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Lisa Olivia Fitch  |   OW Contributor
Sep 2 2010

CEO credits survival to economic thrust

In August 1965, Watts became known world-wide for being the site of the largest riots known to that date. Today, Watts is home to one of the largest and most successful community based organizations in the world, the WLCAC—Watts Labor Community Action Committee.
And it all began with labor.

In 1964, Ted Watkins was an employee of the Ford Motor Company, and a member of the United Auto Workers union. After successfully influencing Ford’s employment policy, his advocay efforts earned the attention of then-UAW President Walter Reuther.  

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Aug 26 2010

An archaeologist shares the findings

Last week, Our Weekly spoke to a few theologians about the story of Jesus, explaining away some questions that have possibly run through the minds of curious believers and non-believers.

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Cynthia E. Griffin  |   OW Co-Editor
Aug 26 2010

Holiday, malaise could tell the story

This has been a tough political year for the city of Inglewood.

In January, three-term Mayor Roosevelt Dorn, who had been in office since 1997, resigned amid charges by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office of conflict of interest and misappropriation of public funds.

Two months later City Administrator Tim Wanamaker abruptly resigned, after only two years on the job. Then a month later, Jeff Muir, Inglewood’s chief financial officer (CFO) gave his resignation.

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Aug 19 2010
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Science may have the answer

The past few weeks in California have been interesting with the controversy surrounding Proposition 8 and the 14th Amendment. Opening the window for same-sex marriage has been delayed while pro-traditional marriage activists and voters have entered the appeal process of Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision. Where the tide will turn next is up to the courts. In the meantime, it has been an interesting debate as a matter of fact, as we reflect on the words of our experts from last week.

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Aug 12 2010

How the 14th Amendment plays a role

Last week, the state of California went through a whirlwind of change as Vaughn Walker, a federal district court judge who is allegedly gay, overturned voter-approved Proposition 8.

In Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the plaintiff claimed that according to the 14th Amendment, it is against the inalienable rights recognized by the government that the gay community be denied the right to marry their same-sex partner.

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Aug 5 2010
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Show me the money

When jobless rates are sky high and inflation is in effect, what can you do just to get by, let alone save a few dollars? Many of us go back to our roots and start doing those old school hustles we used to do in college. Maybe you haven’t taken it that far quite yet.

Maybe right now you could be looking at a multi-level marketing (MLM) enterprise, but you have a lot of questions.

What is multi-level marketing?

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American issues and people making headlines throughout the country.

Alabama
The second annual Summit on Homelessness in Birmingham and Advocacy Training Institute held August 27-28. This year’s event was designed to bring attention to the civil and human rights injustices perpetuated in Birmingham and also to bring attention to the misplaced priorities of the political will of the city with regard to the implementation of the Birmingham Plan to Prevent and End Chronic Homelessness 2007-2017 specifically the building of permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless was addressed.

California
Hundreds of African American Compton residents attended Project IMPACT and World Vision’s back-to-school celebration at Compton Community College, where children were given backpacks, pens, pencils, scissors, notebooks and binders, and the opportunity to register for tutoring. They were also given community resource information guides and a free health screening. “This is an event that is all about preparing our children for the future,” said Matt Harris, executive director and founder of Project IMPACT. “It’s a collaborative event that says that we’re just not looking to give out backpacks or a service, but we’re introducing them to community.”

District of Columbia
The Prostate Health Education Network Inc. (PHEN) will put a major focus on enhancing partnerships with churches in the fight against prostate cancer, when it hosts its “sixth annual” African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit” September 16 and 17, in Washington, D.C. The summit session on Friday, September 17th at the Washington Convention Center, when is part of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference, will be entirely devoted to PHEN’s outreach efforts working with Black churches nationwide.

Georgia
Mary Pat Hector is not your average 12-year-old. She is founder and president of Youth in Action, a Stone Mountain-based organization committed to solving community problems. The group highlights such issues as child abuse and civil rights, while working to overcome youth and gang violence through peer counseling. On Aug. 28, Hector led two busloads of her peers and community activists to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. “A lot of people are forgetting the dream, and I think it’s very important for youth to get out there and honor his dream,” said Hector.

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