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Latest at DallasSouthNews.org, Southern Dallas’ nonprofit news source

Latest at DallasSouthNews.org, Southern Dallas’ nonprofit news source

People around Dallas keep asking me what’s going on with the blog.  We’re still trying to let everyone know that DallasSouthNews.org is now THE place for local news and that the blog is now mostly reserved for national stories. If you haven’t been following us at .org, here are some...

The White House Wire – News You Can Use

The White House Wire – News You Can Use

From the Office of the President Top News H1N1 Flu Guide Helping Community and Faith-based Organizations across the Country To help keep communities healthy during the flu season, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (Partnerships Center) led by Alexia Kelley and with support from...

Bill White mulls over run for governor

Bill White mulls over run for governor

From the Bill White for Texas Campaign Since Friday a week ago Texans from all backgrounds and all regions have asked me to consider running to be our next Governor of Texas. Today I agree to consider running for Governor, and shall make a decision by Friday, December 4th. Before...

Remarks of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk at The United Negro College Fund

Remarks of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk at The United Negro College Fund

From the Office of the United States Trade Representative “Thank you all for having me here today. Thank you to Michael Sorrell for that introduction and for his work at Paul Quinn College, and my thanks as well to Michael Lomax for his incredible dedication as President of the UNCF....

Old School Friday: I had a crush on!!!

Old School Friday: I had a crush on!!!

The Marvalus One has thrown out a doozie this week.    The only direction: I had a crush on.  There are a lot of candidates: Tracy Spenser, Shanice, Salt & Pepa, Dawn from EnVogue. But I had to go with the following: Vanessa Williams – Just For Tonight Who didn’t love...

Statement from President Obama on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Statement from President Obama on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

From the Office of the President “Today we passed another critical milestone in the health reform effort with the release of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. I was particularly pleased to see that the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill will reduce the deficit by $127...

RNC Statement on General Motors Financial Report

RNC Statement on General Motors Financial Report

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today: “Today’s release of General Motors’ financial results is further proof that President Obama’s economic experiments are wrong for America. Sadly, GM has not only failed to turn a profit since the president poured $50 billion of...

Don’t Ask Me Not To Tell: A Soldier’s Story

Don’t Ask Me Not To Tell: A Soldier’s Story

By Michael L. Counter, Jr. – Dallas South News Intern I, Michael L. Counter, Jr. do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I...

Roland Martin Interviews General Colin Powell on Afghanistan

Roland Martin Interviews General Colin Powell on Afghanistan

From Dallas South News Wire POWELL SHARES THE ADVICE HE GAVE PRESIDENT OBAMA REGARDING AFGHANISTAN WITH ROLAND MARTIN EXCLUSIVELY ON THIS MORNING’S “TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW” Washington, DC, November 11, 2009 – For the first time, Colin Powell went on the record to share the advice he gave President Obama...

Mary J. BIige “I Am” single released ahead of next album

Mary J. BIige “I Am” single released ahead of next album

I heard Mary J. Blige’s latest song on the way in to the office this morning and of course I was hooked instantly.  I knew that Angel would have the goods on her site and she’s got the single “I Am” up for your listening pleasure. Listen to “I Am”...