Jun 18 2009

Sebastian and Sinclair Ridley-Thomas

Los Angeles, CA -- It’s been an exciting time for Sebastian and Sinclair Ridley-Thomas.

The sons of County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and his wife, Avis, the twin boys recently threw their caps in the air and joined 500 African American males in graduation ceremonies at the historic Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jun 18 2009

Eugene Cooke teaches local residents to grow their own food

In today’s recessionary times, many South Los Angeles residents find themselves scrambling to keep food on the table.

But never fear. The urban garden is taking root in South Los Angeles quicker than Kobe’s famous jump shot. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not being grown down on the farm anymore.
Residents are biting into fresh fruits and vegetables that are sprouting up anywhere from spacious backyards to a tiny window sill.

Jun 12 2009

Activist Dr. James Mays dedicated to the community

For a man who has been cited for his community involvement by Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Dr. James Mays, 67, is a doctor who remains humble and focused on servicing the South Los Angeles community.

Whenever a crisis emerges in South Los Angeles, Dr. Mays is a familiar fixture on the picket lines or speaking at a press conference about the issues of AIDS education, the downsizing of Martin Luther King Hospital, glaring health disparities, or substandard education.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Jun 12 2009

Organization pushes the importance African American fathers

During slavery, a black child was more likely to grow up with both parents than he or she is today.

That shocking statement from the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) in part underscores why the organization recently launched a campaign called “What’s Your Legacy” to encourage African American fathers between ages 18 and 40 to think about the benefits of marriage for their children.

Honor Roll

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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