Author: Shawn Williams

Rufus Shaw’s last column rails against idea of a “Dream Ticket”

Rufus Shaw’s last column rails against idea of a “Dream Ticket”

In memory of Rufus and Lynn Flint Shaw, I would like to post Rufus’ last column at DallasBlog.com. The column is titled The Dream Ticket Will Not Work, and was posted on the site only hours before Rufus and Lynn decided to end their lives Monday evening. The post has...

David Paterson of New York poised to become state’s first black governor

David Paterson of New York poised to become state’s first black governor

Word out of New York is that a transition plan is in the works between New York Governor Elliot Sptizer’s office and that of Lieutenant Governor David Paterson. The New York media is having a frenzy around the governor’s involvement in a prostitution ring. That means Paterson is next in...

Geraldine Ferraro says Barack Obama wouldn’t be a contender if he were white

Geraldine Ferraro says Barack Obama wouldn’t be a contender if he were white

If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. — Geraldine Ferraro CNN Political Ticker reports that a Barack Obama adviser is calling on Hillary Clinton to repudiate the comments of one of her supporters. The latest Clinton surrogate to employ race baiting/color arousal politics is...

Rufus Shaw and Lynn Flint Shaw found dead Monday evening

Rufus Shaw and Lynn Flint Shaw found dead Monday evening

What can you say but…..man. As I went through my morning routine checking news sites I saw a disturbing headline at DallasNews.com: Two found fatally shot at former DART chairwoman’s home. The News reports that Rufus Shaw died of a self inflicted gun shot wound. The story by Dave Levinthal...

AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND LATINO WORKERS EXPOSED TO NOOSE, SWASTIKAS”N—– HIT LISTS”AND MORE  AT DALLAS-FT WORTH AIRPORT FACILITY TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS

AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND LATINO WORKERS EXPOSED TO NOOSE, SWASTIKAS”N—– HIT LISTS”AND MORE AT DALLAS-FT WORTH AIRPORT FACILITY TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS

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Dallas South Ranks #93 in latest Villager Black Blog Ranking

Dallas South Ranks #93 in latest Villager Black Blog Ranking

I don’t know where he finds the time, but Villager has graced us with another edition of the Black Blog Rankings. This month’s rankings included 900 entries, including the latest addition, Gunfighter: A Modern Warrior’s Life (BBR #334). Dallas South came in ranked #93.  Here is a listing of the...

SOUTH OAK CLIFF (SOC) WINS 4TH STRAIGHT STATE TITLE

SOUTH OAK CLIFF (SOC) WINS 4TH STRAIGHT STATE TITLE

Congratulations to the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears on winning their 4th straight state title. Coach James Mays II guided the team through a tumultuous season, keeping them focused on the things they could control on the court. After being down to Fort Worth Southwest by 11 points with 4...

NAACP President Finalists includes Dallas’ Frederick D. Haynes III

NAACP President Finalists includes Dallas’ Frederick D. Haynes III

If the NAACP is interested in turning to a high-energy, intelligent, spellbinding orator in the mold of Benjamin L. Hooks…Rev. Haynes easily fits the bill.– George Curry George Curry was the first to write about something that was brought to my attention over a week ago. My pastor, Dr. Frederick...

Politics:Obama supporters live to fight another day

Politics:Obama supporters live to fight another day

OK, I’ve been out of pocket, so I apologize up front for being out of the loop. But the time is now, the race is on, the fight is not over To be honest, I love to track politics but I have had no desire to be in politics. Yet...