This past Sunday was a busy one for Friendship-West Baptist Church. I’m still trying to figure out how we fit so much into each service yesterday. First Dr. Haynes acknowledged some guests from the Brite Divinity School Black Church Summit. There was a banquet held during the summit to honor...
On Sunday April 6, Rev. Al Sharpton will be minister of the hour to kick off the celebration of the 25th Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. Dr. Haynes is commemorating his silver anniversary as Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church. The visit by Rev. Sharpton is part...
As of 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, Burnt Orange Report reported results of the Texas Senatorial Conventions with 83% (6,365) of the total delegates (7,64) counted – 55% of the conventions tallied. Of the total delegates count reported, Senator Barack Obama has garnered 56% (3,561 delegates) and Senator Clinton 44% (2,804)....
Howard Witt once gain writes about a relevant issue in the African-American community for the Chicago Tribune. He has a theory that there is a rift between old guard activists -Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, NAACP- and new school internet advocates. Howard Witt’s theory is (mostly) right. One thing...
I’ve gotten an initial report (8:30 am) that delegates have been told that they are not eligible to participate in the convention. They have been told that they must “re-caucus.” Anyone with convention stories shoot me an email @ shawn@dallassouthblog.com.
Over the last couple of weeks a lot of people have sent me….less just say less than positive responses to my thoughts about Dr. Wright and Black Pastors. Most had never visited Dallas South prior to this. They felt they needed to let me know that they respected good black...
The Truth About Trinity United Church posted this excellent YouTube clip on their excellent website. This is a discussion with James Cone, one of the fathers of Black Liberation Theology.I’m not sure if most of you have the patience to stick with the 20 minute interview, but those of you...
I’m proud to share with you the latest video from Dallas’ own PPT. Check out Pikahsso, Picnic, and Tahiti in their latest joint When We Was Kool. And lookout for their new album Denglish sent to release on April 15th.I’ve included an interview I conducted with Pikahsso last year around...
IRS Targeting Americans Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Who Are Not Required to File Income Taxes Washington, D.C. – (March 26, 2008) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today encouraged residents of the Greater Metroplex to participate in Super Saturday, to be held this Saturday, March 29, across the country....
I’d like to provide everyone with a statement issued by Dean J. Snyder, Senior Minister of Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. Foundry is the church that the Clinton’s attend during their time in the White House. It should be noted that Syder was not the pastor of Foundry...
