Dallas was ranked as the the 6th best place to live in the U.S. for African-Americans in Black Enterprise magazine's May issue. Dallas' ranking is down from #3 in 2004 when the magazine last published its list. See B.E.'s insider breakdown of Dallas here . Black Enterprise polled over 2000...
I'd like to announce a new feature for Dallas South; a discussion board called The Lobby. The Lobby @ Dallas South will be an place where readers can engage in more in depth discussion regarding topics that are posted here, or other things that are on your mind. You can...
There is no one who has disputed that Melinda Doolittle had been the best singer in American Idol's sixth season. She has been nearly flawless throughout, with the exception of a few bumps during Bee Gee's week – a show in which everyone struggled. But on Tuesday night, Melinda was...
Yolanda King, the eldest child of Dr. Martin Luther King, has died at the age of 51. This comes just over a year after the death of her mother Coretta Scott King. According to the associated press the family believes Ms. King's death was related to a heart problem. Yolanda...
Gunther von Hagens' Body World exhibit is nearing the end of its run at Fair Park in Dallas. Memorial Day, May 28, will be the last day that Dallas patrons can experience this unique interpretation of the human body. I went to the Museum of Nature and Science to...
My post regarding the 15-year old that was shot by a DART officer has garnered a huge amount of comments at Pegasus News. You can view the reactions here . I still haven't read much by way of follow up to this sad story. Sad for the boy's family, sad...
This is a bit of a departure from the everyday workings of Dallas South, but a friend of mine asked me my thoughts on this article and I finally go around to sharing them. NOTE; Feel free to email me at shawn@dallassouthblog.com if you would like to suggest blog topics....
I can't say I was terribly shocked with the results of Saturday's Dallas Mayoral election. This is America, and so many times the guy who spends the most money gets the most votes. This is not to throw rocks at Mr. Leppert – heck I voted for him – but...
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Inc. will be hosting their 2007 Super Weekend:Taking Steps Towards Better Health program next weekend. The ABC, along with local community and church leaders issue a call to action urging all Dallas residents to find out their risk of heart disease and stroke. ...
The University of Texas at Arlington and The Voice Studio of Mr. Ron Montgomery will host the graduate voice recital of Michelle N. Magee. Ms. Magee, a graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School, received her Masters of Music in Music Education this Spring. Her recital will be held at Iron's Recital...
