Maxine Waters

Julianne Malveaux  |   OW Contributing Columnist
Oct 6 2011

“Pass the jobs bill.”

In the wake of President Obama’s address to the Congressional Black Caucus, there are those who are making much ado about nothing, including the accusation that, by dropping his “g’s” the President was talking down to African Americans. Can this President kindly get a break.

Cynthia E. Griffin  |   OW Managing Editor
Sep 1 2011

Members plan to introduce package of 42 bills to put America back to work

Nearly 1,000 people turned out Tuesday night and an estimated 10,000 showed up Wednesday at Crenshaw Christian Center in pursuit of jobs.

On Tuesday, an appreciative audience of elected officials, workers, and community people attended the final stop of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) “For the People” Jobs Initiative tour.

Aug 25 2011

Congressional Black Caucus will continue the conversation

Nearly 2,000 people showed up to talk with Congress members Maxine Waters, Karen Bass, and Laura Richardson last Saturday during a Good Jobs LA Kitchen Table summit held at Inglewood High School.

On Aug. 30 and 31, people will have the opportunity to talk to more Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, when the CBC arrives in Los Angeles on the final stop of its “For the People” Jobs Initiative tour. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., followed Wednesday by a jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cynthia E. Griffin  |   OW Managing Editor
Aug 18 2011

Challenges in the offing

After months of meetings, public hearings and sometimes heated back and forth, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission on (CCRC) submitted its final redrawing of lines for state and congressional districts to the Secretary of State on Monday, and while African Americans are basically satisfied with the results, others do not feel the same way and have vowed to fight the new lines.

Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
Jul 14 2011

Maxine Waters and Ernie Andrews to be honored

AbilityFirst’s Harry A. Mier Center in Inglewood offers programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and epilepsy. The center serves the Los Angeles region, including the communities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, South Los Angeles, South Bay, Westchester, Torrance and Lennox.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.