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REPUBLICAN RUNDOWN
January 21, 2022
Vol. 2, No. 33
CHAIRMAN'S CORNER
Ken Raymond, Chairman
FCGOP Celebrates Black History Month!!!
During the final weeks of this month, and throughout the month of February, the Forsyth County Republican Party is celebrating Black History Month by teaching historic truth about the connection between the black community and the Republican Party. This information is easily verified, but not taught in public schools for political reasons.
We’ll publish information about the role the GOP played, and continues to play, to establish freedom for black Americans. And finally, we’ll also publish information about the courageous black republican congressmen, and state representatives, as they fought for equality, for newly freed slaves, against Democrat white supremacists and their allies in the Ku Klux Klan.
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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued an executive order known as the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln issued the proclamation as Commander-In-Chief during the Civil War.
The order applied to all southern states but excluded Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee because of their loyalty or because they were under Union control at the time.
One of the immediate consequences of the proclamation was a sudden rise in recruitment of black soldiers from the north and mid-west. The proclamation also stated that former slaves could join the Union Army. By the end of the war, about 200,000 blacks joined the Union military.
About 50,000 slaves were freed immediately after the proclamation. The remaining 3.1 million were freed during the course of the war.
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On January 5, 1874, Republican Congressman Alonzo Jacob Ransier delivered a speech in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 on the floor of the House.
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 guaranteed equal access to public places and equal treatment regardless of color. Ransier, who represented South Carolina, also responded to the claim that the bill would lead to an increase in interracial marriage and sexual relationships.
During his speech Ransier said "There is not an intelligent white man or black man who does not know that this is the sheerest nonsense: these negro-haters would not open schoolhouses, hotels, places of amusement, common conveyances, or the jury box to colored people because they believe it injures both blacks and whites in this manner."
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On January 10, 1874, Republican Congressman Richard Harvey Cain delivered a speech in favor of the Civil Rights Bill of 1875 on the floor of the House. Congressman Cain represented South Carolina's 2nd district.
During his speech Cain said, "We come here clothed in the garb of American citizenship. We come demanding our rights in the name of justice. We come, with no arrogance on our part, asking that this great nation, which laid the foundations of civilization and progress more deeply and more securely than any other nation on the face of the earth, to guarantee us protection from outrage."
" And inasmuch as we have been raised to the dignity, to the honor, to the position of our manhood, we ask that the laws of this country should guarantee all the rights and immunities belonging to that proud position, to be enforced all over this broad land."
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FORSYTH COUNTY YOUNG REPUBLICANS
The Forsyth County Young Republicans will hold their next meeting on January 25th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The will hear from Dr. Christin McMasters, who will speak about liberty, the Constitution, and more. The meeting will take place at Campus Gas: 1231 Polo Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
TARGETED OUTREACH COMMITTEE
RECOGNIZING OUR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS
Shortly before Christmas, the Targeted Outreach Committee delivered goodies, reflective bumper stickers and thank you cards to the Downtown Police Station and the Downtown Fire Station on Cherry Street. The staff at these stations were very appreciative of our recognition of their service.
 
HELP NEEDED - DELIVERIES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
We would like to thank the law enforcement officers and firefighters at many stations around the county by bringing them snacks and cards in honor of Valentine's Day. We could use help with this project in a couple of different ways.
1. We need volunteers who are willing to bake or purchase snacks and deliver them to a police station or fire station near them. Snack ideas include Valentine's cookies or cupcakes, granola bars, individual packages of crackers, small water bottles, etc.
2. If you don't have time to make a delivery but would like to purchase snacks or contribute money to buy snacks, that would be great! Please contact Targeted Outreach Committee Chair Colleen Lopina at [email protected] by February 9 if you can help in any way.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
- Bob Dorsch has been appointed Chair of the Voter Integrity Committee
- Ron Joyce and Tom Hatcher have been appointed to the Finance Committee
Congratulations!!
CHAIRMAN RAYMOND PARTICIPATES IN ROUNDTABLE
Chairman Ken Raymond is participating in a virtual Roundtable on Thursday, January 27th at 7 pm with Law Enforcement, Educational leaders, and Political Candidates. The event is sponsored by the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Winston-Salem State University. The discussion will be broadcasted on Facebook live and posted on YouTube.
BLACK HISTORY OUTREACH EVENT
SAVE THE DATE for Thursday, February 24th! Forsyth County Republican Party's Outreach Committee is working with the Forsyth County Republican Women's club to organize a Black History event. Location and time will be announced soon.
FCGOP IS RECRUITING ONE-STOP EARLY VOTING WORKERS
You can go ahead and volunteer for One-Stop Early Voting. You can work in shifts, working no more than 7 hours a day. Compensation is $12/hour and training will be provided by the Board of Elections.
Responsibilities include: checking in voters, issuing ballots, activating the ballot-marking device, managing the tabulator, reconciling the voter applications, and curbside voting. One-Stop Early Voting Workers assist with the tasks assigned by the site Lead, including the daily opening and closing process of the early voting site.
Please respond to [email protected] if you are interested in these part time positions. If you have questions, please call or text Pat (336.705.2359), Kathleen (336.407.9272), or Joan (336.671.0005).
WE NEED Republicans working at every Early Voting site.
*If you would like to serve as a Poll Observer during One-Stop Early Voting and work a 4 hour shift (volunteer only), please send an email to: [email protected]
CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
The candidate filing period has been halted. But, if you are already interested in running or would like to find out more information before committing, please email us at [email protected] . We have some great resources to share and we are looking forward to assisting you!
Kristin Schollander, Chair, Scott Cumbie, Ron Joyce, Christin McMasters, and David Singletary
FCGOP NEWS
Did you miss a Republican Rundown or want to get caught up on news through the week? Make sure to visit: https://forsyth.nc.gop/news
IMPORTANT DATES
| January 25 |
Forsyth County Young Republicans
Guest Speaker: Dr. Christin McMasters
6:00-8:00 PM at Campus Gas: 1231 Polo Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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| January 27 |
Community Roundtable
7:00 PM - The event is sponsored by the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Winston-Salem State University. The discussion will be broadcasted on Facebook live and posted on YouTube.
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| February 24 |
Black History Event
Save the Date! Location and Time will be announced soon!
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| March 19 |
Forsyth County Convention
Save the Date!
Location: Village Inn Hotel and Events Center, 6205 Ramada Drive, Clemmons
Time: 8 am - 1 pm
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Chairman: Ken Raymond
Phone (336) 724-6000
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://forsyth.nc.gop
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fcncgop
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