Sports

Jasmyne A. Cannick  |   OW Contributor
Feb 16 2012

Roland Martin challenged homophobia

The latest efforts of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and its cohorts to single-handedly increase the percentage of unemployed Black males in America should be a wake-up call to Black America.

The controversy that has outraged the gay mafia this time is a series of tweets sent out from CNN’s Roland Martin on Super Bowl Sunday that resulted in a national campaign to fire him.

At issue are the following tweets:

Oct 17 2011

Jamie will be withdrawing her opposition to the Dodgers proposed sale of media rights

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Frank and Jamie McCourt announced today that they have reached a divorce settlement over ownership of the Dodgers, ending what is believed to be the costliest marital split in California history.

“The terms of the settlement, which is already in effect, will remain private,” according to a joint statement issued by the McCourts. “Jamie will be withdrawing her opposition to the Dodgers proposed sale of media rights and instead will be filing papers in support of the process proposed by the Dodgers.”

Anthony Asadullah Samad, Ph.D.  |   OW Contributing Columnist
May 12 2011

Between the Lines

I try to be objective in my commentary. OK, I’m lying. I’m very subjective in my commentary.

That’s what editorialists do, they editorialize. There’s only one way to see it—their way.

Apr 18 2011

Bell scandal

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles Times won a Pulitzer Prize for public service today for its investigation that uncovered hefty salaries being earned by top officials in the city of Bell and led to criminal charges being filed against eight people.

Los Angeles Times photographer Barbara Davidson also won a Pulitzer for feature photography for her series of photos on the victims of violent gang crime.

Erich C. Nall  |   OW Contributing Columnist
Jan 6 2011

An Ultimate Transformation Moment

This week’s Ultimate Transformation Moment focuses on the recruitment of student athletes, and college selection. Parents, this one is for you and your college-bound child.

Parents, you and your child/student-athlete should establish some priorities and have some idea of the type of college environment that is preferable.

One of the most important things you must understand is that your child, the young athlete, is an unlimited being with unlimited talents. They are bringing their unlimited talents to the selected university.

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.