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Cedra Crenshaw |
TAPROOT's Annual Picnic
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Conservative influence continues to grow in the African-American community. Conservative politics continues to break down racial barriers. Likewise, TAPROOT influence continues to grow among suburban black voters. Evidence of this trend showed up at TAPROOT’s annual picnic in the form of a conservative, Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate, Cedra Crenshaw, who gave a brief talk.
Elected officials and conservative activists from as far away as Peoria celebrated at Echo Point Park, in Woodridge, on a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon, August 22. They broke bread, swapped stories and plotted strategies in anticipation of the portentous election they expect next November 2.
Among the many African-Americans who have chosen to associate themselves with TAPROOT is Lee Walker, a former member of the board. His latest contribution to conservativism is his book, “Rediscovering Black Conservativism.” He argues persuasively that the black community is inherently conservative, with family values and a solid work ethic. He offers Booker T. Washington as the proper model for black political behavior and stresses education as the only program which will reliably bring disadvantaged blacks into the American mainstream.
Some years ago, Frank Penn dropped in to visit with conservatives at the TAPROOT picnic. A former police... (more Conservatives Break Down Barriers)
For info, call David 630-653-0462; George 630-393-6401. Next breakfast meeting is Sept. 18.
TAPROOT stands for “Traditions And Principles Republicans Often Overlook Today.” The organization serves conservatives mostly in the DuPage County area. It supports candidates who adhere to the principles outlined in the U.S. Constitution. It upholds the right to life, the right to property, the right to bear arms, family values and limited government. TAPROOT meets monthly, 8:00 AM, at the Old Country Buffet, in Lombard, off Roosevelt Road, about a half-mile east of Highland Avenue. The doors open at 7:30 AM, the talk starts at 8:30 AM. Attendees need to purchase an all-you-can-eat meal ticket for only $5.99, plus one dollar charge for use of the room.
Contact: Dave 630-653-0462 or George 630-393-6401
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