Project 21: Press Releases

Starbucks Shutdown Prompts Concern That “Racial Bias Training” Programs Actually Violate Civil Rights Non-Minority and Male Employees Could Be Disadvantaged Washington, DC – With the Starbucks chain of coffeehouses planning to shutter over 8,000 locations on May 29 to train approximately 175,000 members of its workforce on issues of alleged “implicit bias” and “promot[ing] conscious inclusion,” the Project 21 black leadership network has asked the federal government to look into whether blanket assumptions by an employer in such situations constitute a violation of employees’ civil rights. “Not only does implicit bias training on the part of employers eat up valuable ...

St. Louis, MO/Washington, D.C. - "Stacy On The Right," the daily talk radio program hosted by Project 21 Co-Chairman Stacy Washington, has expanded its reach with the pickup of three new terrestrial radio stations in Georgia and Florida. "It's exciting to see more program directors add us to their lineups," said Washington. "My brand of clear-headed, engaging and thought-provoking discussion is a perfect fit for today's hectic media landscape. People want content delivered calmly and succinctly with a mix of guests, calls and commentary. We provide just that." Washington's show, broadcast live from 3-5pm daily, is now heard on the ...

Ambitious Executive Order on "Economic Mobility" Called a "Welcome Development" Project 21 to Issue "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America" Aligning with Aspects of Trump Reform Agenda Washington, D.C. - Calling it a "welcome development that will lead to greater economic prosperity," black conservatives from the Project 21 black leadership network are praising the Trump Administration's new executive order designed to improve and expand upon welfare reform efforts begun more than two decades ago. "With communities across the country beginning to truly enjoy the recently-enacted tax cuts, the Trump Administration is now turning to welfare reform. This is ...

Trump Congratulated on “Well-Written and Well-Delivered Speech” to “Make Americans Freer, Happier and Even More Prosperous” Washington, D.C. – Following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address, black activists with the Project 21 leadership network are available for comment. In tonight’s address, President Trump spoke of a “new American moment” in which “[t]here has never been a better time to start living the American Dream.” He touted the approximately 3 million workers receiving bonuses tied to his tax reform package as well as his desire for “every American to know the dignity of a hard day’s work.” He ...

Planned "Teach-Ins" Against Trump Tax Cut Are "Misusing" King Legacy Washington, DC -  Attaching their anti-Trump agenda to the upcoming national holiday commemorating the life and accomplishments of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., congressional liberals plan to hijack the civil rights-era tactic of "teach-ins" to further demonize recently-passed tax reform and to promote amnesty for illegal aliens. Black activists with the Project 21 leadership network condemn this misappropriation of the King legacy, particularly since the recent economic upswing has been beneficial to black Americans. "This is a stunning development. In the name of black America and our nation's historic ...

"Cynical" Attack on National Anthem Divides Nation NAACP Chapter's Demand Contradicts Earlier Claims That Protests Are Not About Flag Washington, D.C. - As the NAACP's California chapter argues that the "Star-Spangled Banner" should be dropped as America's national song because it is "racist" and "anti-black," members of the Project 21 black leadership network condemn such claims as cynical and divisive. Black conservatives with Project 21 also note that this lobbying by the NAACP conflicts with earlier claims by left-wing activists that activities such as NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem are about free speech and not directed at the ...

Washington, D.C. / Pine Grove Mills, PA - A man of the cloth in Pennsylvania who also wears a badge is now contemplating packing a pistol in the pulpit to protect his parish. Bishop Council Nedd II, rector of St. Alban's Anglican Church in Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania and co-chairman of the Project 21 black leadership network, is reassessing security at his church after the mass murder of worshipers at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 5. Nedd is also a Pennsylvania state constable. In a commentary published by Project 21, Nedd wrote: A pistol in ...

Washington, D.C. - Recently released unemployment statistics showing black unemployment at a 17-year low are being applauded by members of the Project 21 black leadership network as a triumph of the "commonsense" policies and economic confidence brought about by the Trump Administration. "Commonsense measures to reduce regulation are a major step in improving American economic conditions," said Project 21 Co-Chairman Horace Cooper, a former leadership aide on Capitol Hill. "Once Congress steps up to reduce taxes and repeal Obamacare, the markets and the economy will skyrocket — taking such good fortunes to black America and the rest of the nation." ...

NFL's Indulgence of Radical Politics Sends Divisive Message, Drives Away Fans Washington, D.C. - With the high likelihood of continued instances of professional football players "taking a knee" while the National Anthem is played during this week's NFL games, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are warning that continued protests lacking clear intentions are hurting the sport's reputation as well as the well-being of its sponsors. While fans who have been polled by the media do not necessarily want players fired over their protests, overwhelming majorities want professional athletes to stand respectfully during the playing of the National ...

Jemele Hill's Allegations Hurt Race Relations and the ESPN Brand Washington, D.C. - After ESPN host Jemele Hill tweeted that President Donald Trump and his supporters are "white supremacists," black conservatives with the Project 21 leadership network are criticizing Hill for her wild and incendiary allegations. They further fault the Disney-owned sports network for fostering liberal extremism at the risk of driving away viewers and sponsors. "Jemele Hill is not only hurting her own credibility by feeding the hate machine disrupting our nation, but she is causing more harm in a divided America. Her outbursts seem nothing more than the ...

Local Project 21 Members Commend NAACP Affiliate for Standing Up to "Bad Policy" Potentially Hurtful to Missouri Residents and Businesses St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - Local members of the Project 21 black leadership network are commending the St. Louis County NAACP for coming out against a "travel advisory" that was issued toward the state of Missouri by the group's state chapter and recognized by its national leadership. Hours after Project 21 criticized the advisory that suggested minority travelers in the Show Me State were at risk of "looming danger," the county affiliate issued a statement calling on the ...

Project 21 Members Say Stunt "Only Serves to Racially Fracture Our National Psyche" St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - The NAACP recently issued a "travel advisory" for the state of Missouri that suggests a "looming danger" exists there. Members of the Project 21 black leadership network who live in Missouri see this as an unproductive publicity stunt ignoring the real problems affecting black residents in the Show Me State — particularly in the city of St. Louis. Originating with the Missouri NAACP State Conference and recognized at the NAACP's annual convention in late July, the advisory states, in part: ...

Hypocritical Actions, Hysterical Assertions Hurt Gore's Credibility Washington, D.C. - As Al Gore takes his An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power documentary into theaters nationwide, black activists with the Project 21 leadership network are criticizing the former vice president for being out of touch with the needs of the American people. In particular, Project 21 members say Gore's green agenda is harmful to the well-being of poor and minority households and that his actions detract from his message. On the documentary's promotional website, people are urged to reduce their "carbon footprint" by using fewer of the plentiful and more economical ...

Gore Supports Climate Policies Harmful to Poor, Minorities While Silent About Father's Segregationist History Washington, D.C. - Earlier this week, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Jr. compared climate activism with moral movements to abolish slavery, end apartheid and promote women's suffrage. Black conservatives with the Project 21 leadership network question the accuracy and sincerity of Gore's wild comparison. "This is truly rich coming from the son of a segregationist. When his father was filibustering against the civil rights for blacks in the Senate, where was Al Gore, Jr.'s concern?" asked Project 21 Co-Chairman Horace Cooper, a former assistant law ...

Black Conservative Radio Host in the Spotlight After Her Pro-2nd Amendment Commentary Resulted in Column Suspension St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - Stacy Washington, the co-chairman of the National Center for Public Policy Research's Project 21 black leadership network, is the author and face of the cover story in the July issue of NRA America's 1st Freedom magazine. In the article, Washington recounts the controversy surrounding her pro-gun commentary in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, why she broke off her relationship with the newspaper and how bias threatens the future of the media industry. "I'm so excited to have written ...

Project 21 Stresses Importance of Freedom and Forgiveness Washington, D.C. - In observance of "Juneteenth," the oldest and most popular commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are urging black Americans to overcome the hurt of past suffering and focus on the current opportunities and freedoms offered to them in modern-day America. "Juneteenth marks the total emancipation of enslaved Americans. But a form of slavery still exists within the black community when too many of us confine ourselves to a rigid political mindset. Due to a very effective campaign ...

"It's Never Been a Secret That I Support the Second Amendment and the National Rifle Association" St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - Project 21 Co-Chairman Stacy Washington, a black conservative, was recently suspended by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after writing a column defending gun ownership. She is now speaking out and available for interviews about the allegations made against her by the newspaper's management and her decision to end writing for the Post-Dispatch altogether. Washington was recently selected to help guide Project 21, a leadership network promoting the diversity of political opinion within the black community in America, as ...

Black Conservative Leader Stacy Washington Was Called Out by Post Columnist for Saying Americans Should Be Outraged by Demeaning Statements Made By Musicians and Others, Not Just Politicians Washington Calls on All Americans to Push Society in "A Just and Honorable Direction" St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - Stacy Washington, Urban Talk Radio host and a national spokesman for the black leadership group Project 21, has issued this response to a Washington Post article attacking Washington's contention that music with lyrics demeaning women coarsen and harm our culture: The Washington Post goes to great lengths to discredit the idea ...

St. Louis, MO / Washington, D.C. - New leadership is arriving today in seven U.S. cities with the debut of Stacy Washington's "Stacy on the Right" radio program in seven urban markets on the Urban Family Talk network. This new, national - and conservative - voice will be heard daily on urban talk radio in Memphis, Cleveland, Madison, Tupelo, Toledo, Boise, and Atlanta. It promises a new era of daily, blunt, "let's-solve-this" dialogue between urban communities and a black conservative leader with a no-nonsense approach to both issues and personalities. "Media gives short shrift to black conservatives especially, and conservatives ...

Killings of Police Officers; 'Community v. Police' Debate; Fourth Verdict in Freddie Gray Trial Expected July 18 Among Available Topics Washington, D.C. - Black conservatives affiliated with the Project 21 national leadership group are available for interviews and commentary on breaking news events, including but not limited to: the murder of police officers in Baton Rouge on July 17; the expected July 18 verdict in the trial of Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice in the fourth Freddie Gray trial; the ongoing conversation about law enforcement's treatment of and relationship with the black community; and more. Members available for interviews include, ...