Category: DMN Briefing Columns

Weekly published columns that appear in Friday’s paper version of Briefing and online @dallasnews.com/local voices, make sure you check for the new ones on Saturdays to add your .02 :)

Knowledge Reigns Supreme: The Dr. Steve Perry DMN/Briefing Q&A

An author, motivational speaker and a fiery crusader for equal opportunities and access in at-risk schools and neighborhoods, Dr. Steve Perry, MSW parlayed his activism and scholastic achievements into a CNN feature (“Black In America”), a weekly contributor role for the news network and appearances on MSNBC and TV One that earned him the title… Continue reading Knowledge Reigns Supreme: The Dr. Steve Perry DMN/Briefing Q&A

When Protectors Become Predators: Making Women Safe In An Unsafe World

It’s a familiar scene from 1985’s classic film The Color Purple: newlywed Sofia charges through a cornfield, face freshly bruised by husband Harpo, to confront in-law Celie about her advice for him to “beat her.” “All my life I had to fight,” hisses Sofia. “A girl child ain’t safe in a family of mens. But… Continue reading When Protectors Become Predators: Making Women Safe In An Unsafe World

Oct. 11: All Flavor, No Meat—Author Discusses Vegan Site/Recipes With Briefing/DMN

Escalating blood sugar, a multiplying cholesterol count and blood pressure numbers that were higher than ever—-for Deborrah Cooper, last year’s test results became the writing on the wall and she set out to make a change. “My background was in fitness and nutrition, so reading that printout just made me feel sick,” Cooper said recently… Continue reading Oct. 11: All Flavor, No Meat—Author Discusses Vegan Site/Recipes With Briefing/DMN

Oct. 8: Teen Pepper-Sprayed By Police, Accused Of Breaking & Entering Own Home

From a commenter: “This was HIS OWN HOUSE. This is what the right whines about incessantly… the government coming over the hill to take your stuff. I am pretty sure that if cops accused me of breaking into my own home I’d be a little argumentative and belligerent. You wouldn’t read about it because I… Continue reading Oct. 8: Teen Pepper-Sprayed By Police, Accused Of Breaking & Entering Own Home