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Mario Van Peebles talks to Dallas South News about his movie “Fair Game”

Mario Van Peebles talks to Dallas South News about his movie “Fair Game”

By Lorrie Irby Jackson – Reporter If you’re under the impression that Barack Obama’s election is proof of a post-racial and equal America, Mario Van Peebles has news for you. The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same, and in his searing, insightful documentary, Fair Game,...

Erykah Badu’s “Window Seat” bares it all (VIDEO)

Erykah Badu’s “Window Seat” bares it all (VIDEO)

Friends and colleagues were blowing me up this morning asking me if I had seen Erykah Badu’s Window Seat video shot in Dealey Plaza.  I now see what all the fuss was about.  You will to when you watch Ms. Badu giving us a different view of Downtown Dallas.

Green Equity and Grassroots Organization Creating Jobs where there were none

Green Equity and Grassroots Organization Creating Jobs where there were none

Came across this video where our friend and blogging peer Chris Rabb works with ColorLines to profile green jobs that are being created across the country in areas where work is scarce.  As I continue to say, it doesn’t matter if you believe in the virtues of sustainable living, the...

Healthcare opponents resort to threatening U.S. Representatives who voted for law

Healthcare opponents resort to threatening U.S. Representatives who voted for law

Numerous reports have surfaced that U.S. Representatives and their families have been the victims of threats since the passage of health care legislation.  I report from CNN.com expounds on the threats as well as a press conference held by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn: House...

Blogger and Radio Host Kevin Ross to debut “America’s Court With Judge Ross” this fall

Blogger and Radio Host Kevin Ross to debut “America’s Court With Judge Ross” this fall

(From 3 Baas Media) Fellow Blogger and Blog Talk Radio Host Kevin Ross is moving up, getting ready to hit televisions this fall in a new courtroom show.  Congrats to my friend and brother Kevin.  I look to support Kevin and his show any way that I can and can’t...

Michelle Obama to deliver University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Commencement Address

Michelle Obama to deliver University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Commencement Address

From the Wire – Office of the First Lady The Office of the First Lady announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to deliver three commencement addresses in the months ahead. On May 8th, the First Lady will address the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Established more...

Mike Pence: Crossing the Bridge in Selma – A Walk With The Courageous Men and Women Who Made History 45 Years Ago

Mike Pence: Crossing the Bridge in Selma – A Walk With The Courageous Men and Women Who Made History 45 Years Ago

By U.S. Rep. Mike Pence Last weekend our family had the privilege of joining colleagues from both political parties on a walk through the historic sites of the Civil Rights movement in Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. We will never forget the experience. I served as co-leader of the 10th Congressional...

After the Bell on WFAA 8 Features Junior Reporter Program (VIDEO)

After the Bell on WFAA 8 Features Junior Reporter Program (VIDEO)

Take a moment to watch the segment that aired on Channel 8 this morning featuring our Junior Reporters.  Thanks to Chris Flanagan of WFAA 8, Tanya McDonald of the Dallas After School Network, and Danielle Evans from the Roseland After School Academy.  I thought this was a great piece on...

Dedicated to Eric Johnson – Democratic Nominee to the Texas House of Representatives

Dedicated to Eric Johnson – Democratic Nominee to the Texas House of Representatives

As I saw the results of the Texas House of Representatives District 100 race come in last night, I couldn’t help but think of Mike Jones’ “Back Then.”  Congrats to Eric Johnson and his campaign staff.  And congrats to Nakita Johnson who works with Eric to make it all flow.