Human Rights Activist Returns to Radio

Radio One gave no reason for the firings, but stated in a press release that the network is “thrilled” by the change in lineup. Meanwhile, Redding News Review recently reported that Radio One officials held a financial meeting with members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) prior to the firings. Shannon Reeves, the RNC director of state and local development and chair of its African American Leadership Council, denies that such a meeting occurred. Further, Black conservative host and Bush political consultant Raynard Jackson – who maintains that Black political leadership “continue to indoctrinate Blacks with a radical, liberal orthodoxy that breeds a mentality of victimization and dependency” – apparently has been added to the network roster. Jackson is also a member of the Black conservative think tank, Project 21, according to that organization’s website.

Those of us at BlackCommentator.com who are familiar with the work of Mark Thompson are pleased that SIRIUS Satellite Radio has put him back on the air. His voice is needed. Paramount to that voice being fully heard, Thompson has total editorial control over the content and direction of his program.

SIRIUS has announced that in addition to writers from BC appearing each Thursday, other newsmaker on the program will include: