Pullman Porter
OW Staff
Jun 3 2010

100th birthday celebration

Lee Wesley Gibson, who celebrated his 100th birthday recently at the Proud Bird Restaurant with more than 200 family members and friends, stands by a poster depicting photos of him when he was a Pullman Porter, which was displayed in the lobby at his birthday celebration in Los Angeles. He is currently the oldest living Pullman Porter.

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Expo rail settlement angers residents
Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Jun 3 2010

Next decision expected at summer’s end

At a public meeting about the Exposition Lightrail line that drew an overflow crowd exceeding 150 people to the Dorsey High School cafeteria, the most vocal sentiment about a new settlement forged by the Exposition Light Rail Authority and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) seemed to be anger that officials do not seem to listen to community concerns.

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All-stars among us
OW Staff
Jun 3 2010

Dodgers honor local heroes

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Three finalists were selected Tuesday for the 2010 “People All-Stars Among Us” national campaign, and one of those individuals runs community organizations. The contest recognizes individuals who are doing amazing things in their communities.

National League baseball  teams are participating and have selected people through online submissions from surrounding cities.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have chosen Zaid Gayle from Los Angeles, Zachary Kidd from Burbank, and Alma Martinez from Redondo Beach.

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Frank Terry succumbs
OW Staff
Jun 3 2010

Helped Tom Bradley snag city council seat

Born January 23, 1919 in Los Angeles, Frank W. Terry was one of three children of Woodford and Jessie L. Terry.  His father, a general building contractor, constructed numerous buildings and houses including the original Angeles Funeral Home on East Jefferson Boulevard, Trinity Baptist Church and showcase houses designed by influential Black architect Paul R. Williams.

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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.

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