AAVREP pushes for new poll worker training
OW Staff
Mar 6 2009

Wants clear instruction for DTS voters

The African American Voter Registration, Education and Participation (AAVREP) Legal Counsel is seeking swift and transparent public review of new designs for L.A. County’s problem-plagued Decline-to-State (DTS) ballots before the next election. The group says that flawed “double-bubble” ballot and faulty instructions by county polling place workers denied 20,000 DTS voters of their right to vote for President.

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Mayme Clayton Library will expand
OW Staff
Mar 6 2009

Rep. Watson delivers $250,000 federal grant

The Mayme Clayton Library (MCL), located in Culver City, CA was presented with a $250,000 federal grant by Congresswoman Diane E. Watson to refurbish and expand the recently acquired facility.

Avery Clayton, CEO and president of MCL accepted the funds for the library which is renowned for its extensive collection of rare African American books, literature, recordings, movies and other priceless documents.

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Baker performs in ‘Glory of Easter’
Virgie W. Murray
Mar 6 2009

Bradley Baker, noted baritone, will be featured again this year in “The Glory of Easter

Bradley Baker, noted baritone, will be featured again this year in “The Glory of Easter.” This production will begin on Thurs., March 13, at the Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St. in Garden Grove. It will continue through Saturday, March 22.

Baker has been a regular performer in “The Glory of Christmas,” and “The Glory of Easter.” He is the choir director at the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship.

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Hyde Park shooting
OW Staff
Mar 5 2009

Man killed in drive-by

 Los Angeles, CA -- An investigation continues into the shooting death of Ronald Buckner, 20, which occurred on Monday at about 9:35 p.m. in the 3100 block of West 59th Street in the Hyde Park area of Los Angeles.

Witnesses told police that the gunman was one of five people in a red Dodge charger. The victim was shot several times as the car drove through the residential area.

Buckner was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call (213) 485-4341 or 1-800-877-LAWFULL.

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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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