Mexico

Stanley O. Williford  |   OW Editor
Apr 5 2012

A major force in African American art

Elizabeth Catlett, the much-revered sculptor who eventually gave up her American citizenship to live in Mexico and died recently at the age of 96, will be cremated in a private ceremony in her adopted country.

Catlett was best known for her depictions of strong Black women in her sculpture, prints, drawings and paintings. She was generally considered one of the most important African American artists of her time.

Terri Schichenmeyer  |   OW Contributor
Sep 22 2011

Author: Tananarive Due

People say that summer colds are the worst, but that’s not entirely true.

A cold stinks no matter when you catch it.

Aug 29 2011

16666 Tunstall Lane

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A brief homecoming celebration is planned tonight in Huntington Beach for the Little League world champion Ocean View Little League all-star team.

The celebration is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the league’s field at 16666 Tunstall Lane. Participants are asked to wear league apparel and bring flashlights, glow sticks, American flags and banners.

A victory parade is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Jun 27 2011

Twenty-seven arrested

PASADENA, Calif.—Twenty-seven people were arrested at the Rose Bowl, primarily for suspicion of public intoxication, as Mexico overcame an early two-goal deficit to defeat the United States, 4-2, in the final of soccer’s Gold Cup before a capacity crowd estimated at 93,420.

Twenty of the arrests Saturday night were the result of drunkenness, four for fights, one for illegal vending, one person illegally ran out on the field and one person was arrested for child endangerment, Pasadena Police Department Sgt. Kate Favara told City News Service.

Feb 17 2011

She fled to continue her music

“Red Hope? the Blacklisting of Hope Foye,” which is nominated for best documentary at the Pan African Film Festival, tells the story of how soprano Hope Foye, was forced to live in exile because of the McCarthy-era interrogations she endured by the House Un-American Activities Committee. An early activist who fled to Mexico and later Europe, the 87-year-old Foye will be at the festival during the screenings of the Constance Jackson documentary on her life: Feb. 20 (6:15 p.m.) and Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m. at the Culver Plaza Theatre.

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.