Apr 30 2009

California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Conference offers workshops and networking

 Los Angeles, CA -- Local community, civic and non-profit organizations will be offered informational opportunities for funding and expansion during a series of four workshops and two business networking power luncheons, when the California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (CLBCF) presents its fifth annual professional and development conference, Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 in the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles.

Apr 30 2009

Top priority is the economy

Sacramento, CA -- California Speaker Karen Bass’ top priorities are to create new jobs and turn around California’s economy. Speaker Bass is fast tracking legislation that will maximize federal stimulus funding to aid Californians who have been impacted by the national economic crisis. The Speaker is also leading an effort to create green collar jobs, reform the criminal justice system, enact foster care reform and improve transportation and the environment.

Apr 30 2009

Seek national attention after passage of Marcy’s Law

Los Angeles, CA.--Candles were lit and tears trickled down the faces of mothers, fathers, friends and relatives Sunday evening in Leimert Park as they remembered loved ones who had been murdered by violent crime.

A coalition of victims rights groups also attended the Victim’s Rights Candlelight Vigil to kick off National Victims of Crime Awareness Week that is being held from April 26 through May 2.

Emotions ran high as attendees recalled their loved ones who had been gunned down by senseless violence as they displayed photos of deceased loved ones.

Apr 24 2009

Target zones expanded, L.A. Bridges to be discontinued

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has proposed a comprehensive reorganization of how the city of Los Angeles delivers gang reduction and youth services to provide clear lines of oversight, accountability and performance measures.

The goal of Villaraigosa’s approach will target gang reduction services in L.A.’s most violent neighborhoods through Gang Reduction and Youth Development zones (GRYD zones) created by the Mayor last year. The 2009 budget proposal includes a 70 percent increase in funding for prevention and intervention services.

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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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