African American Community

Julianne Malveaux  |   OW Contributing Columnist
Feb 7 2013

Counting the Cost

There is lots of buzz about our nation’s “economic recovery” in these first weeks of 2013. The stock market has been rising, some would say even soaring. We postponed the fiscal cliff crisis, albeit only for a few weeks—March is the new deadline.

Feb 7 2013

Rally urges Compton residents to unite

Black and Brown residents of Compton attend a “No Hate Rally” on Saturday at the court house, and the message was that the two races have lived together for more than 40 years in the community and do get along. Further, speakers noted that a few bad individuals do not represent the entire city of 100,000. The L.A. Sheriff’s department also said that any potential hate incidents will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted, if necessary.

Jan 31 2013

Cause of fire under investigation

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Three people were injured today in a fire at an Inglewood apartment building, including one who suffered second-degree burns, authorities said.

The fire at the two-story building at 109 N. Eastwood Ave. was reported at 1:16 a.m., said Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatch supervisor Andre Gougis.

Firefighters were on scene by 1:20 a.m. and knocked down the blaze 17 minutes later, he said.

Harry C. Alford  |   OW Guest Contributor
Jan 31 2013

Beyond the Rhetoric

No business can guarantee success. In fact, the vast majority of business ventures fail by the second year.

Yet, entrepreneurship is the backbone of our economy and the few who succeed provide more than 70 percent of all new jobs. Some of the factors that can make or break a business should be considered as you plan and build your business venture.

Julianne Malveaux  |   OW Contributing Columnist
Jan 31 2013

Counting the Cost

President Barack Obama has the opportunity, in this second term, to put his feet on history. He won an election that his opponent had essentially claimed; he has been firm about that which he would negotiate on, and he has offered a progressive inauguration speech that offers up a liberal agenda, embracing Social Security and Medicare, uplifting immigrants and gay rights, and embracing ways to address inequality.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.

California
San Diego college students and volunteers will carry out their sixth home restoration project on Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday, July 14. as part of the “Healing our Heroes’ Homes” (H3) program created by the nonprofit Embrace. The five-day effort will take place at the home of medically retired Marine Corps Capt. Sarah Bettencourt. Bettencourt served with many different units across the country during the Global War on Terrorism and developed a rare neurological disorder in 2008. With a focus to restore the homes of disabled veteran homeowners, H3 falls in line with Embrace’s mission to mobilize college-student volunteers and community members to serve less fortunate members of civilian and veteran communities. The project for the Bettencourts’ home includes kitchen and bathroom remodeling, building ADA-compliant disability ramps, widening their driveway to ADA standards, widening doorways and landscaping.
 
District of Columbia
The 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will showcase its five-year community research project on African American identity with the program “The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style, and Identity.” This multicity collaboration examines the history and culture of the aesthetics of African Americans. The festival will be held June 26-30 and July 3-7, outdoors on the National Mall between Seventh and 14th streets. “Whether we realize it or not, we are all dress artists. The way we compose our look is a creative expression of our ideas about who we are and who we aspire to be,” said Diana N’Diaye, program curator. “This program explores the diversity of African American traditions of style, but also teaches young people the importance of documenting their own culture and saving that information for themselves and future generations.”