Category: Dallas
CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Washington, D.C. – (April 1, 2008) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson made the following statement this afternoon during the House floor debate on H.Res. 1061, a resolution observing the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the people of the United States to pause and...
Dallas South Rewind – Dallas Morning News Edition
I haven’t done it as much recently, but Dallas South Rewind was once a weekly feature where I highlighted 5 articles on the weekend that I wasn’t able to share during the week. Today, I’m using all five postings from one source – a first for Dallas South. I’ve been...
Friendship-West has a full day:Mayor Tom Leppert, Black Marriage Day, Groundbreaking for Phase II
This past Sunday was a busy one for Friendship-West Baptist Church. I’m still trying to figure out how we fit so much into each service yesterday. First Dr. Haynes acknowledged some guests from the Brite Divinity School Black Church Summit. There was a banquet held during the summit to honor...
Rev. Al Sharpton in Dallas April 6th, preaching at Frederick D. Haynes III 25th Pastoral Anniversary celebration
On Sunday April 6, Rev. Al Sharpton will be minister of the hour to kick off the celebration of the 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. Dr. Haynes is commemorating his silver anniversary as Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church. The visit by Rev. Sharpton is part...
Obama leading Texas Senatorial Convention delegate count
As of 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, Burnt Orange Report reported results of the Texas Senatorial Conventions with 83% (6,365) of the total delegates (7,64) counted – 55% of the conventions tallied. Of the total delegates count reported, Senator Barack Obama has garnered 56% (3,561 delegates) and Senator Clinton 44% (2,804)....
REPORT:Ellis Davis Senate Convention already
I’ve gotten an initial report (8:30 am) that delegates have been told that they are not eligible to participate in the convention. They have been told that they must “re-caucus.” Anyone with convention stories shoot me an email @ shawn@dallassouthblog.com.
PPT releases video for “When We Was Kool”
I’m proud to share with you the latest video from Dallas’ own PPT. Check out Pikahsso, Picnic, and Tahiti in their latest joint When We Was Kool. And lookout for their new album Denglish sent to release on April 15th.I’ve included an interview I conducted with Pikahsso last year around...
CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENCOURAGES DALLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER SATURDAY
IRS Targeting Americans Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Who Are Not Required to File Income Taxes Washington, D.C. – (March 26, 2008) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today encouraged residents of the Greater Metroplex to participate in Super Saturday, to be held this Saturday, March 29, across the country....
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes NAACP bid finally makes DMN, Ragland column appears Wednesday
James Ragland writes a column today regarding Dr. Federick D. Haynes and his candidacy for President of the national NAACP. See Ragland’s column titled Pastor sets his sights on making NAACP relevant. Here are a few points from Ragland’s column: Why would the senior pastor of a megachurch want to...
