Dallas Bar Association Redefining “News” Recap
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Author: Shawn Williams
Tavis Smiley’s Stand (Dallas South TV Review): An excellent look at brotherly love
Tavis Smiley doesn’t know it, but he’s been a mentor to me since I read his book Doing What’s Right back in 2000. Much of what I do today is based on seeds that were planted in his book who’s subtitle is “How to fight for what you believe-and make...
The Dallas Zoo: Dallas’ Hidden Jewel
During Spring Break, I posted on my Facebook page that I was taking my son to the zoo. “That’s great, I love the Ft. Worth Zoo,” one of my friends replied.” Another commented “we just went to the Ft. Worth Zoo on Monday, he’ll love it.” I’ve been to the...
“Body Parts” The Theatrical Stage Play deals with issues of abuse May 22, 2009
How does a person learn to forgive the one person they thought was suppose to protect them? The act of molestation leads to a list of tragedies, a life of struggle and pain. “Body Parts” gives a person hope when the world around them seems hopeless; relief from the hatred...
D Magazine/Shawn Williams: Saving Old Red Bird Mall
In this month’s D Magazine, there’s an article written by yours truly where I talk about the plight of Southwest Center/Red Bird Mall. You can read Saving Old Red Bird Mall at the D Magazine site (MAKE SURE TO GO PICK UP A FEW COPIES). Thanks to Tim Rogers at...
“STAND” A Tavis Smiley movie airs this Sunday, Dallas South interview with Dr. Cornell West on the way
I just finished up an interview with Dr. Cornell West, which I’m working to have up on the site by this afternoon. We were talking about his role in the movie Stand, which will air this Sunday May 24th on TV One (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central). I will...
KIPP Truth Academy 5th graders take Civil Rights Tour
BY INDRIA HOLLINGSWORTH On May 4, buses filled with more than 50 excited 5th graders and left from KIPP Truth Academy for a tour of important civil rights destinations. Kipp Academy is a college-preparatory middle school, located in Oak Cliff. The school is dedicated to student success and embraces the...
Should I use exercise machines or free weights?
BY JASON JOHNSON If you have the option, opt for free weights. The gold standard in strength & conditioning is to perform an exercise using free weights (dumbbells or a barbell). Why? You’ll burn more calories by engaging your stabilizer muscles. Translation-it’s more challenging. More challenge = more muscles being...
Neighborsgo.com compounds Morning News’ mischaracterization of Pleasant Grove and Southeast Dallas
I was recently introduced to the Dallas Morning News’ foray into the community web space at Neighborsgo.com. I’m not here to say whether it’s good or bad, but I did want to share an observation that I made while looking through how they were covering Dallas. At the top of...
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Roundup
Here are some of the important developments that came out of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s office last week. CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION TXDOT GRANT Funding will be used for 2.6 mile road in Tarrant County Washington, DC – (May 15, 2009) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today announced...
