SHAWN P. WILLIAMS Blog

FCE’s Timothy Bray says Dallas crime not as bad as we think

FCE’s Timothy Bray says Dallas crime not as bad as we think

In this morning's Dallas Morning News Editorial section, Dr. Timothy Bray of the J. McDonald Williams Institute makes the case that crime in Dallas is only bad in certain areas of town. The Williams Institute, headed by Dr. Marcus Martin, is the research arm of the Foundation for Community Empowerment...

Dallas Pastors to be featured on CNN’s ‘What Would Jesus Really Do?”

Dallas Pastors to be featured on CNN’s ‘What Would Jesus Really Do?”

Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House and Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church will appear on a CNN Special titled "What Would Jesus Really Do?"  The piece is scheduled to run Friday April 6, at 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Also scheduled to appear on the program...

Ron Washington and Rangers leave L.A. 0-3 after being swept by Angels

Ron Washington and Rangers leave L.A. 0-3 after being swept by Angels

Different manager, same results.  The Texas Rangers went out to California and played from behind for three straight days.  The upbeat attitude of Ron Washington didn't do much for the starting pitchers, who Vladamir Guerrero tore up for the entire series.    It was same song different verse, the only...

Kevin Andrews Wins Dallas South Bracket Challenge

Kevin Andrews Wins Dallas South Bracket Challenge

Florida wasn't the only big winner on Monday Night.  Kevin Andrews picked up $100 for his superior college basketball brain.  His bracket produced the most points, and Kevin missed the total score of the final game by only 3 points.  Jimmy Jones picks up $25 for second place.  Let's do...

Paul Quinn Professor Discovers New DNA String

Paul Quinn Professor Discovers New DNA String

Pegasus News reports on some great work that's being done at Paul Quinn College in Southern Dallas.  Dr. Samuel Eguae has made a breakthough discovery in the area of bacteria and antibiotics.  Take a look at the story here to read more about Dr. Eguae's amazing work.  Paul Quinn College...

Faith Summit on Poverty revisits Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III’s “Bill of Rights for the Poor”

Faith Summit on Poverty revisits Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III’s “Bill of Rights for the Poor”

Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas hosted its second Faith Summit on Poverty March 30 & 31.  Part of the weekend's focus was The Bill of Rights for the Poor which was introduced at last year's summit. Dr. Hanyes' vision has spawned legislation by State Representative Yvonne Davis of Dallas...

The Dallas Examiner hosts forums to meet Mayoral and Council Candidates

The Dallas Examiner hosts forums to meet Mayoral and Council Candidates

The Dallas Examiner is hosting Monday Night Politics:Meet the Candidates; where they are giving Dallas voters the opportunity to interact with candidates for Dallas City Council and Mayor.  There have already been forums for Districts 3 & 4.  The remaining meetings will be as follows: April 2   District 5     ...

8 Things I learned while blogging about Paris Texas

8 Things I learned while blogging about Paris Texas

8.  White America thinks that racism only comes in the KKK/David Duke variety Race is always a factor.  Whether it is intentional or unintentional, we make decisions based on race almost everyday.  The problem with White America is that they still don't understand why black folks are so sensitive in...

Different take on “facts” in Paris Texas Case

Different take on “facts” in Paris Texas Case

This was in the comments section of the Cobb -Strictly Old School Website . There was no name attached, but the person claimed to have represented Shaquanda on appeal of her sentencing.  Some of these statements had been sent to me earlier by someone that I has covered the case...

Howard Witt of Chicago Tribune with more on release of Shaquanda Cotton

Howard Witt of Chicago Tribune with more on release of Shaquanda Cotton

Howard has done such a great job with this story, please visit his coverage of the young girl's release here at the Chicago Tribune .