Fighting fires and racism: the ‘magnificent seven’
Merdis Hayes
May 16 2013

Luncheon at old Engine Company 30

Firefighters of the past to the present-day gathered May 30 at the African American Firefighter Museum (old Engine No. 30) luncheon at 14th Street and Central Avenue to pay tribute to the men who opened the door for them nearly 60 years ago.

More>>>
Best Start Watts-Willowbrook hosts resource fair, walk
OW Staff
May 16 2013

Activities, music and games encourage parent-child bonding

Best Start Watts-Willowbrook will host its Our Families are Powered by Watts Resource Fair and Community Walk Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles.
 
The event will promote physical activity and link families to resources within the community that help improve the lives of children ages 0-5.

More>>>
A good sport
City News Service
May 16 2013

Jim Hill speaks to youth

Sports anchor Jim Hill speaks to youth at Carson’s annual Youth Conference. Hill, a well-known CBS 2 broadcaster for more than 30 years, gave his talk on Saturday at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center. Hill appears on the CBS 2 newscast weekdays at 6 and 11 p.m. and also hosts the weekend editions of “Sports Central.”

More>>>
Blacks, Hispanics in Watts hear mayoral candidates
OW Staff
May 16 2013

Both Greuel and Garcetti get a friendly reception

Packed in the pews at Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts, a mixed and vigorous crowd of about 400 Blacks and Hispanics had come to hear how mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti would respond to both their questions and their needs. The forum was sponsored by L.A. Voice.

To begin, various religious and community leaders came forward to highlight issues in the community.

More>>>

Honor Roll

Motivated Men of Dorsey to hold ‘Afternoon of Excellence’
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 9 2013

Working to get others involved in educating young Black men

The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School is a nonprofit organization committed to community collaboration and social responsibility through its efforts to prepare the young men at Dorsey High School to be effective communicators, critical thinkers and life-long learners. As a collaborative of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and community members, the organization’s objective is to foster positive relationships with the young men in an effort to close the achievement gap, increase test scores, and lead them to a successful high school experience.

All>>>

Login To Upload A Photo Latest Reader Photos

This Week in LA

More>>>
«  

November

  »
S M T W T F S
 
 
 
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15
 
16
 
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
 
27
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
 
Add to calendar
 

Obituaries

More>>>

Support/Volunteer Opportunities

The following numbers can be contacted for drug and alcohol assistance. 

Alcoholics Anonymous (323) 936-4343 
Cocaine Anonymous (310) 216-4444 
Narcotics Anonymous (323) 933-5395 
 
LA Treatment Facilities          
 
AV Treatment Facilities  
 
 


Contact Us    |   Advertise with Us    |   About Us    |   Submit News    |   Sign Up for Updates

Distribution Map   |   Editorial Calendar    |    Request  Media Kit   |   Terms of Service  |   Privacy Policy

 

Powered by Drupal and Drupal Theme created with Artisteer.