Category: Interviews

Nephew Tommy visits with Dallas South

Nephew Tommy visits with Dallas South

By now, fans of the Steve Harvey Morning Show have found them at their new home on 105.7 KRNB.  The show has made a few subtle changes, including the addition of "Nephew Tommy" a.k.a. Thomas Miles.  In the interview that follows, Tommy tells a great story about touring with the late great...

Dallas NAACP Candidate seeks “New Era”

Dallas NAACP Candidate seeks “New Era”

On Saturday, the Dallas Branch of the NAACP will be electing a new leader.  Community activist and University of North Texas graduate Casey Thomas seeks to become the groups next president.  Mr. Thomas represents a new generation of young African-American leaders that have emerged in Dallas over the last year.  He talked with Dallas South Blog about his candidacy. DSB:...

Interview with SOC Head Basketball Coach James Mays II

Interview with SOC Head Basketball Coach James Mays II

Tonight, the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears begin the defense of their Class 4A State Championship against Lincoln.  The Golden Bears are two-time defending champions, so SOC Coach James Mays II has his team in a familiar position.  Coach Mays filled us in on what’s going on with the program...

Interview with President of A&M Black Former Students

Interview with President of A&M Black Former Students

Robert Gates has gained the respect of a broad range of people and organizations while at Texas A&M.  One of those groups would be the Texas A&M Black Former Student Network, and it's president Ken Robinson. Mr. Robinson graduated from Skyline High School in Dallas, and graduated from Texas A&M...

Interview with FCE’s Marcia Page

Interview with FCE’s Marcia Page

On Friday September 1 of this year, Marcia Page was named President and CEO of the Foundation for Community Empowerment.  The Foundation seeks to revitalize "low-income" areas of Dallas.  I recently wrote about the Annual Conference the group (and it's research the Williams Institute) held where they focused on disparities in...

IT’S THE GREAT DONOVAN!!!!

IT’S THE GREAT DONOVAN!!!!

Anyone who listens to Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket, has noticed a new voice going out over the airwaves from noon to three.  Donovan Lewis has been added to BaD Radio, and is on the air with Bob Sturm and Dan McDowell.  He is the 1st black daytime personality since Chris Arnold left the station some years back.  I...

Interview With Dallas Carter Coach

Interview With Dallas Carter Coach

I had a chance to interview Carter High School Head Football Coach Allen Wilson this week.  Coach Wilson is in his 5th season at Carter, where his team is 2-0 for the 2006 football season.  Prior to becoming football coach/athletic director at Carter, Coach Wilson spent 11 successful seasons at...