Chalk this one up to the infinite list of things I didn’t know. Thanks to Rose for the heads up. The Higher Education of the Nation’s Top African-American Restaurateur Each week tens of thousands of diners eat at an Olive Garden or Red Lobster restaurant. Few of these diners know...
This morning I wrote: The Clinton's play to win and are fighting for their political legacy, so expect increased attacks on the front runner's record and a call to the media to ask him tougher questions. They didn't dissappoint, with Bill coming out on the attack today. Fmr. President...
There has been a lot of heartache and disappointment since the NCAA imposed the death penalty on the SMU football program. But a coaching change has brought an optimism to the school that has been nonexistent since the days of the Pony Express. On Monday, SMU announced the hiring of...
Hillary Clinton I entered this prolonged campaign season with an open mind towards Mrs. Clinton. But after months and months of speeches, sound bites and debates, I still have no idea what Hillary Clinton wants to do as President. What I hear Mrs. Clinton say is that she wants to...
If you watched coverage of the Iowa caucuses last week the only conclusion one could make is that God is a Republican. Any discussion of evangelical Christians revolved around Republicans and Mike Huckabee. When breaking down how Republicans voted it was reported that 60% of Mike Huckabees votes came from...
Having a young child, it's not often that my wife and I are able to get out and enjoy the city. Over a 24 hour stretch on Saturday and Sunday, we were able to hit 4 Dallas locations near downtown and just outside the loop. I'd like to recommend all...
“I’m a black guy running for President named Barack Obama. You’ve got to have hope.” Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate The quote above is not direct, but it was relayed by CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux from the campaign trail. On the same set, Donna Brazile said “African-Americans have always lifted...
Larry James and Central Dallas Ministries hosted their first Urban Engagement Book Club meeting of 2008. The discussion was held at Highland Park United Methodist Church. This month, the group discussed two books: The Foundation: A Great American Secret —How Private Money is Changing the World by Joel Fleishman The...
The Iowa Caucuses really are making for amazing television tonight. CNN is giving an inside look at what's going on at the caucus sites. One of the striking images came from Persia, Iowa. At the Persia caucus, 48 people gathered in the Raines family living room. 16 people supported Clinton...
