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  Date / Time: 8/16/2009 6:57 PM UTC

  KKDA's Reporters Roundtable w/ Cheryl Smith, Shawn Williams (Dallas South), DFW/ABJ, Rochelle Brown
  

  It's Sunday, August 16, 2009 and we're live in the studio.

  
  
  

  The members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are in town from all across the Southwest Region! Judge Maryellen Hicks spoke yesterday at the Social Action Luncheon.

  Andrew, Bilal and Jasmine were here with the Sports, Health and News, respectively, and Juliette was producing.

  The first guest today Shawn Williams, better known as Dallas South. He's been blogging for about three years and he recently launched a non-profit news organization. Check the site out at www.Dallassouthnews.org. Shawn says the focus is on southern Dallas where there are over 500,000 citizens and he will be "training citizens to do what I do." Shawn said he was reading a men's health magazine about three years ago and there was a section that talked about getting your message out by starting a blog. That was then and now, three years later Dallas South is like a stealth bomber, before you know it he is on the scene and taking care of business! The grand opening for the newsroom of Dallassouthnews.org will be at Southside on Lamar on August 27, at 6p.m. Dallassouthnews.org has an intern, Michael Counter.

  This morning at 9:00 Shawn was scheduled to appear on Inside Politics on WFAA-TV 8, ranting about healthcare. The show is hosted by Brad Watson and usually Gromer Jeffers from the Dallas Morning News appears, as well.

  Shawn said there will be a healthcare debate at a townhall meeting at CityPlace on Monday, August 17, with Congressmembers Eddie Bernice Johnson and Pete Sessions at 8:30a.m/ Tickets were needed for the event.

  On the following Monday, August 24, Rep. E.B. Johnson will host a town hall meeting and Shawn will be the moderator.

  Callers expressed their thoughts about former-now-returned professional football player, Michael Vick, who was released from prison after his conviction for torturing and murdering dogs. I gave Kudos for immediate past NABJ President Barbara Ciara for breaking the story that Mr. Vick had signed with Philadelphia.

  Cynthia said he deserves a "second chance." She said the situation was racist.

  Eva in the blogtalkradio chatroom said that people put more emphasis on the lives of animals versus humans.

  Grace said Mr. Vick has been punished enough and we need to learn to forgive and forget.

  Charles Ross said the situation was overblown.

  Michael (not Vick) said white people value dogs lives more.

  Greg said Mr. Vick deserves a chance

  Randy said Mr. Vick has done his time and we need our own stations and media outlets.

  Next, Ester Davis came on to talk about the tribute to Rochelle Brown that will be held on August 31 at 6p.m. at Harwood 609 Restaurant, 609 North Harwood in downtown Dallas. "We are saying thank you for 31 years at Fox," said Ester. Rochelle Brown and Insights have done so much over the years. She deserves our support.

  Announcements:

  There will be a huge ESTATE SALE at 629 Canyon Place in DeSoto, (off Polk and Beltline) from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. There will be plenty of books, clothes, furniture, shoes, school uniforms and more!

  There will be a networking luncheon with Jim Austin on Tuesday, August 18 from 12-1:30p.m. at Smoky's by Eddie Dean at 5300 E. Lancaster in Fort Worth. The cost is $10.

  Dr. Ian Smith has announced the 1st annual

  Challenge Walk Off on Saturday, September 12, 2009. This historic event is all about bringing people together to take steps toward living longer, healthier lives. You can organize a walk in your area by logging on to http://www.50millionpounds.com/walkoff/.
  

  The Honorable Cynthia McKinney's One on One Interview with a Political Prisoner will be held today from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at 3800 Parry Avenue in Dallas.

   

   

  
  
  
  

  SHOUT OUTS -

  Eva Coleman --who was on support this morning, providing invaluable insight and direction!

  President Michael J. Sorrell--Paul Quinn College makes its case for accreditation this week.

  The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists met last week and there will be a reception on September 15 at the African American Museum, in honor of Norma Adams Wade.

  Doug Williams was honored at the NABJ Convention in Tampa last week. He received the Sam Lacy Award.

  Candace Wicks will be inducted into the Bishop Dunne Hall of Fame on October 9 at the Homecoming Game.

  The Black Police Officers are Meeting in Dallas, today through the 23.

  Happy Birthday to Ty. He just finished up his internship at KKDA/K104/KRNB!

  Thanks to all the listeners at blogtalkradio.com and those in the chatroom!

  -Happy Birthday to Mrs.Lillian Earlene Wallace, who was surprised with a 70th birthday and appreciation gala on Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison. Her son, Elder Richard C. Evans is responsible for the event and the invitation was exquisite!!!
  
  

  Until Next Time, Whoever you talk to, wherever you go and whatever you do,

  DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

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