(Me) On The Radio

As I explained last week, after my most recent Aol News piece on the Tea Party and racism went live, I got the typical flooding of my inbox from conservatives who swear I was going to lead the Black revolution to the sounds of a President Obama speech over a Nitti beat.

But, tucked away in my junk mail folder was an invitation from a conservative radio host by the name of Rusty Humphries who read my column and invited me to speak about my piece on his show. He swore that it was not a “gotcha” interview, but given the record of some of his colleagues, I was suspicious.

Thankfully, the incredibly wonderful and talented author, Mitzi Miller, encouraged me to do the interview. I’m glad I listened to her. Though we didn’t agree on much, Rusty was kind and allowed me to speak my piece in peace. I didn’t know it would be five million people (who likely won’t agree with me) were listening, but it beats screaming at the raggedy (when I was there) CVS on Georgia Avenue.

In the past some opportunities for me to do press about my work were suggested, but never came to fruition. So this is me breaking my virginity. I don’t think I sound like a babbling idiot so I consider this a win. Now, if you think at any point I sound like Soulja Boy raps, let me know and I’ll strip for a speech coach by next Friday.

In the meantime, if you want to hear me you can check out the link below:

Michael Arceneaux Interview, The Rusty Humphries Show by youngsinick

So yeah, that’s that. A producer of the show said Rusty was impressed by what I said and my view of things in the political realm. Go me, I didn’t sound like I was high on Four Loko.

Here’s to hoping I get to do more of this (and TV) and not just with politics (not at all a subtle hint, I know). I know my voice matters. It’s about damn time more people hear it.

If You Say You’re Not Racist, Prove It

In my latest piece for Aol News, I gave the Tea Party the benefit of the doubt.

For well over a year now members of the group have denied accusations that they are a racist organization. Sure enough, founders of the group are more tied to libertarian ideology than classic American klansman philosophy, but that doesn’t negate they’ve allowed the buffoons of the country to hijack their movement because there is strength in numbers.

I really, really tried to be fair to the group despite wishing to send the whole lot of them to some deserted island. Those interested can let me know if I did a decent job. I’m pretty certain I’ll be seeing “you’re racist you black bastard” emails by mid-afternoon, though.

Click here to check out “Time for Tea Party Leaders to Act on Racism.” Yes, the title could be better. Leave me alone.

No Myth In Majority’s Privilege

New piece up on Aol News. This time on Sen. Jim Webb’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Diversity and the Myth of White Privilege.” Myth?

Yeah, I know.

If you care to read, you can check it out here.

Gun’s In God’s House

Running a little behind today. That’s what happens when you spend Sunday turning planned discussions about work and life into strong drinks and dancing under tables to “Rude Boy.” Or, so I’ve heard.

In any event, this is a little late in posting, but nevertheless, wrote a new piece for AOL News about Governor Bobby Jindal signing the controversial “guns-in-church” bill that paves the way for some to bring concealed weapons into religious institutions.

Although the Texan in me wouldn’t mind being a legal carrier at times, the longer I thought about it the more this all seemed like another instance of why we need more gun control.

If you’d like to check out the piece, you can do see here.

More updates are on the way.

Ignore Rush and Criers of Reverse Racism

Wrote a new piece for AOL News about the whining privilege complaining about something they know very little about.

Here’s an excerpt:

Unless you live on some remote island that requires an intense psychological evaluation before admittance, chances are, you’ve encountered some mentally deranged individual on a street, bus stop or liquor store who spouts out the most ridiculous statements in order to grab your attention.

Something like “Jesus will return to the earth on the back of a Tyrannosaurus rex to seek revenge for the popularity of Lady Gaga.”

For me, along with others who know better, Rush Limbaugh is the political equivalent of such lunacy.

If you’d like to check out the rest, you may do so here.

Dumb Dumb Diddy

Wrote a piece on Senator Orrin Hatch’s assertion that when it comes to the gays, politics is the religion of choice versus an actual religion.

Yeah, I thought it was stupid was hell, too.

Click here to check it out.

Time For The Police To Change Their Style

Wrote a new piece for AOL News about the death of Aiyana Taylor at the hands of the Detroit Police Department and the need for a new style of policing — one that doesn’t mirror the military.

Click here to check it out.

We’re On A Break…Maybe

There’s a perfectly good explanation for this picture. I swear. So come on, follow me to find out why.

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Saying Something Nice About People You Usually Can’t Stand

The term black Republican makes about as much sense to me as a Vegas steakhouse or a Tiger Woods abstinence celebration camp, and yet, when I found out that 32 black Republicans were running for Congress this year I didn’t frown as much as I typically do.

Maybe because even though most of them are nothing more than black faces spreading the same messages conveyed by old white men, ultimately, maybe this will bread birth to some less irritating black GOPers with some new ideas. Meghan McCain with a tan, if you will.

So I wrote another piece for AOL News, if you’d like to check it out, click here.

If you’re wondering, yes hell’s temperature cooled by a few degrees.

I also wrote one earlier this week about Arizona’s immigration law and the need for real immigration reform. You can read that one here.

Monica Interview

I interviewed Monica for another one of the day gigs. If you care to read and let me know what you think about it, click here.

Also, coming with a much needed update later. How much later? Uh, we’ll see. It’s coming, though. Forward all hate mail to someone who will actually read it.

Smile and thank you as always.