Travails in the Pacific: One soldier’s story
Gregg Reese  |   OW Staff Writer
May 27 2010

A Memorial Day Chronicle

As another Memorial Day rolls around, it becomes even more meaningful as more participants of World War II—the event that shaped them, their descendants, and the globe arguably more than any other—pass on.

These battle-harden veterans exchanged their uniforms for civilian dress and became the cornerstone of Black communities across America; paving the way for Civil Rights triumphs later in the century. Freeman Gamble Sr. was one of those men.

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Foshay
OW Staff
May 27 2010

2010 International FIRST Robotics Competition

Pictured are a group of students from Foshay Learning Center’s Team 597, the “Wolverines” after their win at the 2010 International FIRST Robotics Competition. The 25 member team built and programmed a robot to perform certain tasks against competitor’s machines and the Wolverines emerged victorious receiving the Industrial Safety Award, and were also recognized for their service to the community.

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June 8 OW endorsements
OW Staff
May 27 2010

Our Weekly picks

The June 8 election will demand of voters some key decisions. Our Weekly has weighed the pros and cons, and offers the following recommendations. If we do not support a candidate for a contest, it is because we feel there is no one person who distinguishes themselves from the others.

In the all-important judge races, we will offer additional information on our web site on June 5. Additionally, if you want to get more information on the statewide ballot propositions, look at the May 20 editions of Our Weekly. This can be viewed online at www.ourweekly.com.

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CPUC holds hearing about Farmdale Avenue Expo Line station
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 27 2010

New stop proposed

After months of wrangling, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the Exposition Light Rail Authority have come to an agreement to put a station stop at Dorsey High School at Farmdale Avenue.

This new station would allow for increased mobility of local residents and Dorsey High School staff and students, according the Expo authority.

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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.

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