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...
“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...
Talking about the impending hurricane season and the nation’s preparedness on CNN’s bloggers bunch. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>
On Saturday morning, leaders from the African-American community gathered at St. Luke’s Community Church to discuss the Dallas County Community College’s termination of the contract of DISD school board member Carla Ranger. According to Ms. Rangers Blog (Carla Ranger DISD Journal), this was the letter she received after 20 years...
According to the Associated Press, New York federal judge Sonia Sotomayor will be President Barack Obama’s selection to join the Supreme Court. Sotomayor would be the 1st Hispanic Justice and 3rd female if confirmed. She would replace retiring Justice David Souter. Sotomayor, the daughter of Puerto Rican parents, grew up...
