigration and increased gas prices
May 2, 2006, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the political implications of immigration battle
May 1, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Ohio gubernatorial primary election and Darfur and immigration rallies
April 24, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed New Orleans mayoral election and Senate immigration reform legislation
April 17, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Florida and Tennessee Senate races, voter outreach, and school segregation
April 10, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iraq war costs, polling data on immigration, and CIA leak case
April 3, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed immigration rallies and New Orleans elections
April 2, 2006, WTWP-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Virginia transportation issues and D.C. mayoral race
March 20, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed congressional lobbying reform proposals and Iraq war costs
March 13, 2006, The Power, XM Satallite Radio
Discussed public opinion column writing
March 13, 206, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Tennessee Senate race and Senate presidential censure resolution
March 6, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Texas primary elections, Nigerian farmers, and line item veto proposal
February 27, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed U.S./U.A.E. ports deal and a recent study on voting rights in America
February 24, 2006, WGNU-AM, St. Louis, MO
Discussed U.S./U.A.E. ports deal and Senate and Governors races around the country
February 20, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed congressional ethics reform and federal budget
February 13, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Senate hearings into federal response to hurricane Katrina and PA governors race
February 7, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed State of the Union Address and new House majority leader
January 30, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Senate investigation into federal response to Hurricane Katrina
January 25, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court vote, lobbying reform, and 2006 congressional elections
January 18, 2006, WAMU-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed D.C. congressional representation
January 17, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Liberian presidential inauguration and Rev. Martin Luther King's legacy
January 11, 2006, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed lobbyist bribery scandal and Supreme Court confirmation hearings
December 20, 2005, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed D.C. Baseball stadium deal and the politics of economic development
December 19, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Patriot Act, domestic spying, and Iraq voting irregularities
December 12, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Senator Eugene McCarthy's political legacy and Supreme Court Nomination
December 5, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed New Jersey U.S. Senate seat and release of documents on Hurricane Katrina
November 28, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed comments by Representative John Murtha regarding Iraq War
November 21, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iraq War and Federal budget cuts
November 14, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed President Bush's Veteran's Day speech and French riots
November 7, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Virginia & New Jersey elections, presidential summit, & public Opinion polls
November 6, 2005, WBIG-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Virginia Gubernatorial and Maryland Senate races
October 31, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court nomination and CIA leak investigation
October 25, 2005, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Rosa Parks' contribution to civil rights movement and her legacy
October 24, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination and CIA leak investigation
October 21, 2005, WGNU-AM, St. Louis, MO
Discussed Supreme Court, Millions More Movement, and Tom DeLay indictment
October 17, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed President Bush poll numbers and Millions More Movement
October, 14, 2005, BBC Radio, London, England
Discussed the Millions More Movement
October 2, 2005, WBIG-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Maryland and Virginia gubernatorial races and Tom DeLay indictment
September 30, 2005, WAMU-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed District government ten years since congressional-mandated control board
September 26, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed anti-war march and Supreme Court nomination
September 24, 2005, WPFW-FM and Pacifica Radio (Broadcast on 114 stations nationwide)
Provided political analysis at live coverage of anti-war march
September 21, 2005, BBC Radio, London, England
Discussed relationship between African Americans and the Republican Party
September 20, 2005, WGNU-AM, St. Louis, MO
Discussed relationship between African Americans and the Republican Party
September 19, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Federal plan to rebuild New Orleans and U.N. poverty summit
September 15, 2005, National Public Radio, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President Bush's standing in the African American community
September 13, 2005, BBC Radio, London, England
Discussed urban poverty in the United States
September 12, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court confirmation hearings
September 4, 2005, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed Federal disaster relief efforts in New Orleans
September 4, 2005, WBIG-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Federal disaster relief efforts in New Orleans and death William Rehnquist
September 4, 2005, WRC-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed local and national political issues
August 29, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed proposed domestic program cuts and Rev. Pat Robertson
August 22, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Iraq Constitution and Federal probe of Representative William Jefferson
August 15, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Justice Sunday II and Formation of National Black Republican Association
August 8, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed death penalty, Anti-War protest, and Robert Novak
August 1, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed 40th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court, and United Nations
July 30, 2005, The Power, XM Satellite Radio, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the Voting Rights Act
July 25, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts
July 20, 2005, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed CIA leak/Karl Rove controversy and Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts
July 18, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Patriot Act, charges filed against Saddam Hussein, and Supreme Court
July 14, 2005, The Power, XM Satellite Radio, Washington, D.C.
Discussed CIA leak/Karl Rove controversy.
July 11, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed G8 summit and its implications for U.S. public policy
July, 4, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Supreme Court vacancies and House domestic program appropriations cuts
June 29, 2005, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. (Simulcast nationally on XM Satellite Radio)
Discussed President Bush's speech to the nation on Iraq
June 28, 2005, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed race and public policy
June 27, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed Downing Street memo and other congressional issues
June 17, 2005, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, "The Current"
Discussed U.S. Senate Lynching apology
May 23, 2005, WVON-AM, Chicago, IL
Discussed 2006 Maryland Democratic U.S. Senate Race
May 3, 2005, KPFT-AM, Houston, TX
Discussed Cancellation of BET Nightly News
January 21, 2005, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed President Bush's Inauguration Speech
January 17, 2005, ABC News, Nationwide Broadcast (ABC News Now)
Discussed Federal Payment to Journalist for Public Policy Support Scandal
January 12, 2005, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed Federal Payment to Journalist for Public Policy Support Scandal
November 30, 2004, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed D.C. baseball financing plan
November 30, 2004, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Resignation of Kweisi Mfume as President of NAACP
November 30, 2004, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed Resignation of Kweisi Mfume as President of NAACP
November 11, 2004, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the future of the Democratic party
November 4, 2004, WTTG-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed potential policy initiatives for the second Bush administration
November 3, 2004, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the local and national elections
August 31, 2004, KGNU-FM, Boulder & Denver, CO
Discussed Republican Party and Republican National Convention
August 12, 2004, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. (simulcast nationally on XM Satellite Radio)
Discussed the Barack Obama-Alan Keyes Illinois Senate race
August 12, 2004, WWPR-AM and WDCF-AM, Tampa, FL
Discussed political parties' attempts to attract Black votes for presidential election
August 11, 2004, KPFT-FM, Houston, TX
Discussed Obama-Keyes Senate race
July 28, 2004, KGNU-FM, Boulder & Denver, CO
Discussed the Democratic national convention
July 5, 2004, WUSA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Discussed comments made by Bill Cosby on the Black community
June 9, 2004, WPFW-FM, Washington, D.C. (simulcast nationally on Pacifica Radio Network)
Discussed President Ronald Reagan's domestic policy legacy
January 7, 2004, WAMU-FM, Washington, D.C.
Discussed the political history of the District of Columbia
December 22, 2003, WOL-AM, Washington, D.C. (simulcast nationally on XM Satellite Radio)
Discussed book, Home Rule or House Rule?
Consulting and Community Service
February 2008, Member, D.C. Quarter Design Advisory Committee (congressional appointee).
January 2007 – Currently, Member, Board of Directors, Historic Kappa House Restoration Foundation
June-July 2003, Advisor to Urban Analytics for District of Columbia Government project assessing the costs to the District for hosting the national government.