Democratic actions
Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 22 2010

Caucus creates African American involvement plan

During the California Democrats’ State Convention held this weekend at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the African Americans Caucus (AAC) unanimously voted to support Attorney General Jerry Brown for governor, and introduced a plan the leadership believes will help Black residents of the state gain a deep knowledge of each of the government agencies within their communities.

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Neo-Nazi Rally
Gregg Reese  |   OW Staff Writer
Apr 22 2010

City approved Neo-Nazi rally on City Hall’s south lawn

The city approved neo-Nazi rally on City Hall’s south lawn Saturday was met by a contingent of some 500 counter protesters, that included Answer LA, the Black Riders, the New Black Panthers, the National Lawyers Guild, and a host of groups representing the interests of communists, gays, Hispanics, and a consortium of nameless individuals who donned bandanas over their faces. Police in riot gear cleared a wide berth between the protesters and the Detroit-based American Neo-Nazi Party, numbering 25 to 50 members. They choose L.A.

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Poets' Corner
Jeremy Pleasant
Apr 21 2010

Truth Revealed

Friends for years, getting closer by the passing of each day.
Life was easier knowing I had a friend like that to turn to.
The trials of our separation; 
Cold, by the distance life put between us.
But we once again reunited, 
As we did time and again, warmth returned to my heart.
 
Wait…this time something’s changed;
You are no longer the same.
A friend, still? Of course. But… 
 
The blindfold has been lifted from eyes, 

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Truth telling
Tamara Cagle
Apr 21 2010

Domestic violence knows no boundaries

Domestic violence has been prevalent in countries around the world for years, and the only thing that has changed is its name. Domestic violence is also referred to as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, child abuse, and intimate partner violence.

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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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