Author: Shawn Williams

Dallas South Rewind: July 8-14

Dallas South Rewind: July 8-14

Here's something new for Dallas South readers.  I'm going post 5 links to stories from the previous week that I didn't have time to reference but you may want to check out.  I'm calling it Dallas South Rewind.  Enjoy 1.  Kelly Renfrow of the Dallas Morning News talks about life...

TeCo Theater in need of Dance Instructors

TeCo Theater in need of Dance Instructors

TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. is looking for extraordinary dance professionals to teach ballet, tap and hip-hop dance classes. TeCo is a multicultural theater company that provides an array of arts education programs. Applicants must have reliable transportation, an impeccable work ethic and a passion for working with kids. For more...

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III to sign his new book “Soul Fitness”

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III to sign his new book “Soul Fitness”

(DALLAS, Texas) – Each morning on K104FM, one of the top-rated radio shows in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III shares his “Inspirational Vitamin” with thousands of listeners.  Still more followers outside the listening area tap into the radio station’s website to listen to Haynes’ inspirational message. Now,...

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship hosts “No More Excuses” Men’s Conference

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship hosts “No More Excuses” Men’s Conference

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and Dr. Tony Evans are hosting a No More Excuses Men's Conference this Saturday July 14.  Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the conference begins at 8:30. The lineup of speakers includes Kirk Franklin, Rev. James Womack of Ft. Worth, and James Talley; accountant and faculty...

BET’s “Hot Ghetto Mess” already in trouble; State Farm/Home Depot pull sponsorship

BET’s “Hot Ghetto Mess” already in trouble; State Farm/Home Depot pull sponsorship

Various websites, including EURweb.com , are reporting that BET's upcoming show Hot Ghetto Mess is already losing sponsors due to its portrayal of negative racial stereotypes.  The show is an adaptation of the popular website HotGhettoMess.com.   According to EURweb, State Farm Insurance Cos. and The Home Depot have released...

Cedric Muhammad of Black Coffee has an Interesting Suggestion Regarding Media

Cedric Muhammad of Black Coffee has an Interesting Suggestion Regarding Media

I ran across a great article from Cedric Muhammad at Black Coffee Channel.  Click here to see Muhammad's article Toward Hagar Activism. His arguement of how to ensure the portrayal of positive African-American images in the media is one that I have recently found myself promoting.  This passage sums it...

Ft. Worth’s Keite Young talks about upcoming release of debut album

Ft. Worth’s Keite Young talks about upcoming release of debut album

Keite Young's name has been swirling around various R&B circles througout the year.  I happened to stumble upon one of Keite's tracks on the Black Music Month 2007 CD, where his single If We Were Alone (with N;Dambi) is featured with the likes for Tank, Kirk Franklin, Mya, and Sunshine...

Dwaine Caraway’s 20-point plan

Dwaine Caraway’s 20-point plan

Take a look at Dwaine Caraway's 20-point plan for Dallas Council District 4.  If he can accomplish half of this list he'll be doing good.  He's off to a fast start so far with the hot sheet  motel closings he's been working on.  Click here for Mr. Caraway's plan.

DORBA/Shadow Johns Blazing Hike & Bike Trails through Dallas/Oak Cliff

DORBA/Shadow Johns Blazing Hike & Bike Trails through Dallas/Oak Cliff

Oak Cliff is easily the most scenic part of Dallas. And with all due respect to Cedar Hill, Oak Cliff truly is where the Hill Country begins. I just bought a bike and I can tell you that there are more than enough hills to challenge walkers and riders. To...