This is a reflection of Tuesday’s Inauguration of President Barack Obama by Jerry Smith, Leader of the Men’s Ministry at Friendship-West Baptist Church. As I have reflected back on the events of Tuesday’s Inauguration, I truly feel healed. I had so many thoughts going through my mind as I watch...
Former Time Warner CEO and chairman Richard Parsons will become the new chairman of Citi, the financial services company formerly known as Citigroup. Parsons has been and economic adviser for President Barack Obama and served on his presidential transition team. In an interview with CNBC, Parsons said “I have every...
Washington, DC—The 56th Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony was the largest event in Washington, DC history. Months of planning by the staffs of the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the United States Secret Service resulted in an extraordinarily successful...
So much has changed in this world since I started Dallas South (Blog). In 2007, I -along with dozens of other black bloggers- found out that there were other folks out there who were mad as Hell about what was going on with our communities and with our children. We...
This is the first post from the new and improved WhiteHouse.gov . Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov Welcome to the new WhiteHouse.gov. I’m Macon Phillips, the Director of New Media for the White House and one of the people who will be contributing to the blog. A short time ago,...
My mom makes her first contribution to Dallas South, reflecting her thoughts on the inauguration of Barack Obama. Thanks Mom!!!! As I anticipate the inauguration of Barack Obama, I reflect upon growing up attending all-black schools. While gathering for assemblies everyday, we heard words from our principal telling students to...
Liz Cedillo-Pereira is a friend that I met while in Denver covering the Democratic National Convention. Her feelings on why she chose not to go to D.C. are similar to why I decided to stay in Dallas. While it was very nice to receive an invitation to attend the Inauguration...
The following is a reflection of a member of the Dallas South Family who tells what the inauguration of the first Black President means to her. By Antionette Brooks The 1st African-American as President of the United States means the nation has had a rude awakening by finding out the...
Here are a few excerpts from an article from Howard Witt of the Chicago Tribune regarding the inauguration of Barack Obama. The view the entire article click here. On Tuesday, Hannah Jane Hurdle-Toomey, one of the last living children of an African-American slave, will be watching intently on TV as...
My family and I will be wathching the swearing in of the 44th President of the United States at the Southside on Lamar this Tuesday. This free event is hosted by Jan Gore, owner and operator Texas Caribbean Foods. Anyone who wants to share in this wonderful experience can call...
