Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Feb 5 2009

Housing, foreclosure and transit oriented development

 Los Angeles, CA – Nearly 100 people turned out for a public hearing in South Los Angeles to discuss the future of affordable homes and livable neighborhoods.

The event was hosted by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Housing L.A., and the topics covered included housing, foreclosure and transit oriented development.

Feb 5 2009

Tobacco company honors civil rights movement

 Greensboro, NC – Lorillard Tobacco Company has agreed to donate $1 million to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum to commemorate the unique role that Greensboro played in advancing the civil rights movement. The Center will be located in the original F.W. Woolworth building on downtown Greensboro’s Elm Street and will honor the sit-in of Feb. 1, 1960 that took place there, and other civil rights accomplishments.

Feb 5 2009

Broadway Federal Bank announces new president and chief executive officer

 Los Angeles, CA – Broadway Financial Corporation, the holding company of Broadway Federal Bank, announced that Wayne-Kent A. Bradshaw has joined the Company as president and chief operating officer.

Paul C. Hudson, chairman and CEO, stated, “Attracting a senior level executive with Wayne’s experience and talent will facilitate the continued growth and profitability of the Company by expanding the management resources and capabilities of the Bank.”

Jan 31 2009

Third anniversary commemoration planned

Little did teenager Devin Brown realize during his short life that he would wind up as another homicide statistic.

The 13-year-old Brown was shot multiple times on Feb. 6, 2005 after leading police on a high speed chase in a stolen red Toyota Camry.

In what became a high profile case in the city of Los Angeles, Brown was chased to the intersection of 83rd Street and Western Avenue when Officer Steven Garcia fired 10 shots at the Camry, striking the teen seven times.

Honor Roll

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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