BY KRISTIN of Because I Said So We all remember our first, probably most memorable first is our…well this is a family blog so you get the point. Some important first that I remember are: Shirley Chisholm the first black female U.S. representative congresswoman. Thurgood Marshall first black male U.S....
In a message from a group known as “We Are Not Confused” supporting DISD Trustee Carla Ranger, LeVar “L.D.” Thomas says that DCCCD Chancellor Dr. Wright Lassiter has offered Ranger another position within DCCCD equal with the salary she was previously receiving. On May 15th, Ranger was informed that her...
The area’s largest Independence Day celebration will move to the newly renovated Cotton Bowl this year. The event sponsored by Dr Pepper Snapple Group promises larger and higher fireworks, more games and more concessions. The FAIR PARK FOURTH presented by Friends of Fair Park will take place on Saturday, July...
By Shanaci Cook Mocha Moms of North Dallas Chapter President The Boys Booked On Barbershop (BBOB) is one of our chapter’s biggest annual outreach events. To help promote and improve literacy in the African-American community, the Mocha Moms of North Dallas implants reading nooks in local barbershops/beauty shops for the...
There are a number of things that really chap me: the thought of the 2005 NBA finals, a win by the New York Yankees, American newspapers telling us the world will crumble without them. But few things make my blood boil like the self-righteousness displayed by the “I’m not racist”...
Legislation paves the way for new construction, acceptance of freshmen class in 2010 DALLAS – The University of North Texas Dallas Campus became a stand-alone institution May 27 after Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill (SB) 629, which allows three university system centers in the state to expand into full-fledged...
This week’s Old School Friday theme is “Outside my box.” I’ve found that my musical box has expanded in my old(er) age, and includes folks like “Steely Dan” But for this week’s theme I’ll go with Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” I wouldn’t have been caught dead listening to this...
“One person, one vote.” It’s simple really. This is a basic principle of any democratic body. Now the words I used in the title of this post are a serious charge. At least they are in my book. Dallas South is not a shock blog, but if we get people...
My wife and I are the proud parents of a healthy baby girl: Maliyah Faith Williams. Maliyah was born at 5:13 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs and 8 oz. She and mother are both doing well. Big brother Isaiah has been smiling for almost 24 straight hours. Thanks so much...
MAYOR LEPPERT TO HOST “GIRAFFES, MONKEYS & LEPPERTS” CELEBRATION AT DALLAS ZOO NORTH FRIDAY, JUNE 5 FROM 6 – 9 PM. Dallas citizens and families encouraged to attend; Mayor Leppert to cut “early birthday cake” at 7:30 p.m. DALLAS (May 18, 2009) – Almost two years to the day from...
