Candidate debacle at CSUDH
Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 1 2009

candidates campaigning for the second supervisorial district was missing the two front runners, and their absence appears to be due to communication snafus on campus

A forum held last Saturday at California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) for candidates campaigning for the second supervisorial district was missing the two front runners, and their absence appears to be due to communication snafus on campus.

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Who stole the slave ship?
Shirley Hawkins
May 1 2009

Long time reparations supporter John Peoples outraged

It was a familiar sight on the streets of Los Angeles–a colorful slave ship touting a red, black, and green liberation flag that symbolized the fight for reparations.

The slave ship, a noted as a landmark in South Los Angeles, Watts and Compton, is owned by John Peoples, a reparations activist for over 50 years.

But Compton resident Peoples, 68, was stunned Friday morning when he walked outside of his home and discovered that the slave ship had been stolen.

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‘Challenging the Odds’
OW Staff
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.

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Assembly Speaker Karen Bass announces 2009 policy priorities
OW Staff
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.

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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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