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Shooting Hits NervePHOTO BY MARK WASHINGTON/THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
Local African American leaders and other supporters of justice rally on the Justice Center steps Friday to give attention to the police shooting death of Aaron Campbell,
an unarmed black man shot during a mental health crisis. See Story, page 23 inside
Rev. Jesse Jackson
National leaders support
ministers’call to actionBY JAKE THOMAS
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
A call to action over last month’s
death of Aaron Campbell, the 25-
year-old, unarmed, black man shot
by police during a mental health
crisis at a local apartment complex
intensified this week as national civil
rights leaders turned their focus to
Portland.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, an iconic
figure from the modern Civil Rights
Movement arrived in Portland Mon-
day. He was scheduled to give a
Black History talk at the University
of Oregon early Tuesday afternoon
and return to Portland Tuesday
evening for a news conference and
rally at Maranatha Church, an Afri-
can-American congregation in
northeast Portland.
Jackson and the Rev. Al
Sharpton, both national civil rights
leaders and former presidential can-
didates, have responded to calls
from local black leaders who are
demanding that police be held ac-
countable for the death and demand-
ing changes in police policies and
tactics.
Jackson said he was invited on
behalf of the Campbell family by the
Albina Ministerial Alliance, the
group representing Portland’s black
churches.
On his arrival at Portland Interna-
tional Airport on Monday, Jackson
told Ken Boddie of KOIN 6 in an
exclusive interview that similar po-
lice shootings are all too common
across the country, and they need
to stop.
"In the end, it's not about black
and white. It's about wrong and
right, and this is not right," Jackson
said. "This kind of killing of un-
armed people must be stopped, and
must be deterred by the law."
He echoed calls made by the
local leaders for the U.S. Depart-
ment of Justice to open an inves-
tigation into the incident.
At press time, both Mayor Sam
Adams and Police Commissioner
Dan Saltzman, also had plans to
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Climber’s Body RecoveredA Navy rescue helicopter Tuesday
recovered the body a Kelso man
who fell 1,000-feet into the crater of
Mount St. Helens. The victim, Jo-
seph Bohlig, 52, had been posing
for a picture Monday on the rim
when a snow overhang gave way.
Jones NamedAll-AmericanJefferson High
School senior
Terrence Jones was
named Thursday to the McDonald’s
All-American boys basketball team.
The 6’ 8” wing, averaging 30 points
and 14 rebounds for the Democrats,
was honored at a school assembly
before a nationally televised broad-
cast.
Deputy ShootsWife, FriendsJeffrey Grahn, a
Clackamas County
Sheriff’s Deputy,
shot and killed his
wife outside a Gresham bar Friday
and then went inside and shot two
of her friends before killing himself.
One of the friends, Victoria
Schulmerich, 53, remained in critical
condition. The other friend died.
Police said domestic violence was
behind the shooting.
Toyota Documents WantedThe Transportation
Department de-
manded documents
related to Toyota's
massive recalls in the United States
on Tuesday to find out if the
automaker acted swiftly enough to
correct defects.
Blazers Trade Blake,Outlaw for CambyA trade finalized Tuesday will send
two Blazers to Los Angeles. Steve
Blake and Travis Outlaw are going
to the Clippers for three-time NBA
Defensive Player of the Year
Marcus Camby. The trade for the 6’
11” center-forward is seen as a sign
the Blazers are serious about mak-
ing the playoffs this year.
Most Rate Health GoodDespite rising rates of obesity and
diabetes, a new survey has found
that a majority of Americans believe
their health is just fine while point-
ing the finger at others.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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FOOD page 24
Unhealthy Wireless Signals
Talal Jabari
Filmmaker points
to cancer risksBY JAKE THOMAS
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
When Congress enacted the
Telecommunications Act of 1996,
it lifted many regulatory barriers
that allowed cell phones and wire-
less Internet to become integral
parts of daily lives.
But since then, some scientists
have begun wondering out loud if
there isn’t an additional cost to
these new technologies beside
the monthly bill. A growing mound
of studies are suggest that bath-
ing ourselves in wireless frequen-
cies 24-7 might bring on an epi-
demic of health problems, includ-
ing cancer, that put children in
particular at risk.
“Full Signal” a documentary by
Talal Jabari, a Palestinian film-
maker who cut his teeth during
the Second Intifada, looks at some
of the potential risks of a technol-
ogy that has revolutionized how
people communicate.
Jabari recently sat down with
the Portland Observer. His re-
marks have been edited for clarity
and brevity. A fuller version of
this interview can be found on
www.portlandobserver.com.
What is the central thrust of
“Full Signal”?
The bottom line is there is more
and more science that is showing
there are risks associated with
wireless technology, and we have
to take precautions, not just on an
individual level, but on a commu-
nity level, and also in terms of
government to try and change the
law that prohibits us from talking
about the health impact of this
technology.
What prohibits us from talk-
ing about this technology?
Well essentially, the Telecom-
munications Act of 1996 clearly
states that the placement of this
technology cannot be challenged
for its environmental effects, and
health being one of those envi-
ronmental effects, which means
you can’t ask that essential ques-
tion of what is this doing to my
health, and why does this need to
be so close to me and my children
and their school, for example. This
is the essential premise that the
wireless industry use to place their
antennas wherever they want.
How about the personal part of
avoiding this technology?
We have to realize that there is
a risk to us using this technology,
and by this technology
I mean your cell phone,
your Wi-Fi, your
cordless phone at home.
These are things people
take for granted be-
cause they love the tech-
nology and the ease of
using it. But there are
some steps you can take.
I would eliminate the
wireless phone at home.
That’s a continuous
signal that is being sent
throughout your home.
Wi-Fi as well: eliminate
it, especially if you have
young children. Cer-
tainly turn it off while
you’re asleep, there is
no need for it to be run-
ning, and your cell
phone: use it as sparingly as pos-
sible. I think it’s only a matter of
time before the cell phone conun-
drum is actually solved and shown
to have a definitive impact on a
person’s health. Wireless cell
phone antennas are a little more
difficult. But your cell phone, use
it as sparingly as possible. Don’t
give it to your children, they are at
the biggest risk again. If you use
it, use a hands-free device that is
wired. Don’t use a Bluetooth be-
cause it is even more dangerous
because people put it in their ears
and they leave it there all day long
and it’s transmitting all the time.
Do you own a cell phone?
I own a cell phone, yes. Be-
cause of the nature of my job and
the nature of many other peoples’
jobs we need to be in touch. But I
continued on page 22
PHOTO BY JAKE THOMAS/THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
Algie Gatewood, president of the Cascade Campus of Portland
Community College, holds a copy of the new edition of
Multicultural Law Enforcement, with two of the book’s contribu-
tors: Campus professor and book co-author Aaron Olson (right)
and Skip Osborne a local civil rights activist.
Activist Quoted in College TextSkip Osborne, a local civil rights
activist, was recently included as a
contributor in a leading college text
on law enforcement.
Speaking before a criminal jus-
tice class at Portland Community
College’s Cascade campus in north
Portland, Osborne said it was a genu-
ine honor to be included in the fifth
edition of “Multicultural Law En-
forcement: Strategies for Peacekeep-
ing in a Diverse Society.”
Osborne, who was a former head
of the local NAACP and currently
heads the civil rights-oriented orga-
nization Truth and Justice for All, is
among the many experts quoted in
the widely-used book that includes
noted academic and activists.
“It’s just an honor to be quoted
in a text book,” said Osborne, who
was accompanied by the college’s
president, Algie Gatewood, and
Aaron Olson, who helped write the
book and teaches at PCC.
Osborne’s contribution to the
book deals with police community
relations- a particularly hot topic
right now.
“The police must meet with the
community on a regular basis- not
when there is a crisis but before
there is a crisis,” Osborne is quoted
as saying in the book.
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February 17, 2010 Page 5The Portland Observer Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY
A photograph of contralto Marian Anderson by Richard Avedon,
June 30, 1955.
Post-Racial Myth ExploredMeasuring fact
from fictionIs racism a thing of the past?
A panel of local leaders of
color will explore the myth of a
post-racial society, an idea pro-
moted by the media during Presi-
dent Obama’s election cam-
paign, and how it measures up
to the reality of African Ameri-
can lives today.
The featured speakers are
Kent Ford, founder of the Port-
land Black Panther Party and
father of political prisoner
Patrice Lumumba Ford; Sylvia
Evans, candidate for Portland
City Council, Position 2 and
founder of REPOWER (Re-
Establishing People
Oregonizing With Empow-
ered); Mike Neyland, student
of Black history and target of
racial profiling by Portland
Police; Eduardo Martinez-
Zapata, member of the Com-
rades of Color Caucus of the
Freedom Socialist Party and
Radical Women and an immi-
grant rights organizer; and
Laura Mannen, Radical
Women National Executive
Committee member and bi-
lingual educator.
The discussion will take place
Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at
the Bread and Roses Center,
819 N. Killingsworth St. and is
sponsored by the Freedom So-
cialist Party. A Southern food
buffet will be available for a $10
donation. A door donation of $2
will also support the event. Slid-
ing scale and work exchanges
are also available. Everyone
welcome.
For more information, and to
arrange childcare or transpor-
tation, call 503-240-4462.
Page 6 February 17, 2010The Portland Observer Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY
Princess of the Sun is an
animated feature film about the
adventures of the future wife of
the Egyptian King
Tutankhamen.
Cascade
Family
Film DayCome one, come all. Come big,
come small. On Saturday, Feb. 20,
the Cascade Festival of African
Films will have a Family Day.
Two films that will appeal to kids
and provide plenty of thoughtful
cultural entertainment will be fea-
tured at the McMenamins Kennedy
School Theatre, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Obara and the Merchants will be
shown at 2 pm and Princess of the
Sun will be shown at 2:30 p.m.
Artist and storyteller Baba
Wague Diakite of Mali will intro-
duce the films with a traditional story
from West Africa.
All of the festival’s films, at
Kennedy School, the Hollywood
Theater and the Portland Commu-
nity College Cascade Campus, are
free and open to the public. For a
detailed schedule, visit
africanfilmfestival.org.
Reflections
Hosts
CelebrationThe community is invited to a
free Black History Month celebra-
tion with local musicians and poets
on Saturday, Feb.20 from 7 p.m. to 11
p.m. at Reflections Coffeehouse and
Talking Drum Bookstore, 446 N.E.
Killingsworth St.
The Stir-it-Up event is presented
by SoulRite’s to the First Harvest.
All ages are welcome. There will
also be a fundraising for Haiti.
Community members are invited
to sign up and participate to share
their poetry. If interested in reading,
contact Kashea at 503-754-3959.
SoulRite’s to the First Harvest
promotes awareness and continued
harvest of good fruits, healthy fresh
squeezed juices and other bever-
ages.
Delta ScholarshipApplications Due
African American female and male high school
seniors in Oregon and southwest Washington
have an opportunity to earn a scholarship from the
Portland alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. and Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc.
Eligibility is open to students with a grade point
average of 3.0 or above who are pursuing higher
education at a four year institution and have current
SAT or ACT scores. Applications must be post-
marked no later than March 1.
For more information and to request an application
via email, call 503-997-7031.
February 17, 2010 Page 7The Portland Observer Black History Month
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Saturday, February 20th,
10am - 2pm
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6pm - 9pm
Both sessions
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Billy Webb Elks Lodge
6 N. Tillamook St.
Lunch or dinner provided
More information at
www.cecoalition.org/
BLACK HISTORYPastor’s Legacy Honored
The late Rev. John Jackson speaks during the 1985 dedication
of Jackson Hall, the building named in his honor at the Cascade
Campus of Portland Community College
College library to house collectionWhen the winds of the Civil
Rights Era blew through Oregon
in the 1960s – as they did all over
the United States – the man in the
eye of the storm during those tur-
bulent times was the Rev. John H.
Jackson.
From his pulpit at Mount Olivet
Baptist Church, and from the
marches, sit-ins and demonstra-
tions on the streets, the Rev. Jack-
son was a leader in bringing the
period's profound changes to
Portland.
On Sunday, Feb. 28, his legacy
will be enshrined for posterity at
Portland Community College's
Cascade Campus, 705 N.
Killingsworth St., when the Rev.
John H. Jackson Collection and
Reading Room are dedicated offi-
cially and opened to the public.
The occasion will be marked by a
short program starting at 2:30 p.m.
in the campus' Moriarty Arts and
Humanities Building Auditorium,
followed by a dedication and re-
ception in the campus' library at
3:30 p.m.
"The Rev. Jackson was one of
the premier leaders in the commu-
nity, particularly the African
American community, during
those times," said Harold Will-
iams Sr., chair of the PCC Board of
Directors, who will be among the
speakers at the Jackson dedica-
tion. "He was at the frontline of
social change and had a tremen-
dously positive impact on the
community as a whole.
"In many ways, although he
didn't live to see it, he was a leader
who helped bring us into the 21st
century," he added.
The campus enjoyed a close
relationship with the Rev. Jack-
son for many years during his
lifetime. The campus’ Jackson
Hall was dedicated in his honor in
1985 and after he passed away in
1994 at the age of 81, his widow,
Dian Jackson, donated his library
and a collection of his correspon-
dence, sermons and personal ef-
fects to the campus.
The collection is housed in
Cascade's library, in a room, which
continued on page 10
Page 8 February 17, 2010The Portland Observer Black History Month
HEALTH
FAB LIVINGW/ REBEKAH STAR
How do I get rid of these dark spots?As a skincare professional, the
most common question I get from
men and women, all complexions
and skin types, is “How do I get rid
of these dark spots?” That’s a great
question! One you were probably
asking as well. My first response is
to ask about what is creating the
issue. Are you experiencing break-
outs or are you exposed to the sun?
Once you have identified the under-
lying issue, the rest is cake. So let me
help you out with this. Let’s start
with break-outs. Those with darker
complexions (whom tend to pro-
duce more oil) and those with acne
get skin that is clogged with what’s
called sebum which is a mixture of
dirt and oil that sits in your pores
and hardens resulting in a black-
head. Blackhead pimples not only
damage the appearance of your skin
but also stretch your pores. We
don’t want that! A lot of times the
congestion in our skin is a direct
result of our poor diets, neglecting
skin care, and/or using the wrong
products. It can also be hormonal.
My first recommendation is to really
look at your lifestyle and take notes.
Sometimes the remedy is as simple
as changing your pillow cases more
often. If you have brown spots that
resemble freckles (usually apparent
on more fair complexions) it may be
caused my sun damage. If you are
exposed to the sun (which we all are)
I cannot stress how important it is to
wear sunscreen! No matter what
complexion you are- the sun is strong
my people! Not only does it prevent
sun spots, but is also a preventative
measure against signs of aging (like
fine lines and wrinkles) and also
skin cancer, including Melanoma.
How do we choose the right sun-
screen? Dermatologists recommend
choosing a broad spectrum, water
resistant sunscreen with a sun pro-
tection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
In addition, the American Academy
of Dermatology recently introduced
the AAD Seal of Recognition, which
is designed to help consumers
choose product that has the sun
protection recommended by derma-
tologists. Remember: Protect to
Prevent.
But how can we get rid of the
spots we already have? There is
only one way. It’s called Exfoliation.
Tah-Dah! I bet you thought it was
much deeper than that! Nope. Exfo-
liation it is. What that does is gradu-
ally peels away thin fragments of
skin to reveal new, fresh, vibrant
skin. And that’s the goal. Over time,
the discoloration will become lighter
and lighter until it’s gone. There are
easy ways to do this at home. One
way is with a polish specifically
created for the facial area. You mas-
sage it into your skin two times
weekly after you wash your face
and before you use a moisturizer.
Second is with what is called a Spot
Treatment. You can directly apply a
small amount of this serum to the
area affected and you will very likely
see some results in two weeks or so.
A good spot treatment has an ingre-
dient called salicylic acid. In my
opinion, that is the most effective
over the counter product ingredient
for spot lightening and will work
well with any complexion and most
skin types.
You can also go the professional
route opting for Microdermabrasion
or Peels. In which case you may
need to cease with your at home
regimen. In these areas it’s very
important to choose someone expe-
rienced. These are more powerful
treatments, you get quicker results,
but if done the wrong way the dam-
age may be irreversible.
Microdermabrasion is the pro-
cess of spraying the skin with abra-
sive crystals (or using a metal wand)
to remove dead epidermal cells. It is
great for both dark spots and sun
damage and can be used for spot
treatments. I’m a big fan of
Microdermabrasion. Peels are also
a very effective treatment as well.
The two I prefer and have used the
most on my clients are Fruit Peels;
they are more natural and are great
for darker complexions. And what I
call a Power Peel, which is a combi-
nation of Glycolic & Salicylic Ac-
ids- it works wonders and is also
great for most including darker skin.
Both microdermabrasion and these
particular peels will feel uncomfort-
able with tingling or a burning sen-
sation, but should not be unbear-
able. If you experience anything out
of the ordinary, you can always ask
your skin care professional to stop
the procedure. Over peeling is dan-
gerous causing burns and other
serious damage to your skin. Please
feel free to contact me for product or
service recommendations and if you
follow one or more of these simple
steps and you are on your way to a
flawless face!
For questions and comments
please log into our Facebook page
at FaB Living w/Rebekah Star. Until
next week- Live FaBulously!
Only 50 percent of Americans
make an effort to protect
themselves from sun damage.
Where do you fall?
In 2005, more than 8,000
people died from the skin
cancer Melanoma.
More than 90 percent of skin
cancer is caused by sun
damage. Protect yourself.
TheRunwayReport Healthier Skin, Avoiding Sleep WrinklesBY FASHUN N. STYLES/
FOR THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
Do you ever have pillow face?
That just woke up in the morning
after a good night’s sleep look, only
to find the imprint of your pillow or
your bed embossed on your face.
Yes, you got a good night’s sleep,
but after a night of sleeping in your
favorite face down or fetal position,
is there a way heal, without having
to wait an about an hour for your
face to smooth out?
Beauty insiders say that silk or
satin pillowcases are soft on your
hair. But what can they do for your
face?
Believe it or not, the weight of
your head pushing your face
against the pillow will create what
are called sleep wrinkles, and these
wrinkles can worsen existing lines.
So to prevent sleep wrinkles and
to help delay worsening of exist-
ing facial lines, it's best to sleep
on your back.
For the hair, hair beauticians and
barbers and manufacturers have pro-
moted satin or silk coverings over
cotton for decades. Satin or silk may
prevent your hair from becoming
more damaged and frizzy because
you’re not creating friction as you
roll around on your pillow all night.
But while we sleep, along with
our body, the face also slides onto
different parts of our pillows and
sheets. Manufacturers are promot-
ing satin or silk coverings as being
better for your face than cotton
because the materials are softer and
smoother.
We all know there is no quick,
one stop shop, or ultimate way of
fending off father time. But while
you’re searching for that fountain
of youth, and if you can’t sleep on
your back, remember that any good
night’s rest is one that rejuvenates
and restores the skin for free.
Fashun N. Styles covers fashion
and beauty for the Portland Ob-
server.
February 17, 2010 Page 9The Portland Observer Black History Month
HEALTHKids Health Plan Open to EveryoneOver 30,000
already enrolledAll Oregon children
now have access to high-
quality, comprehensive
health care under the
state’s Healthy Kids plan,
realizing one of Gov. Ted
Kulongoski’s top priori-
ties since taking office.
The Oregon Depart-
ment of Human Services
began providing coverage
to families under Healthy
KidsConnect last week,
the final phase of Healthy
Kids.
“This is a proud day in Oregon’s
history,” said Kulongoski. “Now,
after years of work – and multiple
efforts – we can proudly stand and
say, that together, we have accom-
plished this very important goal for
Oregon’s children.”
Healthy Kids provides access to
health care in three ways: 1) No-cost
option through the Oregon Health
Plan; 2) Low-cost options through
cost-share models; and 3) Full-cost
options through newly-created
state-sponsored private insurance
plans – depending on family in-
come.
No Cost: The plan provides free
coverage through the Oregon
Health Plan for children in families
with incomes up to 200 percent of
the federal poverty level ($44,100
for a family of four).
Low-Cost: The
program offers a
cost-share model to
assist Oregon’s
middle-class families
earning between 200
-300 percent of the
federal poverty level
(between $44,100 –
$66,000 a year for a
family of four). These
families earn too
much to qualify for
the Oregon Health
Plan, but too little to
purchase private insurance on their
own. On a sliding scale, these fami-
lies share the cost with the state or
can receive a subsidy to help pay for
their child’s coverage through an
employer-sponsored insurance
plan.
Full Cost: For children in families
with incomes above 300 percent of
the federal poverty level (or $66,000
for a family of four), the program
provides access to a new state-spon-
sored private insurance plans col-
lectively called Healthy
KidsConnect. These families pay
the full premium.
To date, the state has enrolled
more than 30,000 children in Healthy
Kids. The goal is to enroll 80,000
children by the end of this year.
“The parents of these children
now feel more secure knowing that
their children will get the health
care they need, when they need
it,” Kulongoski said. “But we are
just getting started. We can't stop
until we have finished the job and
reached our goal of enrolling
80,000 children by the end of the
year. The health of our children
and the future of our state depend
on our success.”
Parents can learn more about
Healthy Kids and apply online at
oregonhealthykids.gov or by call-
ing 1-877-314-5678.
Shave off Salt for HealthShaving 3 grams off the daily
salt intake of Americans could
prevent up to 66,000 strokes,
99,000 heart attacks and 92,000
deaths, while saving $24 billion in
health costs per year, researchers
report.
The benefit would be compa-
rable to cutting smoking by 50
percent, significantly lowering
obesity rates and giving choles-
terol drugs to virtually everyone
to prevent heart attacks, said Dr.
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo of the
University of California, San Fran-
cisco and colleagues.
Such a goal, they said, is readily
attainable.
Salt, which contributes to high
blood pressure and heart disease,
is widely overused in the United
States, with 75 to 80 percent com-
ing from processed food. Men
typically consume 10.4 grams per
day. For women, the average is 7.3
grams. Its use is rising.
A reduction of 1 gram would
prevent 11,000 to 23,000 strokes,
18,000 to 35,000 heart attacks and
15,000 to 32,000 deaths from any
cause, the researchers reported in
New England Journal of Medicine.
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Pastor’s Legacy Honoredcontinued from page 7
– after the Feb. 28 dedication –
will be known as the Rev. John H.
Jackson Reading Room.
The collection paints a fasci-
nating portrait of a man deeply
committed to the welfare of his
community.
Included in the collection's
documents is correspondence
with noteworthy politicians of the
day – including U.S. Sen. Mark O.
Hatfield, Gov. Vic Atiyeh and
President Jimmy Carter, among
others – and a proclamation
signed by former Portland Mayor
Bud Clark declaring Aug. 30,
1987, as the Rev. John H. Jackson
Day.
"We're very excited to officially
dedicate the Rev. Jackson Collec-
tion," said Cascade Campus Presi-
dent Algie Gatewood. "Not only
because he was such an impor-
tant part of Portland history, but
also because the collection will
remain as an academic and histori-
cal resource for generations to
come."
Former State Sen. Margaret
Carter, who also will speak at the
dedication, described the Rev.
Jackson as a genuine man who
"lived his ministry."
"He was a very strong advo-
cate for the community," Carter
said. "He worked incredibly hard
with people to elevate their con-
sciousness around issues of liv-
ability and social justice. He was
a true protector of the people. It
was wonderful to know a person
whose walk so completely coin-
cided with his talk."
Portland Renewal and Removal
A street sign explains Portland’s historic Redline district.
Black History Month gets center
stage during a History Pub series night
at McMenamins Kennedy School,
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
“Renewal and Removal in North
and Northeast Portland” is the topic of
the Monday, Feb. 22 discussion, co-
sponsored by the Oregon Historical
Society and Holy Names Heritage
Center.
The 7 p.m. talk will focuses on the
dramatic changes brought upon the
predominantly African-American com-
munity radiating from Northeast
Broadway and North Interstate Av-
enue, beginning in the 1950s.
Carl Abbott, Portland State Univer-
sity professor of Urban Studies and
Planning, will introduce the topic and
provide a contextual framework. Tho-
mas Robinson, Historic Photo Ar-
chives, follows with a slide presenta-
tion of vintage photos of the changing
landscape. Donna Maxey and Harvey
Rice will then share their first-hand
accounts about the community that
was displaced by these developments.
The event is open to all ages and is
free, although a donation of canned
goods for the Oregon Food Bank is
welcome.
Power through Education
Myles Horton
Myles Horton believed that edu-
cation was the foundation for great-
ness.
A civil rights activist and founder
of the Highlander Folk School in
Monteagle, Tenn., in 1932, Horton
believed that the purpose of educa-
tion was to make people more pow-
erful, and more capable in their work
and their lives.
For many years, the school was
the only place in the South where
white and African-American citi-
zens lived and worked together,
something that was illegal in that
strictly segregated society.
His school was a free space in an
oppressive atmosphere – a place
where labor organizers, civil rights
activists, antipoverty workers and
others assembled to develop solu-
tions and plans for forward progress.
The list of students at Highlander
is a roll call of social activists: Rosa
Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, Pete
Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Martin
Luther King Jr., Andrew Young
and Fanny Lou Hamer.
Horton’s school, now known as
the Highlander Research and Edu-
cation Center, continues to be a
catalyst for social change in the
early 21st Century. Myles Horton
died on Jan. 19, 1990.
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TheRunwayReport
Supermodel Naomi Campbell lends her
support for Haiti relief during Mercedes
Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
The latest from the Calvin Klein
Collection for Men draws the
fashion world to New York City.
Olympics of Top FashionsBY FASHUN N. STYLES/FOR THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
ion event, the entire Fashion Week
affair is a mass production of de-
signers to show off their up-to-the-
minute collections, an Olympics of
top fashions.
Designers try to deliver next
season’s “it” and “must have” col-
lections. Some produce their de-
signs in mind of people and places
that have inspired them. Some re-
vive and mend eras from the past,
infused with a lot of inspiration from
the present.
The Fashion Week extravaganza
features fall and winter collections
for next year, while spring and sum-
mer collections for 2011 will come
during another Fashion Week in
September. The shows are timed to
the lead of the actual season so that
Just because you didn’t have a front row
ticket to fashion week doesn't mean you
can't have an inside look at the action.
No need to worry that in the Northwest
you’re about 2,400 miles from this week’s
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York
City. The Portland Observer’s Runway Re-
port is a virtual front row seat of what
designers debuted to be fashion forward for
Fall Collections 2010.
In the name of charity for earthquake
relief in Haiti, supermodel Naomi Campbell
helped kick off the spectacular event by
throwing a fashion show on Friday night.
Some of the celebrities who participated
were R&B and pop singer Chris Brown,
model Selita Ebanks, R&B singer Estelle and
more.
Advertised at the world’s premier fash-
buyers can place their orders and have them
arrive at stores in time for the upcoming
seasons, Fashion magazines from around
the world are on pins and needles for that
hot or not; rave or rant in the arrival of the
season’s must-have items.
The events attract approximately 232,000
attendees annually. From magazines to elec-
tronic media, from broadcast journalists to
internet bloggers, from retailers to the repu-
tation at celebrities, each Fashion Week, is
a stage of for the world to see what design-
ers are going to fly off the shelves or which
ones will flop.
Fashion Week is a showcase of style that
designers hope to have on the bodies and
backs of those who can afford it, as well as
those of us who may not. There about 100
attractions, from runway shows to charity
events, the focal of the week is typically the
big designers.
Celebrity careers have been molded or
melted during the festivities, depending on
how fashion forward they are or how fash-
ion forward they fell. It’s a love-love rela-
tionship in the fashion world of celebrity
clients and designers. Designers may gar-
nish certain celebrity artist; no matter the
genre; of next season’s hottest “must-have”
outfit. Why? Because they know that, that
A-list celerity icon or that up and coming
actor/actress will be glossed on several
magazine covers and articles. This is like a
walking billboard on the backs and bodies
of entertainment celebs.
For a link to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion
Week events, you can visit
mbfashionweek.com/newyork.
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Grammy-WinningQuintet
The classical music group Imani performs selections from their newest CD Thursday at Mississippi Studios.
All Classical 89.9 FM and on-host
Robert McBride team up with Chamber Mu-
sic Northwest to bring Imani Winds to Mis-
sissippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi, for a live-audience taping
on Thursday, Feb 18.
The multi-faceted, Grammy-winning quintet is in the midst of
an ambitious endeavor to expose the music of composers from
different points of the globe and to bring its experience not only
to classical music but also to jazz, Middle Eastern, Latin and
harder to define sounds. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are
$15. Information is available at mississippistudios.com.
Top Girls Strive for the Best
Women strive to live the
best of all worlds in ‘Top
Girls,’ opening Thursday, Feb.
25 at the Mago Hunt Theater
on the University of Portland
campus.
Top Girls, an emblematic play
dealing with women’s struggle to
live the best of all possible worlds,
plays Thursday, Feb. 25 through
March 4 in the Hunt Center Theater
on the University of Portland cam-
pus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Join Marlene, who symbolizes
“every woman,” on a triumphant
dinner with women famous and in-
famous including the mysterious
Pope Joan and the “earthy” Dull
Gret. The play contains adult lan-
guage and subject matter.
Top Girls is directed by guest
director Adrienne Flagg, who serves
as the creative director at the Inter-
state Firehouse Cultural Center in
north Portland.
All performances are at 7:30 p.m.,
except for the Sunday performance,
which is at 2 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults and
$5 for students and seniors.
For reservations, call 503-943-
7287.
Films Honor Black History --
Twenty-two feature and documen-
tary films from every region of the
African continent are now playing
as part of the Cascade Festival of
African Films. The series runs
through March 6 at the Portland
Community College Cascade Cam-
pus and other locations. For a de-
tailed schedule, visit
africanfilmfestival.org.
Oh What a Tangled Web
-- Agatha Christie’s
“Spider’s Web,” is now
showing through Sun-
day, Feb. 21 at the Lake-
wood Theatre Company
in Lake Oswego.
Facets of Africa -- The Interstate
Firehouse Cultural Theater, 5340 N.
Interstate, celebrates Black History
Month this month with a matinee
series and gallery exhibit. Perform-
ing artists share legends and per-
sonal tales representing African-
based culture. The world premiere
stage production Rocket Man
shows through Feb. 27.
Giggle, Giggle, Quack! --
Bubble-bathing pigs,
pizza-eating chickens and
cows at the movies high-
light this barn-raising Or-
egon Children’s Theatre
“moosical.” Saturday
shows continue through
Sunday, Feb. 21. For tick-
ets, call 503-228-9571.
Human Rights Film -- The
community is invited to a
free screening of
Peace Comman-
dos, a film about
a group of Con-
golese artists
using the power
of theatre to heal a community dev-
astated by war. Thursday, Feb. 18 at
5:30 p.m. at the Office of Human
Relations and Human Rights, 5315
N. Vancouver.
Vintage Bridal Show -- Sponsored
by Ava Hansen Millinery and
AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium,
this free event will showcase vin-
tage bridal fashions and other sus-
tainable wedding choices and ben-
efit the Oregon Food Bank. Satur-
day, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 at
the historic Queen
Anne Victorian
Mansion in north
Portland.
Antique & Col-
lectible Show --
Saturday, March 6
and Sunday,
March 7 at the Expo
Center. Vendors from all over the
U.S. and patrons will find an amaz-
ing assortment of treasures in the
hundreds of booths and displays.
Mel Brown Live -- Portland jazz gi-
ant Mel Brown performs at Salty’s
on the Columbia every Friday and
Saturday night. Known as the
“Gentleman of Jazz,” Brown has a
career spanning over 40 years.
Norman Sylvester -- The Norman
Sylvester Band plays Friday, Feb.
19 at Halibut’s; Friday, Feb. 26 at
Clyde’s; and Saturday, Feb. 27 at
the Tillicum in Beaverton.
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One of the many top draw entertainers coming to the Portland
Jazz Festival this month is Pharoah Sanders, one of the most
distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz.
PDX Jazz Fills Calendar
Dave Douglas and Brass Ecstasy give nod to the ever-evolving sprit of brass music with soul
inflected composition. The group will perform Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the McMenamins
Crystal Ballroom, downtown.
75 programs,
events mark
annual festivalAs a cultural, entertainment and
educational event that celebrates
Black History Month, the 2010
Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Port-
land Jazz Festival presented by US
Bank offers more than 75 programs
and events throughout the Port-
land area during the last eight days
in February.
With a Gospel Brunch on Sun-
day, Feb. 21; the Incredible Jour-
ney of Jazz in middle schools dur-
ing the week, local performances
at venues throughout Portland,
the PDX Jazz Student Stage, and
intimate artist Jazz Conversations,
the festival brings jazz to new
audiences and educates the next
generation of jazz listeners, an
integral part of the PDX Jazz mis-
sion.
The Gospel Brunch at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, Feb. 21 kicks off the Port-
land Jazz Festival at Self Enhance-
ment, Inc., 3920 N. Kerby Ave., and
features the SEI Sounds of Soul
Choir. Advanced reservations are
strongly recommended.
Approximately 2,000 students
will experience the Incredible Jour-
ney of Jazz, a 60-minute musical
theater performance tracing Afri-
can American history in tandem
with the evolution of jazz. Pre-
sented by the Portland Trail Blaz-
ers and the American Federation
of Musicians, these performances
take place in celebration of Black
History Month at area middle
schools.
Music from African rhythms
through gospel, ragtime, blues and
ultimately to jazz, the 60 minute
musical and theater piece was origi-
nally developed by Portland State
University professor and pianist
Darrell Grant along with the Leroy
Vinegar Jazz Institute.
Over the past year, PDX Jazz has
presented nearly 200 free perfor-
mances showcasing regional jazz
artists at ongoing series including
PDX Jazz @ RiverPlace, PDX Jazz @
the ArtBar, and PDX Jazz @
RiverFest.
A number of free performances
will be presented throughout the
week and during the Portland Jazz
Festival at both traditional and non-
traditional venues. In the “free” cat-
egory, Midnight Jam Sessions be-
gin at 11:59 p.m. on Friday and Sat-
urday, Feb. 26 and 27.
This year’s jam sessions take
place at the Norse Hall Lounge.
Hosted by Darrell Grant, they fea-
ture a one-time mix of Norwegian
and Portland artists joined by na-
tionally acclaimed artists.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
brings one of Portland’s most ex-
citing larger ensembles to the Old
Church. The Portland Jazz Com-
posers’ Ensemble, led by the eclec-
tic pianist Andrew Oliver, sup-
ports some of Portland’s finest
musicians and presents imagina-
tive work by regional composers.
The main festival weekend, Feb.
25-28, offers a chance for audi-
ences to experience a behind-the-
scene view of each headline art-
ist, hosted by local and regional
journalists, at the PCPA ArtBar,
1111 S.W. Broadway.
For a full schedule of community
events, visit pdxjazz.com. Ticket
prices range from $20-$50 at all
Ticketmaster locations or from the
PDX Jazz box office. For more infor-
mation go to pdxjazz.com or call 503-
228-JAZZ (5299).
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FluidMovement
The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago returns to Portland for a
dazzling program.
White Bird presents the eagerly
awaited return of Hubbard Street
Dance Chicago in a dazzling pro-
gram.
The Tuesday, Feb. 23 perfor-
mance at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene
Schnitzer Concert Hall is substitut-
ing for Lyon Opera Ballet, which
announced in November that they
had to cancel their North American
tour.
When White Bird last presented
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in
November 2005, the audience re-
sponded with thunderous applause
to their diverse and captivating pro-
gram. The Chicago Sun-Times has
declared, “The troupe can dance
anything and everything… with
fluid brilliance and understated vir-
tuosity.”
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
will bring a special program to
Portland that features the dazzling
work Walking Mad, choreo-
graphed by Johan Inger, former
Artistic Director of Stockholm’s
Cullberg Ballet, set to Ravel’s
“Bolero.” The evening also in-
cludes Tabula Rasa, a masterwork
by Ohad Naharin of Israel’s
Batsheva Dance Company, and a
new piece, Bitter Suite, by Jorma
Elo, whose thrilling Red Sweet
closed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s
program in October.
Nightmare at the OfficePortland Center Stage reminds you that the office can be a
nightmare in ‘The Receptionist,’ the comic exploration of the
horrors beneath the surface of the most boring office rou-
tines. Now playing through March 21.
Common Ground with ‘Precious’
Geoffrey Fletcher
Screenwriter’s
life akin to girl
from Harlem(AP) — Geoffrey Fletcher was
stunned this month when he was
nominated for an Academy Award
for best adapted screenplay for “Pre-
cious: Based on the Novel `Push’
by Sapphire,” the story of a semi-
literate teen girl from Harlem.
Precious is physically and sexu-
ally abused from infancy by her
mother and stepfather. After Pre-
cious becomes pregnant again,
she’s forced to leave school, her
mother demanding she go on wel-
fare.
But Precious resists. She wants a
better life, one filled with education
and love. With the help of a devoted
teacher at an alternative school and
a caring social worker, she weaves
a new life from the tatters of her
previous one.
The film has been nominated for
best picture. Gabourey Sidibe is a
best-actress nominee, Mo’Nique,
best supporting actress, and Lee
Daniels, best director.
Fletcher finds much common
ground with “Precious.” His
struggle to enter the entertain-
ment industry resembles her
humble beginnings. And through
dedication, they both found their
true calling.
Fletcher said he fell in love with
“Precious” from page one.
He was drawn to a story that
touches on the many common
threads that connect all people.
“I love stories that have such
specific characters and specific
places, yet are about things that are
so universal,” he said.
Fletcher loves Precious — the
character and the film — because he
understands being invisible, an
overarching theme in the story.
Before “Precious,” his career was
largely off the radar in the entertain-
ment world. “I was searching for my
voice and my place in the film indus-
try,” he said. “In large part, she
reminds me of myself.”
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Encourages others to get tested(AP) — Actor Louis Gossett Jr,
best known for his Oscar-winning
role as the tough drill instructor in
“An Officer and a Gentleman”, is
fighting prostate cancer.
Gossett, 73, said his cancer was
in its early stages and that he was
going public to encourage African-
Americans to seek early examina-
tions and treatment for the disease.
The award-winning actor said he
had begun an intensive treatment
program so that he can resume his
acting schedule, and work with his
Eracism Foundation, as soon as
possible.
“I count this diagnosis among
the many challenges I have faced in
my life and overcome. I expect this
to be no different,” Gossett said in
a statement.
The actor’s Eracism Foundation
works to raise awareness of issues
such as racism, ignorance and so-
cial apathy.
He said he wanted to go public
“to set an example for the large num-
ber of African-American men who
are victims of this disease because
of the comparatively low emphasis
in our community on preventive ex-
aminations and early treatment.”
Gossett won a supporting actor
Oscar for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley
in the 1982 romantic drama “An
Officer and A Gentleman” starring
Richard Gere.
He has since appeared in more
than 60 movies or TV shows, includ-
ing the recent science fiction series
“Stargate SG-1” and has three mov-
ies coming up including Tyler
Perry’s April comedy release “Why
Did I Get Married Too.”
Gossett’s memoir “An Actor and
A Gentleman” is due to be pub-
lished in May and he is currently
promoting a PBS Black History
Month documentary “For Love of
Liberty: The Story of America’s
Black Patriots.”
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A historic photo from 1911 shows a family outside their home at
Northeast 92nd Avenue and Hassalo Street.
Portland Homes Exhibit OpensThe early decades of the 20th
century were boom years for Port-
land. Population grew from 90,000
to 258,000 between 1900 and 1920,
and Portlanders built homes of
many types, reflecting their tastes,
personalities, and incomes.
A new exhibit, “At Home in
Portland: 1909-1914, will explore
the variety of architecture styles
used during this era to create a
welcoming home. The exhibit runs
through July 11 at the Pittock
Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr. in
Portland’s West Hills.
Pittock Mansion, constructed
between 1909 and 1914, is an un-
usually grand example of a me-
ticulously preserved Portland
landmark that symbolizes
Portland’s transformation from a
small lumber town into a bustling
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Can’t Americans Make Glass?Seeing China from the new World Trade CenterBY JIM HIGHTOWER
You can knock us
Americans down, but
you can’t keep us
down.
For example, the
twin towers of the
World Trade Center
in New York City were crashed to
the ground on 9/11. But now, a
new tower is rising from those
very ashes-a soaring steel and
glass monument to the American
spirit, a powerful symbol of our
national resilience.
Well-except for the glass. A com-
pany named Beijing Glass got
the government contract to
provide the window panes
that’ll cover the first 20 sto-
ries of the tower. Yes, the
monument to our national
spirit is being sheathed with
made-in-China glass.
What? Can’t American’s make
glass? Of course we can, but our
biggest corporations, like Corning
Incorporated and Guardian Indus-
tries, have been quietly and quickly
moving their production and our
jobs to China.
In just the past nine years, 30
percent of these jobs have been
lost. “Those who’re looking through
the rearview mirror waiting for the
glass industry to come back,” snorts
the chairman of Guardian, “should
know it isn’t going to come back.”
Indeed, Guardian now employs more
workers in its 36 foreign plants than
it does here.
Well, chirp the usual flock of
free-trade economists, it’s all about
China providing “economies of
scale” for manufacturers. Hogwash.
The glass industry’s rush
abroad is all about getting cheap
labor and massive subsidies from
the Chinese government. For ex-
ample, shipping heavy glass from
Beijing to Manhattan would be
prohibitively expensive-except
that China subsidizes the trans-
portation.
This isn’t free trade, it’s a raw
deal. There should be a stiff tariff on
all subsidized glass coming from
China-and the new World Trade
tower is so symbolically important
that every inch of it should be Ameri-
can made.
For more information, contact the
United Steelworkers glass industry
department at usw.org.
Jim Hightower is a columnist for
minutemanmedia.org.
February 17, 2010 Page 17The Portland Observer Black History Month
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to be indifferentBY WADE HENDERSON
On April 1, the 2010
Census – the nationwide
head count – begins. It is
critical for African Ameri-
cans, the second largest
minority in the nation –
and one that has been
historically undercounted –to be
counted.
The once-in-a-decade census is
vital to the health and well-being of
African-American communities.
Why?
Because the census takes a snap-
shot of the nation’s population and
with that count, determines how
many seats each state gets in the
House of Representatives and where
district lines are drawn within each
state – not to mention the distribu-
tion of more than $400 billion in
federal funds to states and localities
annually.
These federal funds pro-
vide money for schools and
roads, for health care for
low-income children, for
veterans and senior citi-
zens, and for public ser-
vices that benefit our com-
munities.
At a time when unemployment is
at its highest since the 1980s and
when the mortgage crisis has un-
dermined African-American wealth
through hundreds of thousands of
home foreclosures, the flow of fed-
eral funds coming into our commu-
nities is crucial.
You only have to look at the
difference in the unemployment rates
to see how distressed the African-
American community is from the
rise in joblessness – overall, na-
tional unemployment is 10 percent
but for African Americans, it’s a
staggering 15.6 percent.
The situation for African-Ameri-
can communities is made worse
because state and local govern-
ments faced with huge budget defi-
cits are likely to cut funds for pro-
grams such as after-school pro-
grams, health services and other
programs vital to our communities,
families, and children.
Equally important, census infor-
mation is also used to monitor and
enforce civil rights and anti-discrimi-
nation laws.
That’s why African Americans
can’t afford to be indifferent to the
census. In 2000, African Americans
were undercounted at the highest
rate of any group except Latinos,
costing communities hundreds of
millions of dollars in federal funding.
Many in the African-American
community didn’t participate in the
census in the past because they
didn’t understand why the govern-
ment was asking for information or
they were afraid that the informa-
tion would be used by credit agen-
cies or landlords.
This fear and concern is natural,
but by law, all census data is confi-
dential. No one — not landlords, not
employers, not credit agencies, not
law enforcement, not even the presi-
dent of the United States — has
access to your personal census data.
The Census Bureau has already
begun working with organizations
in the African-American community
to help ensure that everyone in our
community understands and par-
ticipates in the 2010 census.
African Americans need to an
accurate count. Too much is at stake.
Taking 10 minutes on April 1 to fill
out a census form and mail it back is
worth it.
Wade Henderson is president of
the Leadership Conference on Civil
Rights.
Letter to the Editor
The once-in-a-decade census is
vital to the health and well-being of
African-American communities.
Blazers Deliver on Minority ContractsAs leaders in the north and north-
east community, we have a keen
interest in ensuring that Rose Quar-
ter development offers local
Portlanders—and women and mi-
nority contractors—economic op-
portunity as our area struggles with
double-digit unemployment.
That’s why we’re strongly en-
couraged by the Trail Blazers’ com-
mitment to and record of enlisting
the time and talent of local women
and minority business enterprises.
Given the district’s history as a
thriving, vibrant center of African
American and jazz culture, that’s
the right approach.
The Trail Blazers walk the talk.
During construction of the $267
million Rose Garden and campus,
the team pledged to provide con-
tracting opportunities for MBE and
WBE firms, and in fact, exceeded the
city’s goals.
By the numbers: The Trail Blaz-
ers achieved a 40-percent greater
minority-owned business participa-
tion and 100-percent greater women-
owned business participation than
the city of Portland’s goals at the
time. This is an impressive record of
ensuring that large projects don’t
just benefit a handful of large firms.
Given the complexity, size and
scope of JumpTown, we appreciate
the Trail Blazers’ experience deliv-
ering on big projects. The operation
of the Rose Quarter has also ben-
efitted the north and northeast com-
munity: 29-percent of Rose Quarter
operations contracts by total ex-
penditure are with minority -owned
enterprises and 35-percent of all
Rose Quarter employees are resi-
dents of north and northeast Port-
land.
The Trail Blazers honor their
commitments to be a force for good
in our community. During initial
construction of the Rose Garden,
the team pledged $500,000 and the
services of many of the contractors
that worked on the Rose Quarter
project towards the construction of
the Blazers Boys & Girls Club, which
opened in 1995.
The facility was the first in the
nation sponsored by a professional
sports team. The Urban League of
Portland, Legacy Emanuel
Children’s Hospital, and Portland
(now Oregon) Sports Authority
were also beneficiaries of the Trail
Blazers Rose Garden construction
project.
The Trail Blazers, its team, staff
and owner continue to make signifi-
cant contributions to programs in
Portland supporting children that
have garnered national recognition
and awards. Most notably, their
support of the Albina Head Start
program to include contributions to
the building of the McCormack-
Matthews Center, the restoration of
all basketball courts in Portland
Public high schools, the assist to
the Eddie Barnett Foundation that
placed AEDs in all Portland Public
high schools, and their on-going
commitment to the work of programs
such as Self Enhancement Inc., the
Urban League of Portland, the Port-
land Schools Foundation, and
Hands On Greater Portland.
We’ve met with Trail Blazer presi-
dent Larry Miller and heard his vi-
sion for a revitalized Rose Quarter.
We are convinced that JumpTown
is a once-in-a-generation opportu-
nity for our community.
During these conversations,
Larry Miller made it clear that the
project’s commitment to ensuring
minority construction benefits is
also a personal priority. The district
will serve as an inclusive, acces-
sible gathering place for ALL Port-
land, built by the skill and talent of
hard-working Portlanders.
Rose Quarter development holds
the promise of generating thou-
sands of jobs—including women
and minority contracting opportu-
nities—creating an important, for-
ward-looking project for our city.
We believe local entrepreneurs
will look back with pride at their
work helped to forge something last-
ing and meaningful for North and
Northeast Portland. And it’s not
just about construction: JumpTown
will help create ongoing opportuni-
ties for minority entrepreneurs for
operations, services and as tenants
of the district.
The Trail Blazers have a vision
for the Rose Quarter and a team with
the chops to make it happen. It’s a
vision for a project that is of, and for,
our community. And it’s a vision
rooted in a firm commitment to mi-
nority and women contracting,
backed by a record of exceeding
goals on large, complex projects.
Baruti Artharee, President
Coast Office Products
Sam Brooks, President
Brooks Staffing
Margaret Carter, State Senator
(Retired)
Joe Nunn, Chair, Education and
Scholarship Committee
African American Chamber of
Commerce
Tony Hobson, Sr., President &
CEO
Self Enhancement, Inc.
Charles Wilhoite, Principal
Willamette Management Asso-
ciates
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February 17, 2010 Page 19The Portland Observer Black History Month
BLACK HISTORYOn Bondage, Slavery and Freedom:
‘The Wedding Gift’
is a powerful taleBY JAKE THOMAS
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
With a black president in
office and no shortage of
wealthy African Americans
on television, slavery has
become a distant memory on
our collective conscious-
ness, and it’s not uncom-
mon to hear calls “to get over
it.”
But slavery was a power-
ful blemish on our national
history that is with us today.
Thousands of people were
ripped from their homeland,
robbed of their culture and
religion, and forced to spend
the rest of their lives doing unpaid back-
breaking work for the benefit of others.
“The Wedding Gift”, a novel based on an
actual court case that occurred in the antebel-
lum South, paints a gripping picture of the
desperation experienced by generations of
slaves, and the repressive and patriarchal
social environment of the era that robbed so
many of any control of their lives.
Written by Marlen Suyapa Bodden, a New
York lawyer who represents low-wage and
immigrant workers, the book tells the story of
Sarah, a slave who is ripped from her family
when she is presented as a wedding gift by her
master to wealthy plantation owner who in-
tends to wed his daughter.
The plantation’s patriarch, Cornelius Allen,
prides himself as a benevolent master who
keeps his “chattel” healthy and cared for.
However, the slaves live
demeaning lives with ev-
ery waking hour devoted
to making the Allen’s con-
tent.
We learn that Allen fa-
thered Sarah after years of
forcing on her mother,
Emmeline. When
Emmeline refuses, Allen
sells her other daughter to
a more brutal plantation
owner who beats her and
makes her hands bleed
picking cotton from sun
up to sun down.
After Sarah’s new mas-
ter begins making sexual
overtures to her, she splits disguised as freed-
man with forged papers.
The book succeeds in providing a nuanced
look at the abomination of slavery and the
social complexities that surrounded it without
bludgeoning the reader with a moralistic tone.
The prose is lean and makes for a pager turner.
However, a couple passages seem con-
trived, and could have been scenes from a b-
list 1940s movie. Its “shocking” conclusion
also seems forced.
Regardless, “The Wedding Gift” does a
better job than most history textbooks in
revealing the abomination of slavery, and
why it’s so hard for some to “just get over it.”
Dishman Hosts Free EventPortland Parks and Recreation hosts its 7th
annual Black History Month celebration, Sat-
urday, Feb. 20 from 6 pm. to 7:30 p.m. at the
Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 N.E.
Knott St.
The community is invited to the free event
which will include food, music, poetry and arts
& crafts.
Special guests and activities will include
event master of ceremonies, Keith Dempsey;
the Maranatha Miracles Choir, a hip-hop dance
class performance by Motion Monsters; Trivia
questions for prizes; an art presentation by
Shajahan Sheriff; poetry and a performance by
1st Infantry; and a presentation on The Black
Panther Party for Self Defense by Kent Ford.
CORE of the Solution
James Farmer
A Black civil rights activist,
James Farmer helped organize the
1960s “freedom rides” which led
to the desegregation of interstate
buses and bus terminals.
He also played a major role in
the activities of the Congress of
Racial Equality serving as na-
tional chairman and was later
elected national director.
The freedom rides, along with
other demonstrations, captured
the imagination of the nation and
exposed to the world the brutal
retaliation of many southern
whites against the actions of the
demonstrators eventually ending racial discrimi-
nation and segregation.
CORE received nationwide attention and
James Farmer became
well-known as a civil
rights leader.
When Farmer re-
signed as the leader of
CORE in 1966, he contin-
ued to be active in a
number of areas and was
soon appointed the as-
sistant secretary for ad-
ministration of the De-
partment of Health, Edu-
cation and Welfare by
President Nixon.
Over the years, Farmer
taught and lectured at
numerous institutions and became a
history professor at Mary Washing-
ton College.
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Portland Shooting Hits Nervemeet with Jackson.
Sharpton, whose National Ac-
tion Network has opened an inves-
tigation into the incident, is likely
planning a visit to Portland to raise
awareness.
Last week, a grand jury did not
indict Ronald Frashour, the officer
who shot Campbell with an AR-15
rifle. The officer told authorities he
thought Campbell was reaching for
a weapon.
Although the grand jury found
that Frashour acted within the law,
it issued a scathing letter criticizing
the Police Bureau and how it handled
the incident at the Sandy Terrace
apartments.
“We know something went terri-
bly, terribly wrong at Sandy Terrace
and that Aaron Campbell should
not have died that day,” the letter
read.
The grand jury found fault in the
Police Bureau for not giving its of-
ficers the appropriate kind of train-
ing or developing more appropriate
policies for such an incident.
“However, the charter of the
grand jury does not include indict-
ing or censuring the Portland Police
Bureau,” continued the letter.
The grand jury also faulted offic-
ers for not communicating better
during the incident, mentioning that
Frashour wasn’t kept up to date on
negotiations with Campbell, who
was reportedly suicidal from the
death of his brother that day and
acting erratically. Additionally, it
questioned why police didn’t bring
in someone trained to deal with some-
one experiencing a crisis.
“If ever there were a case that
required specially trained individu-
als and required handling with kid
gloves, this was one,” the letter
read.
In response, Police Chief Rosie
Sizer released a statement reiterat-
ing that the incident was under in-
vestigation, and thanking the grand
jury for their “commitment to this
process.”
Police Commissioner Dan
Saltzman has plans to evaluate the
training police officers receive to
better handle people in a crisis. He
also said he would take steps to
make mental health workers more
accessible to police officers.
The shooting has also prompted
local leaders to demand that City
Hall introduce greater measures of
accountability into the Police Bu-
reau.
On Thursday, about 100 people
gathered on the steps of the Justice
Center downtown with a clear mes-
sage to elected officials: Police are
killing people with impunity and you
will lose our support unless you
address our concerns.
“They continue to be the only
force that I know that has never
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Bethel told the crowd that he was
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that because they were following
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“If you do not want to help us we
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bags and find something else to
do,” was the message he had for
City Council.
Rev. Leroy Haynes, read a read a
statement signed by 32 ministers
that called for the grand jury pro-
ceedings to be made public and for
the state Legislature to revisit its
use of deadly force laws.
Another rally is scheduled for
Friday, Feb. 19, starting at 3 p.m.
at Pioneer Courthouse Square,
downtown, and proceeding to
Portland State University at 3:30
p.m. in front of Smith Hall. The
demonstration is then scheduled
to last until 6 p.m.
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February 17, 2010 Page 21The Portland Observer Black History Month
BLACK HISTORYVote toSupportStudents
A Portland non-profit needs
your Internet vote to win a grant
to buy computers for local stu-
dents.
Minority Information Outreach
is a Portland-based organization
that provides underprivileged
youth, specifically Roosevelt
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The organization is compet-
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mine which ideas will receive a
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with voting ending Feb. 28.
This grant would provide
2,500 computers to low-income
students in the Portland Public
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RahMiel Mitchell established
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income and the latest resources
they need to improve their lives
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To vote in the grant competi-
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Ralph David Abernathy, was Martin Luther King’s best friend and
chief advocate.
A Vote for Equality
Carrying on a LegacyCivil rights leader Ralph David
Abernathy was the best friend and
trusted assistant of Martin Luther
King Jr., whom he succeeded as
president of the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference, a nonvio-
lent civil rights organization.
Abernathy aspired early on to
become a preacher and was ordained
as a Baptist minister. After his col-
lege education, he served as minis-
ter at the Eastern Star Baptist church
near his hometown of Linden. Ala.
While boycotts of the Montgom-
ery, Ala. buses began shortly after
Rosa Parks refused to relinquish her
bus seat, ministers formed the Mont-
gomery Improvement Association
– a name suggested by Abernathy
– to coordinate the boycott.
Abernathy’s first project as presi-
dent of the SCLC was the comple-
tion of King’s plan to hold a Poor
People’s Campaign in Washington
during which poor people of any
race would present their problems
to President Lyndon B. Johnson
and Congress.
After resigning from the SCLC
in 1977, he formed an organization
called Foundation for Economic
Enterprises Development, de-
signed to help train African Ameri-
cans for better economic oppor-
tunities.
He continued to carry out his
ministerial duties in Montgomery
and lectured throughout the US.
Abernathy died of a heart attack in
1990 in Atlanta, Ga.
Fannie Lou Hamer
was an outspoken ad-
vocate for African
American civil rights.
In 1962, Hamer was
invited to attend a Stu-
dent Nonviolent Coor-
dinating Committee
meeting. After hearing
the committee’s pre-
sentation, she was con-
vinced she should try
to register to vote no
matter what the cost.
Though she was
regularly threatened
and faced beatings, a
bombing and ridicule,
Hamer continued on
with her journey to seek
equality.
One year after at-
tending the SNCC meet-
ings, Hamer became a registered voter and a field secretary for the
organization. She worked with voter registration drives in various
locales and helped develop programs to assist economically deprived
African American families.
Hamer continued to be politically active and from 1968 to 1971 and
was a member of the Democratic National Committee from Mississippi
and was a catalyst in the development of various programs to aid the
poor in her community.
Hamer died of cancer in 1977 in Mound Bayou, Miss.
Fannie Lou Hamer
A Light for Civil RightsDorothy Cotton (1930- ) was a
leader of the 1960s African-Ameri-
can Civil Rights Movement and a
member of the inner-circle of one of
its main organizations, the South-
ern Christian Leadership Confer-
ence. As the SCLC's Educational
Director, she was arguably the high-
est ranked female member of the
organization.
Cotton helped to organize the
students during the 1963 Birming-
ham Movement and its Children's
Crusade and conducted citizen-
ship classes throughout the South
during the era. She also accompa-
nied Martin Luther King, Jr., the
co-founder and first president of
the SCLC, on his trip to Oslo,
Norway to receive the 1964 Nobel
Peace Prize. Dorothy Cotton
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Obituaries
In Loving MemoryClyde Henderson Tull
Clyde Henderson Tull was born on Aug. 4,
1929, in St. Michael Barbados, West Indies, where
he attended Roebuck School. In the early 1960's,
he began a career as a merchant seaman, sailing
on the SS Argyle.
In 1966, the SS Argyle docked in Portland, and
this is where Clyde met the love of his life, Jessie
Kindle. In 1967, they were united in marriage.
Clyde continued to sail as a merchant seaman
until 1977, and then he started a new career at
Crown Zellerback Paper Mill, and retired after 35 years of dedicated
service.
At an early age, Clyde accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and
joined Providence Baptist Church in Portland. In 2009, he dedicated his
life to Christ. Clyde enjoyed living his life to the fullest. He loved to travel
with his wife and family, and also visiting his children in New York.
Clyde is preceded in death by his mother, Ivy Tull, and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie; one brother, Mack Tull of London,
England; one sister, Maudry Tull of Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughters Veronica
Branch and Arlene Gall of New York, Velva Smith of Portland, Debbie Tull
of Kingston, Jamaica; one son, Bervin Lionel Johnson of Portland; and
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews
and friends.
A visitation will be held at Ross Hollywood Chapel on Wednesday,
Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be held at St. Mark Baptist Church
on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ross Hollywood Chapel.
We Remember
You Fondlyfrom mother and family
David Crittenden
March 10, 1967
– Feb, 20, 2008
“I Love You Bro”From Big Bro C.L.
Unhealthy Wireless Signalscontinued from A3
started using it a lot more sporadi-
cally. I turn it off a lot more, and
I’ve learned to be at a stage where
I use my cell phone as an answer-
ing machine, and I keep it off for
most of the day.
Do you have Wi-Fi at home?
I used to have Wi Fi at home
before I started research for this
film, but I’ve taken it out. You
know what? I just got a longer
cable. I have the Wi-Fi router with
the Wi-Fi turned off and I just
plug in the cable. It works fine.
Talk a little about the health
effects. What are some things
that can happen?
There is a spectrum of health
risks. We’re talking on the low-
end of the spectrum dizziness, for-
getfulness, headaches, that sort
of a thing that goes away after
you hang up the phone. But when
you talk about long-term expo-
sure then you start to talk about
degenerative diseases, where
your brain is being slowly eaten
away: It’s dying in important ar-
eas. On the far end, you’re talking
about cancers. There have been
several cancers that have been
linked to wireless frequencies.
The famous one, of course, is brain
tumors, both malignant and be-
nign. People have leukemia from
having their whole body irradi-
ated by a tower or some other form
of wireless technology.
How did you get the idea to do
this film?
Two and a half years ago my
wife and I had a baby, and as a new
parent you become a little para-
noid for your child. You make sure
that all the sharp edges are cov-
ered and the TV is secure so they
don’t pull that on herself. Our
neighbor has an antenna on his
roof. I love this technology, and
wanted to see what’s going on
here, if this is safe or not.
There are all sorts of problems
with cars. They run people over
and emit cancer-causing fumes.
Are you worried that people will
accept some sort of risk for these
modern conveniences?
People are always willing to as-
sume some sort of risk. I think you
have to look at the balance between
risks and rewards. Cars have, I be-
lieve, a bigger reward than a risk. It’s
difficult to, especially in the Unites
States, to replace your car with some-
thing else.
Talal Jabari with be present
for a screening of “Full Signal,”
Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. at the
Hollywood Theater on Northeast
40th and Sandy.
People are always willing to
assume some sort of risk. I think
you have to look at the balance
between risks and awards. — Talal Jabari
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Bill Moore reaches back to his own life experiences to help others
kick drug addictions at the Volunteers of America Men’s Residen-
tial Center on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Streetwise LessonsMen’s Centerhelps purge
addictionsBY JAKE THOMAS
THE PORTLAND OBSERVER
For nearly two decades Trent
Horsley woke at 5 in the afternoon,
gulped down a carton of milk and a
pastry and turned all of his attention
towards two simple goals: using
cocaine and coming up with money
for more cocaine.
“It’s you; it’s all about you,” said
Horsley, 48, on what it’s like to be an
addict. “Nothing would mean noth-
ing to me.”
He spent time in prison and
watched his relationship with his
wife become strained as his habit
tightened its grip on his life. But
after spending time in prison and
“shucking and jiving” his was
through a recovery program he
landed in a program run by the Vol-
unteers of America that turned his
life around.
For nearly 20 years, the Volun-
teers of America has run the Men’s
Residential Center aimed at drawing
addicts back into mainstream life.
In a two-story building off of
Northeast Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard 52 men live under the
same roof while counselors attempt
to purge from them any desire to get
high.
The staff scurries around the
kitchen making that day’s lunch of
sloppy Joes while patients partici-
pate in counseling sessions.
Greg Stone, who has managed
the program since its inception, ex-
plained that the men referred to the
program by Multnomah County
Department of Community Justice
have one last chance to get clean, or
risk serving out a long jail sentence.
"They come here voluntarily, but
the voluntarily part is: Come to treat-
ment, or else," said Stone jokingly.
"So I call them ‘voluntarily man-
dated.’"
Stone said that there is no neat
profile of patient at the center. Some
have low-level property and per-
son-to-person crimes on their
records. Some are middle aged and
gray-bearded. Some are in their 20s.
But all are mired in addiction.
One of the most basic ideas be-
hind the program is that addicts will
be addicts until they change deeply
ingrained thought patterns.
"Basically, you're trying to
reframe their thinking skills so they
intervene," said Stone, which often
means getting addicts to consider
the consequences of their actions
and how it might impact others.
Horsley admits that some of the
stuff he first heard in the program
sounded “corny,” but has helped
him out when he’s been tempted.
While attending church or going
to the store with his wife, he’s been
approached by people involved in
the local drug economy hoping he
can hook them up. Recently some-
one wanted to do $100 worth of
business.
Back when Horsley thought of
nothing but his next fix, he would
have jumped at the offer to score
some quick cash and drugs. But
after the counseling sessions he
could now do something as simple
as weigh the pros and cons: Sure, he
would have money, but he would
likely use some of the drug that
would knock him off course.
For some patients, like Horsley,
staying away from familiar social
circles can be a challenge, as the
program requires you to drop con-
tact with old friends.
‘It’s truly your job to choose the
change,” he said.
But the program tries to intro-
duce patients to a new network of
people. Alumni of the program are
free to drop in anytime for meals or
just to chat.
Bill Moore, a former drug dealer
who finished the program in the
1990s, comes back almost every day
to talk to patients struggling to make
it through.
“It will work if you let it work,”
said Moore, who sold drugs for
years and originally entered the pro-
gram with the intention of merely
cutting back on his own drug use so
he could have more to sell.
Stone said patients being able to
see and interact with someone who
got sober and found steady work
from the program can help them see
the light at the end of the tunnel.
Throughout the center, you can’t
walk a few feet without seeing some
sort of photo of patients and alumni
smiling together in photos often
with plates of food in front of them.
But next to a poster Stone calls
the “Alumni Hall of Fame,” which
boosts former patients who are do-
ing well, is another board he deems
the “Plaque of Death,” which fea-
tures the names of people who died
during treatment. A few empty slots
lie ominously empty.
Only 20 percent of the people
who enter the program end up mak-
ing it, and there’s been countless
times he’s been threatened or had to
defuse tense situations. However,
Stone remains optimistic.
"It’s a challenge," he said, add-
ing, "It's also an amazing transfor-
mation."
Greg Stone managers the Volunteers of America Men’s Residential Center, drawing addicts back
into mainstream life.
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• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (your favorite brand)
• 2 cups prepared guacamole (make your own or use ready-
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• 2 cups tomato-based salsa
• 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 2 (2-ounce) cans sliced black olives
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• 6-ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheese such as Mozzarella,
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• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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• About 2 cups warmed
ready prepared marinara
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Preperation1. Heat oven to 375 de-
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2. Remove breadsticks
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