CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON TO PRESENT YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION SUMMIT On Saturday, June 9th, Congresswoman Johnson will be presenting a Youth Crime Prevention Summit in Dallas, Texas. This event will consist of two panels that will explore the challenges that young people face and discuss programs that offer positive alternatives and constructive...
Pegasus News and Grits for Breakfast site an article in the New York Times that highlights Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins' efforts towards reversing and preventing wrongful convictions. See Pegasus News coverage here . See New York Times story here . The Times article has a quote from a...
Did you know that real men cook? Well they do, and there’s no better place to find out than at the Real Men Cook Annual Father’s Day Celebration. Real Men Cook honors men from all walks of life who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to their families and communities. On Father’s Day,...
Sherry Jacobson writes an article today about Ed Oakley's bid to become the first openly gay mayor of a large U.S. city. See article here. I've been surprised how little this has been reported on, but it's great that Mr. Oakley has been able to run on his record. By...
Last week the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke at The Faith Community of St. Sabina, which is pastored by Father Michael Pfleger. The May 25 speech was Min. Farrakhan’s first time speaking publicly since Mother’s Day. See Chicago Sun-Times coverage here. See CBS 2 Chicago coverage with video here ....
I was contacted by Lydia Bean, who is part of the grassroots organization Friends of Justice that has helped bring light to the case in Jena, Louisiana. Friends of Justice was formed in response to the 1999 Tulia, Texas drug sting; where 47 people including 39 African-Americans were arrested based...
DSB: Have there been any noticeable changes in the mood of the city since Paris, Texas gained nationwide attention? BC: OhhhYes. It has made a lot of those in the African-American community hopeful. It has angered many in the white community and some people are on the attack. There is...
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For anyone who watches 'Lost', there was a scene in the season finale where Jack goes into a funeral home to view a body. The director of the episode made a point to show that Jack was in a predominantly Black neighborhood. I immediately wondered what he was doing in...
Dallas South Blog: What is the purpose of Concerned Citizens for Racial Equality? Brenda Cherry: We formed CCFRE in 2003 after we filed complaints regarding PISD staff calling black children names such as stupid and lazy. We also noticed that on a daily basis, approx 90% of the students sitting...
