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Star Parker
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Larstella Irby
October 23, 1955 Moses Lake, Washington, U.S.
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| Political party | Republican |
Star Parker (born October 23, 1955) is an American writer, speaker, and political activist. She is known for her work as a syndicated columnist, author, and television host. In 1995, she started an organization called the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE). She also ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2010.
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About Star Parker
Star Parker was born in Moses Lake, Washington. She grew up in a home where religion was not a big part of daily life. After facing some challenges in her youth, she became interested in conservative ideas about society and politics. She then decided to dedicate her efforts to helping others.
Founding CURE
In 1995, Star Parker founded the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education, which later became the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE). CURE is a "think tank," which means it's an organization that researches and suggests new ideas for public policy. It is located in Washington, D.C.
CURE's main goal is to find ways to help people move from relying on government support to becoming more independent. The organization focuses on ideas that support faith, freedom, and personal responsibility to fight poverty and help people regain their dignity. Star Parker is the president of CURE.
Her Work and Recognition
Star Parker writes a weekly column that is published in newspapers across the country and on websites like Townhall. She often appears as a guest commentator on national television and radio networks, including Newsmax, EWTN, and FOX News. She also creates weekly segments for Straight Arrow News.
Awards and Honors
Star Parker has received several awards for her work:
- In 2016, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) named her the "Ronald Reagan Foot Soldier of the Year." This award honors people who work hard to promote conservative values.
- In 2017, she received the Groundswell Impact award.
- In 2018, Bott Radio Network gave her its annual Queen Esther award.
Government Advisory Roles
Star Parker has also advised government groups:
- In 2017, she joined an advisory team for the White House Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives. Here, she shared ideas on how to improve communities facing difficulties.
- In 2018, she was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to the U.S. Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission. This commission celebrated the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass, an important historical figure.
- In 2020, President Donald Trump appointed her to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights California Advisory Committee.
Television Host
Star Parker hosts a weekly news show called CURE America with Star Parker. This show airs on TCT TV, NRB TV, and various online streaming platforms. She has interviewed many important people in politics and policy, such as Senator Tim Scott and economist Grover Norquist.
Her Beliefs
Star Parker believes that strong families and good moral values are essential for ending poverty. She supports reducing government welfare programs. She has said that she believes these programs can sometimes make people too dependent on the government. She thinks that people should focus on how to take care of themselves.
Running for Congress
In March 2010, Star Parker announced that she would run for Congress in California's 37th District. This district includes cities like Long Beach and Compton. In the election held on November 2, 2010, she ran as a Republican candidate. She lost the election to Democrat Laura Richardson, receiving 22.7 percent of the votes.
Books by Star Parker
Star Parker has written several books where she shares her ideas and experiences. These books include:
- 2003: Uncle Sam's Plantation: How Big Government Enslaves America's Poor and What We Can Do About It
- 2006: White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay
- 2014: Blind Conceit: Politics, Policy and Racial Polarization: Moving Forward to Save America
- 2019: Necessary Noise: How Donald Trump Inflames the Culture War and Why This Is Good News for America
See also
- Black conservatism in the United States
