Category: Media

Dallas South Rewind August 26 – September 1

Dallas South Rewind August 26 – September 1

Here's a look at stories from the past week that were not covered here on Dallas South Dallas South Sports recaps Carter's last second win vs. Kimball .  The Dallas Grand Hotel is making a comeback.  Here's a Pegasus News report by Mike Orren via Mike Davis. Speaking of Mike...

Bloggers for Justice

Bloggers for Justice

I encourage readers to visit some of the other writers who took part in Thursdays Blogging for Justice.  And if you are compelled please contact media outlets and encourage them to pay more attention to this story.  For a list of contacts click here. List of Bloggers for Justice 1....

Jena Six Deserve Justice

Jena Six Deserve Justice

Why does everyone want to convince me that justice is blind? Why do people want to make me believe that the lady with the scale never peaks under that blindfold to take a look at who stands before her awaiting her ruling? Today, a number of bloggers are writing in...

It’s official: Dogs do mean more than humans, Leona Helmsley leaves millions to her pet

It’s official: Dogs do mean more than humans, Leona Helmsley leaves millions to her pet

I've been wondering throughout the Michael Vick situation whether or not the life of a dog means more to the American public than the life of a human.  It seems there is more outrage at the senseless deaths of pit bulls than there is to the senseless death of people....

Coverage of Owen Wilson suicide attempt vastly different from last year’s Terrell Owens media circus

Coverage of Owen Wilson suicide attempt vastly different from last year’s Terrell Owens media circus

I'll be the first to tell you that I'm a big Owen Wilson fan.  Wedding Crashers was one of the funniest movies in years, and he was a big reason why.  His cameo in Night at the Museum was very good, not to mention  turns in Meet the Parents &...

Dallas South Sports launches, Carter/Kimball selected as first game of the week

Dallas South Sports launches, Carter/Kimball selected as first game of the week

I am proud to introduce a new member to the Dallas South Family: Dallas South Sports .  Dallas South Sports will take a keen interest in High School football in Southern Dallas, as well as college football, the NFL (heavy on the Boys), Fantasy Football and eventually basketball at all...

“Black and Missing and Not Forgotten” starts petition for equal media coverage of Stepha Henry and others

“Black and Missing and Not Forgotten” starts petition for equal media coverage of Stepha Henry and others

I introduced the Dallas South family to Deidra Robey and her blog Black and Missing and Not Forgotten last week.  Deidra has created a petition to national news stations seeking greater exposure for black women in the United States who are missing.  In her petition, Deidra makes some excellent points:...

Dallas South Rewind August 12-18

Dallas South Rewind August 12-18

Take a look at these articles from the previous week. I ran across a nice website for Blues Music in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area (even shows at Coaches Corner).  Rep. Diane Watson wants to discuss the Cherokee Nation's decision to remove the descendants of Freedmen and all others who do not...

Nominate Your Favorite Blog for 2007 Black Weblog Awards

Nominate Your Favorite Blog for 2007 Black Weblog Awards

I recently came across an e-mail regarding the 2007 Black Weblog Awards, and thought I'd share the info with the Dallas South readers. If you know of any Black Blogs (have I ever mentioned that I'm black?) that you would like to nominate, please click on the above banner (or...

Dallas South Rewind: August 5 – August 11

Dallas South Rewind: August 5 – August 11

Here's a look at a few stories from the past week that caught my attention.  1.  Jose Antonio Vargas of the Washington Post writes about the lack of diversity at the Yearly Kos Bloggers' Convention,  calling it a "a Sea of Middle-Aged White Males." 2.  Dallas Morning News special contributor...