Lakers and Celtics square off in game 7
Jun 17 2010

Here they go again

The National Basketball Association could not have scripted a better scenario, in the opinion of many. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, and they are competing in Game 7 to determine the league championship. Tonight should be an epic battle with star power, history, and more. The league has not seen a night like this in a long time.

More>>>
Parks urges Angelenos to vote for soccer
OW Staff
Jun 17 2010

Blacks fill eight slots on US World Cup team

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—As the World Cup soccer tournament got under way recently in South Africa, a city councilman launched an effort for Los Angeles to host some of the games in 2018 or 2022.

Eighth District Councilman Bernard Parks called on Angelenos to sign a petition on the website www.GoUSABid.com.

If the United States wins approval from the Federation Internationale de Football Association to host a future World Cup, Los Angeles would be one of the potential host cities, according to his office.

More>>>
Fostering Imagination goes Hollywood
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
Jun 10 2010

Play gives youth creative outlet, raises money

Fostering Imagination: Building Better Futures for Foster Youth (FI) is an organization that creates innovative programs to empower youth and help them successfully transition into independent lifestyles, after they have been emancipated from the foster care system.

FI offers free mentoring, lifestyle skills training and a theater program to provide the youth with an activity that gives them a constructive creative outlet.

On Sunday, the students of FI will star in “Youth Take the Stage: The Magic of Hollywood” at the Ruskin Theatre.

More>>>
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
OW Staff
Jun 10 2010

TastE Cakes

Crenshaw High students Anthony Lee and Le’queteta Brown, co-owners of TastE Cakes finished second in the fourth annual Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) business plan competition held last week at the USC Town and Gown, and now the duo, along with first place winner Edgar Holguin of South East High School (Plasma Framer), are off to New York to battle it out with other winners from around the national. Jean-Pierra Papouloute of Blair High School, developer of subRealty Clothing Co., placed third but will not go on to the nationals.

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>>>
«  

October

  »
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
 
31
 
 
 
 
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.