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...
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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...
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...
Sorry I’ve missed the last couple of OSF’s but I’m back with a vengence this week. The theme is Best Soul Train Performances. I’m not sure which is crazier in this video, how good James Brown is or Don Cornelius’ outfit. Here’s James Brown and Make it Funky. Check Out...
I’m proud to announce that Belmont Hotel will be holding a raffle at “Get Into the City” on Friday night. There will be three prizes awarded to members of the Dallas South family and other friends who attend: 2 Free Belmontinis – the hotel’s signature martini 2 Free Appetizers 1...
One of my biggest frustration in the three years I’ve been blogging is my inablility to connect with the local black media. I’m not sure if Dallas South is seen as a threat or just insignificant, but most of my attempts at outreach to local black papers and radio have...
King Hedley II By: August Wilson Directed By Laterras R. Whitfield Review By: Carla Lacy I was fortunate enough to be asked by my good friend Shawn Williams of Dallas South to visit a play this past Saturday. He asked me to write a review for submission on Dallas South....
Who in the hell left the gate open? That’s the kicker from the above sermon by Rev. B.W. Smith (about 2:00 in) when describing a little dog that always yapped at a big dog from behind the safety of a fence. Now I’m not really drawing a parallel with the...
Petition for Congressional Hearings against Taser Torture According to Amnesty International, 351 people have died for one reason or another after being stunned with Taser guns since June 2001 (Star-Telegram). Most recently Michael Jacobs Jr., 24 years old died after being stunned with a Taser in front of his Ft....
