Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 22 2009

Business ownership offers youth a way to make money

If you missed out on finding a summer job or you’re just too young to get hired by your favorite mall store or food outlet, there are other money-making options available.

May 21 2009

Defeat of initiatives forces ‘Plan B’

Sacramento, CA -- In the face of a decided defeat by voters on Tuesday on the state budget initiatives, Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) announced measures to help quicken the process to solve a looming $21 billion state budget deficit and head off a cash shortage for the state expected in July.

May 21 2009

Creole Chef restaurant closes after armed robbery and attempted murder.

Los Angeles, CA -- Our Weekly recently sat down with the owners of the Creole Chef to discuss the recent armed robbery and attempted murder that occurred at their family restaurant.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 21 2009

Voter’s actions send governor, legislature back to drawing board

Los Angeles, CA -- In the wake of the defeat of all but one of the initiatives on Tuesday’s ballot, the state of California faces a $21.3 billion deficit, and legislative leaders met yesterday with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to begin to look at ways to close the budget gap.

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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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