The Dallas Morning News is selling a picture (in various sizes) shot by one of its staff of the new "First Family" of the United States during the victory celebration at Grant Park in Chicago Tuesday night. Click the link below to see the picture and to place your order. If for some reason the link doesn't work, just cut and paste into your browser.
AND/OR
You can buy a reprint of the front page of today's Dallas Morning News which includes the pic from above and all the accompanying headlines. You can also choose to have your item professionally framed.
http://www.pictopia.com/perl/ptp/dallasmn?photo_name=2008/11/081104_NPO_04OBAMAbarack4.jpg&embedded=y&thumbnail_url=www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/pt/photos/2008/11/081104_NPO_04OBAMAbarack4.jpg&title=&pps=dmnpt&time=1225915152502
I'll be placing my order tonight.
If you're feeling the pinch of the recession, fear not. There will be a special commemorative section in Sunday's edition of Dallas Morning News. And you can always cut things out of the paper and frame them yourself.
UPDATE: Beware of shipping charges. I ordered a framed reprint of the front page and the shipping cost was $37.95. That's waaaaay steep.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Night Watch Parties
Dallas County Democratic Party will be gathering at a street festival on N. Bishop Ave tonight beginning at 6pm. Visit http://www.pegasusnews.com/events/2008/nov/04/121114/ for more info.
Friendship-West Baptist Church and Dallas South will be gathering at 7pm for an all out election party tonight. Visit http://dallassouthblog.com/2008/10/15/friendship-westdallas-south-election-watch-party-adds-fred-hammond-geno-young-don-diego-added-to/ for more info.
Texas Democrats will be gathering at 7pm at Clipso Sports Bar &Grill (Dallas, TX)
7307 S Westmoreland Road Dallas, TX 75237.
A random group of Obama Supporters are gathering at Gilley's at 7pm. Visit http://www.dallasobserver.com/events/obama-dallas-election-party-1134536/ for more info.
Republicans will gather at 5pm at the Radisson, 6060 N. Central Expressway in Dallas.
Old Republic 2922 N Hall St, Dallas, TX has election-inspired drink specials all night.
Iron Cactus is hosting Democrats tonight. 1520 Main St, Dallas, TX
NOTE: Please don't think that I am intentionally biased towards the Democratic party. The truth is I did a google search for "Dallas election watch party" and I found only one event for Republicans. If you know of other Republican watch parties, please tell me and I will post straight away.
Friendship-West Baptist Church and Dallas South will be gathering at 7pm for an all out election party tonight. Visit http://dallassouthblog.com/2008/10/15/friendship-westdallas-south-election-watch-party-adds-fred-hammond-geno-young-don-diego-added-to/ for more info.
Texas Democrats will be gathering at 7pm at Clipso Sports Bar &Grill (Dallas, TX)
7307 S Westmoreland Road Dallas, TX 75237.
A random group of Obama Supporters are gathering at Gilley's at 7pm. Visit http://www.dallasobserver.com/events/obama-dallas-election-party-1134536/ for more info.
Republicans will gather at 5pm at the Radisson, 6060 N. Central Expressway in Dallas.
Old Republic 2922 N Hall St, Dallas, TX has election-inspired drink specials all night.
Iron Cactus is hosting Democrats tonight. 1520 Main St, Dallas, TX
NOTE: Please don't think that I am intentionally biased towards the Democratic party. The truth is I did a google search for "Dallas election watch party" and I found only one event for Republicans. If you know of other Republican watch parties, please tell me and I will post straight away.
It's Game Day
Remember, you can only vote at your official polling location. Visit the website below to find your polling location. You must enter the address that appears on your current voter registration card. If you don't have your card, enter the address you used the last time you registered to vote. If you arrive at the polls and are told you are in the wrong place, the volunteers/staff present should be able to direct you to the appropriate location. Don't be deterred and don't delay. Voting is your right and your responsibility.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bob Schieffer's Mother Was Right!
Texas native, Bob Schieffer, ended the last of the 2008 presidential debates with this quotation from his mother, "Go vote now. It will make you feel big and strong."
I just left my early voting location and that's exactly how I feel. I didn't have to wait in line, but there was a steady stream of voters in and out of the library and the voting booths stayed full. It's an exhilarating feeling to exercise the rights that my people fought so hard for. It is both humbling and empowering. I hope I never lose this feeling.
You can vote early through October 31, 2008. For a list of early voting locations click here.
Election day is November 4, 2008.
BE A PART OF THE PROCESS!!!
I just left my early voting location and that's exactly how I feel. I didn't have to wait in line, but there was a steady stream of voters in and out of the library and the voting booths stayed full. It's an exhilarating feeling to exercise the rights that my people fought so hard for. It is both humbling and empowering. I hope I never lose this feeling.
You can vote early through October 31, 2008. For a list of early voting locations click here.
Election day is November 4, 2008.
BE A PART OF THE PROCESS!!!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Celebrating Juneteenth (Freedom Day)
Juneteenth has a special place in my heart because its origins are rooted in Galveston, TX.
Though the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, and though Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 (ending the Civil War), word of the freeing of the slaves did not reach Galveston until June 19, 1865. June 19 (Juneteenth) has since become known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. What started out as a regional holiday (Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma) has become a national day of celebration and remembrance.
For general information about Juneteenth check out:
http://www.juneteenth.com/
Upcoming Events…
Juneteenth Celebration at Valley Ridge Park
June 16, 2007
4pm – 10pm
Valley Ridge Park
2850 Park Ridge Drive
Cedar Hill, TX
The cities of Lancaster, DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Duncanville have joined together for the 4th Annual Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration. There will be food, vendor booths, children’s activities, gospel and general entertainment for adults, and much more. FREE admission.
For more information call 972.230.9651. or visit
http://www.duncanville.com/juneteenth/
Real Men Cook for Charity
June 17, 2007
3pm
Gilley’s of Dallas
1135 South Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
$20/adult; $10/child
From DallasBlack.com:
A fun-filled, all you can eat food tasting event! A celebration of men, fathers and families. Celebrities will include 2005 Host Darius McCrary “Eddie Winslow”-Family Matters; 2005 Host Darrin Henson-Soul Food; Rockman Dunbar-Soul Food, Prison Break & Girlfriends; Hill Harper–NY CSI. Real Men Cook is committed to the positive promotion and support of men in the community.There will be on-site kids activities to provide children with a hands-on opportunity to showcase mentoring and the dispensation of smiles for their fathers or the real men in their lives. Sponsors: Real Men Cook for Charity, Bounty and Southwest Airlines Contact Information
http://www.realmencook.com/
realmencookdallas@ yahoo.com Terry Allen, Dallas Event Manager, 214.376.6530 Info Line 214.231.5671
Celebration of African and African-American Art
June 19, 2007
6pm - 9pm
McKinney Avenue Contemporary
3120 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
214.953.1212
Suggested donation: $10 or $15
This event is not explicitly intended to commemorate Juneteenth but it does celebrate the freedom of artistic expression which we now enjoy.
From the DallasNews.com:
An opening reception June 19 at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary for "Art & Culture for Seeds: A Celebration of African and African American Art" celebrates the works of eight artists, including Radcliffe Bailey and Sherlock Artis. The reception also benefits nonprofit organization SEEDS (Sports for Education and Economic Development in Senegal) and includes live music and refreshments from the Cape restaurant. – BINDU VARGHESE / Staff Writer
Juneteenth Celebration - City of Plano
June 23, 2007
8am – 10 pm
Douglass Community Center
1111 H Avenue
Plano, TX
The City of Plano Douglass Community Center will host the 2007 Juneteenth Celebration. Join in the observance and enjoy a day of community service, family fun and games, live music, celebraty sporting event, a carnival atmosphere and food vendors. For more information contact the Center at 972-941-7174.
Though the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, and though Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 (ending the Civil War), word of the freeing of the slaves did not reach Galveston until June 19, 1865. June 19 (Juneteenth) has since become known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. What started out as a regional holiday (Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma) has become a national day of celebration and remembrance.
For general information about Juneteenth check out:
http://www.juneteenth.com/
Upcoming Events…
Juneteenth Celebration at Valley Ridge Park
June 16, 2007
4pm – 10pm
Valley Ridge Park
2850 Park Ridge Drive
Cedar Hill, TX
The cities of Lancaster, DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Duncanville have joined together for the 4th Annual Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration. There will be food, vendor booths, children’s activities, gospel and general entertainment for adults, and much more. FREE admission.
For more information call 972.230.9651. or visit
http://www.duncanville.com/juneteenth/
Real Men Cook for Charity
June 17, 2007
3pm
Gilley’s of Dallas
1135 South Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
$20/adult; $10/child
From DallasBlack.com:
A fun-filled, all you can eat food tasting event! A celebration of men, fathers and families. Celebrities will include 2005 Host Darius McCrary “Eddie Winslow”-Family Matters; 2005 Host Darrin Henson-Soul Food; Rockman Dunbar-Soul Food, Prison Break & Girlfriends; Hill Harper–NY CSI. Real Men Cook is committed to the positive promotion and support of men in the community.There will be on-site kids activities to provide children with a hands-on opportunity to showcase mentoring and the dispensation of smiles for their fathers or the real men in their lives. Sponsors: Real Men Cook for Charity, Bounty and Southwest Airlines Contact Information
http://www.realmencook.com/
realmencookdallas@ yahoo.com Terry Allen, Dallas Event Manager, 214.376.6530 Info Line 214.231.5671
Celebration of African and African-American Art
June 19, 2007
6pm - 9pm
McKinney Avenue Contemporary
3120 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
214.953.1212
Suggested donation: $10 or $15
This event is not explicitly intended to commemorate Juneteenth but it does celebrate the freedom of artistic expression which we now enjoy.
From the DallasNews.com:
An opening reception June 19 at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary for "Art & Culture for Seeds: A Celebration of African and African American Art" celebrates the works of eight artists, including Radcliffe Bailey and Sherlock Artis. The reception also benefits nonprofit organization SEEDS (Sports for Education and Economic Development in Senegal) and includes live music and refreshments from the Cape restaurant. – BINDU VARGHESE / Staff Writer
Juneteenth Celebration - City of Plano
June 23, 2007
8am – 10 pm
Douglass Community Center
1111 H Avenue
Plano, TX
The City of Plano Douglass Community Center will host the 2007 Juneteenth Celebration. Join in the observance and enjoy a day of community service, family fun and games, live music, celebraty sporting event, a carnival atmosphere and food vendors. For more information contact the Center at 972-941-7174.
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