William Owens, Jr., author of the soon-to-be released book, Obama: Why Black America Should Have Doubts will be joining Dr. Ada Fisher on Saturday, August 23rd, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 47 Eagle Street. Owens’ book challenges the assumption that all black Americans should and will vote for presumptive Democratic Party nominee, Barack Obama. The theme of this event will be “Black Republicans: Reclaiming Our Place.” It will be held from 9a.m. until noon. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30a.m. There is no charge for admission and it is open to everyone.This forum, which will be held during the weekend of Goombay Festival just around the corner from the YMI Cultural Center, is a joint effort between the Buncome County Republican Party, chaired by Dr. Timothy Johnson, and the Minority Affairs Committee, chaired by Pastor Jimmy Bention who is also Vice Chairman of the Union County Republican Party.
“Too many people assume that all people of color are automatically voting Democrat, but this is far from the truth” says Johnson. “Public forums such as this one will remind anyone seeking public office that they cannot take our votes for granted.”
Dr. Ada M. Fisher, North Carolina’s first black National Committeewoman, accepted her invitation last week to participate. Dr. Fisher’s impassioned nominating speech at the state GOP convention in June won her several standing ovations and even more laughs from the audience. Dr. Ada M. Fisher is a licensed teacher for secondary education in mathematics and science, previously elected school board member, physician, and is the Republican candidate for the NC House 77th District.
William Owens, Jr. is an accomplished author of seven books. He is president and founder of Higher Standard Enterprises, Inc., a multi-media company focusing on publishing books and developing productions that speak to the issues of country and community. He has been featured on radio and TV shows throughout the country regarding numerous issues within the scope of politics and religion. Owens and his wife, Selena, have been married for twenty-three years. They are the proud parents of four children and reside in North Carolina.
