Author: Shawn Williams

Dallas Conference and Leadership Icons

Dallas Conference and Leadership Icons

There is no way around the fact that there were heavy hitters from the black community here in Dallas (Oak Cliff as the paper kept referencing this morning) yesterday. Though some may disagree with the politics of Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson, no one can deny the fact...

National Action Network Comes to Dallas

National Action Network Comes to Dallas

The National Action Network will host a National Conference and Revival for Social Justice in the Black Church. According their website (http://www.nationalactionnetwork.net) “National Action Network (NAN) is a political, social, and activist-oriented organization that was conceived with a focus on action.” The Conference will be held at Friendship-West Baptist Church...

The Launch of Dallas South Blog

The Launch of Dallas South Blog

If Dallas South Blog were a store, this would be the Grand Opening. If Dallas South Blog were a ship, this would be the Maiden Voyage. If Dallas South Blog were a movie, this would be the Initial Screening. Welcome to the Official Launch of Dallas South Blog! As I...

North Dallas/South Dallas: Somewhere Willie is Smiling

North Dallas/South Dallas: Somewhere Willie is Smiling

For centuries we as African-Americans have divided ourselves, on many levels. As a matter of fact, those who brought us here in shackles and chains have taken every available opportunity to promote separation within our race, be it physical, mental, or spiritual. You need look no further than The Willie...

Confessions of a Dallas Mavs Fan

Confessions of a Dallas Mavs Fan

When I started this site, my intention was to update it every 2 or 3 days with information pertinent to Southern Dallas, and the Dallas area as a whole. And there have been so many things happening over the last few weeks that could provide great discussion amongst readers. However,...

UNT-Dallas: Is Education the Salvation?

UNT-Dallas: Is Education the Salvation?

What is the difference between Dallas and other big cities in the United States? A better question would be; what does Dallas lack, that all other municipalities it's size can already boast of having? That question probably has lots of answers; including the lack of a vibrant nightlife, the lack...

Welcome to Dallas South Blog!!!

Welcome to Dallas South Blog!!!

Welcome to the Dallas South Blog, a forum dedicated to the discussion of all thing south of the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas. Although most of my blogs will focus on Southern Dallas, i.e. South Dallas, Oak Cliff, and West Dallas, there’s also room for discussion of the Southern suburbs....