Author: Shawn Williams

5 Republican/Conservative Politicians I can tolerate

5 Republican/Conservative Politicians I can tolerate

Over the last couple of weeks a lot of people have sent me….less just say less than positive responses to my thoughts about Dr. Wright and Black Pastors.  Most had never visited Dallas South prior to this.  They felt they needed to let me know that they respected good black...

James Cone expounds on Black Liberation Theology

James Cone expounds on Black Liberation Theology

The Truth About Trinity United Church posted this excellent YouTube clip on their excellent website. This is a discussion with James Cone, one of the fathers of Black Liberation Theology.I’m not sure if most of you have the patience to stick with the 20 minute interview, but those of you...

PPT releases video for “When We Was Kool”

PPT releases video for “When We Was Kool”

I’m proud to share with you the latest video from Dallas’ own PPT. Check out Pikahsso, Picnic, and Tahiti in their latest joint When We Was Kool. And lookout for their new album Denglish sent to release on April 15th.I’ve included an interview I conducted with Pikahsso last year around...

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENCOURAGES DALLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER SATURDAY

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENCOURAGES DALLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER SATURDAY

    IRS Targeting Americans Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Who Are Not Required to File Income Taxes Washington, D.C. – (March 26, 2008)  Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today encouraged residents of the Greater Metroplex to participate in Super Saturday, to be held this Saturday, March 29, across the country....

Dean Snyder, pastor of Hillary Clinton’s former church, warns against using Jeremiah Wright to polarize the nation

Dean Snyder, pastor of Hillary Clinton’s former church, warns against using Jeremiah Wright to polarize the nation

I’d like to provide everyone with a statement issued by Dean J. Snyder, Senior Minister of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C.  Foundry is the church that the Clinton’s attend during their time in the White House.  It should be noted that Syder was not the pastor of Foundry...

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes NAACP bid finally makes DMN, Ragland column appears Wednesday

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes NAACP bid finally makes DMN, Ragland column appears Wednesday

James Ragland writes a column today regarding Dr. Federick D. Haynes and his candidacy for President of the national NAACP. See Ragland’s column titled Pastor sets his sights on making NAACP relevant. Here are a few points from Ragland’s column: Why would the senior pastor of a megachurch want to...

Day of Blogging For Voter Justice an overwhelming success

Day of Blogging For Voter Justice an overwhelming success

I have to give MAD PROPS to Yobachi Boswell and his leadership in the Hillary Clinton Must Concede campaign.  His vision, along with  that of the Afrosphere Action Coalition produced an even that has already gained traction in some mainstream media outlets. Now it’s time for you to do your...

AOL News covers Day of Blogging for Voter Justice

AOL News covers Day of Blogging for Voter Justice

AOL News covered the Day of Blogging for Voter Justice.  I’ll include the AOL article in its entirety. The writing is on the wall for Hillary Clinton. It’s over and she should just go away. So says New York Times columnist David Brooks: For three more months (maybe more!) the...

White Minister tells why she attends Jeremiah Wright’s former church

White Minister tells why she attends Jeremiah Wright’s former church

Jane Fisler Hoffman talks about why she attends Trinity and also expands on the United Church of Christ.