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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 2006)
OCTOBER 6. 2006 jUStlOUt Jaye Sablan Helps Queer Youth of Color enderqueer Pacific Islander Jaye Sablan G graduated Aug. 19 from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in child and family studies. Originally from Saipan, which is part of the Common wealth of the Northern Manana Islands, Sablan grew up on the East Coast and moved to Portland in 1998. A self-proclaimed empathic person interested in issues of oppression, Sablan interned at the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center to work with queer youth of color. “People who feel margin alized for any reason want to give back,” says Sablan. “1 thought about different mentors I’ve had and wanted to be that.” Working as an intern, Sablan coordinated SMYRC Loves Queer Youth of Color, an event for kids and community members. According to Sablan, youth participants performed a variety of skits and open mike acts discussing racism. Sablan also served as an intern at Asian Family Center and worked with Southeast Asian immi influencing queer youth. grants on basic survival English and studying for citizen application exams. forms of resistance to preserve that expression? The 2004 recipient of the Audria M. Edwards How do they feel about themselves now, with Scholarship, which was established in 1987 by Western influence? Literature on this subject is Lady Elaine Peacock and Misty Waters, Sablan is very exoticized.” To this reality, Sablan says, “No, busy applying to doctorate programs. we’re talking back, and this is what we’re saying “I want to look at how my own people [the about ourselves.” Chamorros] view ourselves and preserve our iden Sablan feels grateful for the support from fami tities and cultures," said Sablan about future goals. ly and partner William as well as Patti Duncan, “What was queer sexuality like before we were col Jana Meinhold and Toeutu Faaleava—professors at PSU who have provided invaluable guidance. © onized ? How did we express that before the arrival of outside dominant forces? What were indigenous —Malka (Jeffen Just Out asked those playing charity bingo at the Fox 8 Hounds, "What do you need to survive the last two years of the Bush administration?" S cotty M arple Medical Assistant M ike R owe Democrat “Mucho alcohol.” “Impeachment proceedings.” S teph N ewstrum Happily Mamed K athy H ogan Fox & Hounds Owner “1 don't think the Bush administration has anything to do with it. People have to understand that we were attacked and continue to be attacked. ” “1 need something to survive city govern ment taking away parking in Old Town and wasting taxes. The city and state are taking away our right to exist." Next Stop, Opportunity GRAND OPENING SALE • Up to 40% off selected merchandise! • Loose diamond sale! • 10% off custom design work! osepniz Downtown Portland 539 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201 • 503-228-0045 TriMet, the region’s premiere transit agency is hiring part time Bus Operators. Successful candidates will have two years of strong customer service experience, a solid work record and a good driving record for the past five years. TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including the elderly and persons with disabilities. TriMet is a drug free workplace. Wedding Ringsl AI ur.iiy LX vimx I Husmeé Since I Ob I Diamond Broker * In-House Custom Design Insurance Appraisal * Repair & Qem Setting While You Wait TriMet provides medical, dental and vision benefits, a transit pass, paid training and a starting hourly rate of $12.18 per hour. For application details, visit our web site at trimet.org/jobs, call our job line at 503-962-7640 or stop by TriMet at 4012 SE 17th Ave. 7 Financial Group, LLC & Floreid Walker Financial Planning Strategist flore id&wfgadvisors com Greg Look Financial Specialist gregdt’wfgadvisors com Retirement • Life insurance College Planning • Long-Term Care Sustainable Investing 503-445-9390 www.wfgadvisors.com 3529 NE Broadway Suite 100 • Portland, OR 97232 3550 Liberty Rd S Suite 230 • Salem. OR 9^302
