Domestic Violence

Feb 22 2011

Same proximity

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A judge today relaxed a restraining order against R&B singer Chris Brown, who completed a yearlong domestic violence counseling program for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna after a pre-Grammy Awards party nearly two years ago.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia M. Schnegg agreed to modify the order so that Brown and Rihanna can be in the same proximity and even speak to each other, though he continues to be forbidden from annoying or harassing her.

Jan 19 2011

Suspicion of making terrorist threats

ENCINO, Calif.—Seattle Mariner outfielder Milton Bradley was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats today after a woman called the Los Angeles Police Department's West Valley Station.

Officers went to Bradley's home in the 5300 block of Oak Park Avenue at 10:40 a.m. and arrested him, said Officer Gregory Baek.

Seven hours later, Bradley's $50,000 bail was posted and he was released from custody, Baek said.

May 7 2009

Women who have faced challenges honored

Los Angeles, CA -- Sandra Evers-Manly, president, Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host their 5th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, May 10, 2009. The BHERC Mother’s Day Luncheon supports women who have lost children to violence, women with children or spouses away in the military, and women in recovery. One of BHERC’s many visions is to provide hope. This is a free event to these women and families. Reservations required by calling (323) 957-4747.

Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Jan 31 2009

M.A.M.A. targets battered women

“I was in a bad relationship, and I prayed to get out. God said ‘don’t worry, I got you, help this other lady,’” recalls Los Angeles resident Arlene Dyer.

The “other lady’s” boyfriend had broken her collar bone twice, and after being put in jail, called from the lock up and threatened the woman with more bodily harm.

Across Black America

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

Alabama
Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will address the annual African American Business Council luncheon on June 28. Hrabowski, who is chairman of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Education Excellence for African Americans, has a national reputation for his work studying the performance of minority students in math and science. Hrabowski, named one of the 10 best college presidents in the country by Time magazine, was a child leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham in the 1960s.
 

Arkansas
The Liberty Counsel filed a motion and a brief in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas seeking to intervene on behalf of a Concepts of Life crisis pregnancy center to defend against a suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights. The groups seek to impose a permanent injunction before the Human Heartbeat Protection Act goes into effect July 18. Liberty Counsel also filed a brief opposing the ACLU’s request for an injunction. The “Heartbeat” bill states that when a woman seeks an abortion at or after the 12th week, doctors must test for a fetal heartbeat before an abortion is performed and inform the pregnant mother that the child in her womb has a heartbeat. If a heartbeat is detected, a woman cannot have an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, and if a mother’s life is in danger. “As we promised when the legislation was introduced, Liberty Counsel will defend this law without reservation for the people of Arkansas, born and pre-born,” said Matt Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel. “No right is more foundational than the right to life. Without life, all other rights are irrelevant,” concluded Staver.