Interesting read on certain US states that are collection information on newborns and their mothers for profiling. I do wonder how much of this is going on and for how long these records are kept. In a time when reproductive choice has already taken a blow with the murder of Dr. George Tiller [...]
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South Dallas Cultural Center’s summer program needs our help
The following is a note from SDCC’s Manager, Vicki Meek. Thanks for taking the time today to read and please consider helping as you can, even if it means cutting out a day or two of fast food lunch this week.
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Hard Times Bring Hard Realities!
Hello, As we read the papers and see the effects [...]
Black Women’s Film Festival begins this week at South Dallas Cultural Center
In celebration of Women’s History Month (shouldn’t it be herstory?), Black Cinematheque is holding its annual Black Women’s Film Festival starting today, March 12 through Saturday, March 14 and next Friday and Saturday, March 20 & 21.
Here’s more from their press release:
Black Cinematheque Dallas(BCD) launches “The 2009 Black Women’s Film Festival: Say My Name, Black [...]
Photo Fun: First (hopefully annual) Oak Cliff Mardi Gras parade
Family-friendly and great to see here in Oak Cliff. Looks as if it really helped Bishop Arts District business as the B.A.D. is usually a ghost town on Sundays. Here’s to more involvement from all of Oak Cliff next time, hmm. Enjoy the gallery by clicking on any pic and in the lower left [...]
Happy Holidays!
I wish you a great holiday.
Enjoy a good book.
Spend time with some local family/friends in person.
All the best!
Dallas-based Men of Essence hosts first annual holiday toy drive
The Men of Essence organization invites you to a holiday toy drive and silent auction event called Snowflakes of Serenity. The gathering will be on Sunday, December 7th, from 4pm to 7pm at the Doubletree Hotel-Campbell Centre (see website for directions to get there). From the official press release:
..the primary goal of MoE’s [...]
Podcast: Messages in an instant
Podcast: Play in new window
I’m sharing music and words with up-and-coming R&B vocalist, Asia Cruise. After hearing our interview, check out more of her music at www.whoisasiacruise.com.
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An update on my dad.
Venting about why, at least for me, instant messaging and texting can go to hell in a handbasket.
Be sure to check out www.gotomeeting.com/podcast and the eMusic service, you [...]
As real life goes – a short ‘cast.
Podcast: Play in new window
Sandwiched between bits of music from a couple of artists I’ve been digging lately, Taylor Eigsti and Georgia Ann Muldrow, I quickly share thoughts on off-line friendships, electronic communication, and sexism. Web 2.Uh-oh indeed.
Mandrake Society Radio’s My Space page.
personal Music Review page (including that of Muldrow’s CD).
Technorati Tags: My Space, email, [...]
