Our Authors Study Club Tour
OW Staff
Apr 16 2009

Ride, observe and learn about Black Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA -- For over 50 years, Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (founded in 1945), has provided Angelenos the opportunity to see up close some of the numerous sights where famous African Americans either made history and/or lived while enjoying their celebrity. From the Dunbar Hotel on Central Avenue to the oldest Black fire station in Los Angeles, the tour points out the homes of Hattie McDaniel, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, Marvin Gaye, the Bonnie Brae House-birthplace of the Pentecostal movement, and others.

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Compton airport to receive $8 million
OW Staff
Apr 16 2009

Massive repaving project to generate jobs

Compton, CA -- A massive repaving project, 1,266,000 square feet of asphalt, is planned for the Compton/Woodley Airport. Federal stimulus finds will pay for the $8 million job.

Everything but the runways and taxiways will be resurfaced to improve drainage and pavement markings.

The project is expected to generate 222 construction and service jobs. Timelines have not been announced.

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Compton Elections
Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 16 2009

Candidates detail priorities

 Compton, CA— The approximately 37,000 registered voters in the Hub City eligible to go to the polls April 21, will make a decision on the seven city government posts that are up for grabs. There are also several initiatives on the ballot including a controversial proposal to ban the sale of fireworks in the city.

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Compton election: April 21
OW Staff
Apr 16 2009

Endorsements

 OurWeekly has no formal endorsement of the candidates in the Tuesday, April 21 city election.

Based on the information submitted, or lack thereof, we are recommending that the residents review past performances of incumbents and investigate the challengers as to their involvement in their communities and commitment to the safety and growth of Compton.

As far as the two initiatives, we are recommending that you vote NO on Measure F which would ban the sale of fireworks in the city of Compton.

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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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