http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog Black News & Information in El Paso, Texas Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:06:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For several weeks I have listened to and participated in conversations about one interesting El Pasoan: Mr. Donald L. Williams…”The Don”…as his friends call him.          Don has created a stir in the hearts of many to get up, get out and vote. At the same time, he has created a stir ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/07/25/donald-l-williams-like-it-or-not-the-man-is-making-positive-moves/ As I began to ponder the many aspects of how we support each other, a question came to mind: "Am I My Brother's or Sister's Keeper?" Quite simply, the answer is yes. Some may think that whatever a fellow brother or sister is involved in is their business. We tend not ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/06/27/i-am-my-brothers-keeper/ Say it aint so...!!! An all black cast...from El Paso...performing a black classic...in El Paso! Finally, someone is taking the helm to bring quality black entertainment to our great city. I know we surely hope this isn't the last we'll see of a black play. check out www.blackelpaso.com for further information ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/06/27/tony-award-winning-playin-el-paso/ I recently spoke with someone concerning the nomination of Barack Obama as the Democratic Nominee for the Presidential Candidacy. The topic quickly turned defensive when I said, "America is a melting pot." I was basically 'rebuked' for thinking such a thing. It wasn't that the person I was speaking to ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/06/12/does-obamas-nomination-mean-no-more-excuses/ I understand that we are all Democrats and because of that we should "get along" especially when it comes to making sure a Democrat is voted into office as our next President.  However, the experience that many have felt here in El Paso during and after the precinct conventions is ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/03/07/ignorance-racism-and-politics/ Greetings readers of Black El Paso.com,           First off, let me start by saying thank you for your continued support in our efforts to make Black ElPaso.com, the best information webpage in the nation, if not the world.  We have definitely grown and we have face may challenges and adversities since ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/02/18/from-howard-co-publisher/ Hello Black El Paso, It is with great joy and pleasure that I greet you.  Now that the holidays are over, there are some very important events that will soon take place.  The choosing of our Democratic or Republican Presidential Candidates.  It concerns me that some don't take this as seriously ... http://blackelpaso.net/bepblog/2008/01/14/publishers-blog/