Portland Observer, January 19, 1983 Page 7
OBSERVATIONS
FROM THE SIDELINES
by Kathryn H a ll Bogle
BEC sponsors Black History ball
The Black Educational Center
will hold its Second Annual Black
History Costume Ball on Saturday.
February 5. f983 from 9 p .m .-2
a m. at the Royal Esquire Club
located at 1708 N.E. Alberta St.
Harriet Tubman. King Tut, Billie
Holliday and Frederick Douglass
were only a few of the black histori­
cal personalities that stepped from
the pages o f history at the first
Black History Costume Ball. This
year in addition to prizes for indivi­
dual costumes, special cash awards
will be given for the most original
organizational entries. The entry fee
for this catagory is $10 and the
prizes are: First place. $100;
Second-place, $50; and Third place,
$25
Since February is Black History
Month the Black Educational Cen­
ter is attempting to recreate the tra­
dition o f mutual support that has
historically existed in black commu­
nities by inviting community organi­
zations to share in the fun and prof­
its of this celebration o f black his­
tory and culture. Organizations sell­
ing a minimum of 25 tickets will re­
ceive $2 o f each ticket sold The
Royal Esquire Club is offering its
support by waiving a portion of the
club’s regular rental fee.
Tickets for the ball are $7.50 and
can be purchased at the Talking
Drum Bookstore located at 1634
N .E . Alberta St. For further in fo r­
mation call 284-9552.
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Dr. M atthew Prophat. Jr., kaynots spaakar for
Portland Federal Executive Board Luncheon, talks
with members of Equal Employment Opportunity
My husband and I
did everything
together. W e even
decided on our
funeral plans
together.
Committee, at the January 14th luncheon at Rad
Lion. Lloyd C anter, honoring the birthday of
Martin Luther King. Jr.
(Photo: Richard Brown)
When John died it was much easier
for me There were so many things that
had Io be done. I know I carried nut his
wishes because we discussed them
ahead of time We even had money put
aside in a special plan available through
our funeral home II was a great relief, I
wish more people knew about it.
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HE B IR T H D A Y o f M a rtin
course, in our schools, and in all as­
pects o f our daily lives.
they " W e are fortunate to have this
heritage for it gives meaning to the
future and purpose to our lives. If
we fail to maintain and improve hu­
man relations and civil rights here
and in all areas o f the world, we
have in fact railed to keep Dr.
King’s dream.
" In the decade between 1955 and
1965, Prophet said in conclusion,
" D r. King’s non-violent leadership
marked many milestones in the his
lory o f human relations. Due to
K ing’ s efforts C iv il Rights in the
South in public education, restora­
tion of political rights and in society
as a whole were greatly advanced. In
reality this is what the dream was all
about: equality among people living
together as people without prejudice
or discrimination.*'
A group of spirituals sung by The
Joyful Sounds, an a cappella choir
under the direction o f Margaret
L arter and solos by Louis Osborne
accompanied by Danny Osborne
completed the musical portion of
the afternoon's program.
Invocation was by the Rev. Al-
cena Boozer, deacon of St. Philip
Episcopal Church. Presentation of
EEO awards was by Barbara Spen­
cer and John Vogel Curtis B. Kirk­
patrick was introduction speaker
and master of ceremonies.
( ommittee members serving un­
der Chairm an K irkpatrick were:
Barbara Spencer. Teresa Banks,
Nancy Hopper. Elaine Ordal, Bene
Tollefson, Maurice Strong. Gwen
Sorinson, Salome M a rta lla , and
Jeannie Tener.
gional Consultation in Seattle of the
Luiher King was celebrated by
United Church of Christ. About 33
nearly 300 persons when
persons from various sections of the
gathered last Friday noon to lunch
country attended the conference
at the Red Lion Lloyd Center. The
called to discuss possible action in
Equal Employment O pportunity
behalf o f the economically de­
Committee of the Portland Federal
pressed areas in employment.
Executive Board, dedicated to equal
According to Gary, who reported
opportunity in the job market, were
to
Waverly Congregational Church
sponsors of the affair.
where she is a parishioner, findings
Matthew W. Prophet Jr., super­
o f the conference encouraged the
intendent of Portland Public Public
lay membership to continue to work
Schools, gave the keynote address.
within
the individual church congre­
Individuals and business firms were
gations and to extend aid to persons
honored for their contributions to
in the larger community by joining
the aeas of equal opportunity and
with social action groups to help the
civil rights. Among those honored
needy.
were Joseph Ferry, director of the
Will the 15 members of the Ladies
Portland Veterans Administration
Bible Class of the Piedmont Church
Medical Center; Reginald M . K ai­
of Christ please stand up to take a
ser, o f the Bonneville Power A d ­
bow? Emma Carter, a champion of
ministration; Peter J. Floria, Inter­
the
l adies Bible Class, takes us to
nal Revenue Service; William l.eav-
task. This group of women gave the
ell, stale director, Bureau o f Land
21 Christmas baskets this writer at­
Management; and Elias Ramirez, fi­
tributed
to another group at Pied­
nancial manager, Portland District,
mont Church. Keep us inform ed,
Army Corps of Engineers.
Emma, and keep reading us.
The Baldwin Sanitary Service and
Father Charles Lienert of Immac­
Tektronix, Inc., were two businesses
ulate
Heart Catholic Church escort
awarded honors by the EEO Com ­
ed some of his parishioners to join
mittee.
Father M . Ramsey Schadewitz of
Prophet eulogized Dr. King and
St Philip Episcopal Church in a
his accomplishments and pledged
neighborly, ecumenical celebration
his own efforts to effect equal op­
o
f the Feast o f Lights on Sunday
portunity in education for students
evening, January 16. The two
of the Portland School District.
priests shared the worship service,
“ Let us all work together as an ul­
shared acolytes, the congregational
timate tribute to Dr. King,” Proph­
singing and the quite impressive
et said. “ We want to keep the dream
candle lighting ceremony. The altar
alive and intact for America's chil­
at St. Philip was ablaze with 28 can­
dren for generations to come.
dles symbolizing prayers o f peace
“ In reality this is what we cele­
for every country in the world and
brate today, the articulation and in­
for
every person in the world. So
spirational leadership for tomorrow
closed the Christmas season. A no­
that we can draw from the exem­
host buffet supper was spread in St.
O B B IE G A R Y , recently ap­
plary life o f a man who died too
P hilip parish hall afterwards for
soon, but who, in his short span of
pointed as a member o f the
everyone
present—and if you didn’t
time, showed us the way to equal
Mission and Outreach department,
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opportunity on the job, in social dis-
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