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Paris Dennard (born August 18, 1982) is Republican political commentator, columnist, and communications strategist. He previously worked from 2005 to 2009 in the White House of President George W. Bush, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for over four years as the Senior Director of Strategic Communications. He has appeared as a conservative commentator on many national outlets including Fox News, Black News Channel, Newsmax, CNN and NPR.

Early life and education

While attending Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, Dennard served as Student Body President, the chairman of the Arizona Teenage Republicans and spoke at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. After graduating from Brophy in 2000, Dennard attended Pepperdine University on several scholarships including one for students of color. He was featured with Sean Combs for an MTV special and interview at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Dennard graduated from Pepperdine in 2005 with a B.A. in political science and public relations.

Professional career

White House staff

Between 2005 and 2009, Dennard worked in George W. Bush's White House at the Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of Political Affairs, and the Office of Public Liaison. During that time, he served as White House Director of Black Outreach; coordinated the meetings and travels of the President, First Lady Laura Bush, and the House of Representatives; and planned various events in the White House. Between 2009 and 2011, Dennard worked at the Republican National Committee as an associate director for Coalitions.

Communications consulting

Dennard is also a consultant through his own firm on strategic communication, political management, image and brand development, and media training issues.

Republican National Committee

In March 2020, Dennard was hired by the Republican National Committee, subsequently working as a national spokesperson and as director of Black media affairs. During the 2020 presidential campaign, he also served on the advisory board of Black Voices for Trump. The RNC fired Dennard in August 2022.

See also

• Black conservatism in the United States