SHAWN P. WILLIAMS Blog

Shawn Williams for Dallas Morning News: A challenge to blacks about gay men

Shawn Williams for Dallas Morning News: A challenge to blacks about gay men

Here’s a column that I wrote for the Dallas Morning News that will appear in Saturday’s paper. It’s already available at DallasNews.com. Thanks to Sharon Grigsby for allowing me to step a bit outside of my comfort zone as a writer. As usual, I’m not thrilled about the title, but...

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease Washington-based water company signs 15-year lease for new production and distribution facilities in southern Dallas County’s world-class logistics park, and projects 100 new jobs DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 28, 2009) — The Allen Group, developer of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a...

AUDIO: Shawn on 570 KLIF with Jeff Bolton discussing violent crimes in Dallas

AUDIO: Shawn on 570 KLIF with Jeff Bolton discussing violent crimes in Dallas

Shawn P. and Jeff Bolton Many thanks to Jeff Bolton and Producer Clint Granberry for having me on their program (early) Wednesday morning. The discussion centered around violent crime statistics released by the Dallas Police Department detailing the crime “hot spots” in the city. Also thanks to Andrew Harvey with...

Tom Daschle should never have been nominated

Tom Daschle should never have been nominated

President Barack Obama has rightfully taken responsibility for nominating Tom Daschle to the post of Health and Human Services Secretary. Obama should have never given him the nod. From the beginning Daschle was an odd choice. When I look at Daschle I think of a forgettable time in politics when...

CITI & ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCE THE 2009 DESTINY AWARDS

CITI & ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCE THE 2009 DESTINY AWARDS

Contact: Anyika McMillan-Herod St. Philip’s School and Community Center 214.421.5221 ext. 238/aherod@stphilips.com CITI & ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCE THE 2009 DESTINY AWARDS, FEATURING DR. MAE C. JEMISON Citi & St. Philip’s School and Community Center are proud to present the Ninth Annual Destiny Awards Luncheon to be...

Dallas to host Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Dallas to host Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON CONCERNS OF YOUNG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Healthcare Experts Will Share Latest Breast Cancer Information at the Only International Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer Contact: Eva Fowler eva.fowler@mslworldwide.com (202) 261-2868 DALLAS (February 2, 2009) — An expected 800 young breast cancer survivors, caregivers...

UNT Dallas reaches the magic number to begin establishing independent university

UNT Dallas reaches the magic number to begin establishing independent university

1,032 FTE: UNT Dallas Campus reaches enrollment milestone; Will begin process of establishing independent university DALLAS – The University of North Texas Dallas Campus has achieved a critical enrollment goal in its quest to become the first public university in the City of Dallas. Administrators at the campus have announced...

Dallas’ worst violent crime hot spots in North Dallas: Shawn on KLIF 570’s Jeff Bolton Show Wednesday Morning to discuss

Dallas’ worst violent crime hot spots in North Dallas: Shawn on KLIF 570’s Jeff Bolton Show Wednesday Morning to discuss

According to statistics released by the Dallas Police Department, the three areas in Dallas that have the most violent crimes are all north of downtown. While that may be surprising to some, it’s should not come as a shock to the Dallas South Family. I’ll be on KLIF 570’s Jeff...

Obamanomics: A Breakdown of how President Obama Plans to Repair America’s Shattered Economy

Obamanomics: A Breakdown of how President Obama Plans to Repair America’s Shattered Economy

By JAMES “BIRD” GUESS Obamanomics: The Financial Breakdown of How President Barack Obama Plans to Repair America’s Shattered Economy In an attempt to repair the economy and potentially create up to 3.5 million jobs, President Obama has proposed an economic stimulus plan that would cost taxpayers $825 billion. The House...

Dallas AKA’s to host 23rd Image Awards Luncheon February 28th

Dallas AKA’s to host 23rd Image Awards Luncheon February 28th

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega chapter are hosting their 23rd Image Awards Luncheon on Saturday February 28, 2009. The event will begin at noon at the Dallas Info Mart. Tickets for the luncheon are $50. This year’s luncheon is celebrating education, scholarship, and public...