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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1985)
First Black Woman Banker Maggie L. Walker was an outstanding woman whose 67 years extended from birth in post-civil war days ot the 1860s to death shortly after the Great Depression in 1934 In between those years, she educated herself enough to get her first job teaching school But at 22. she sought something more out of life She joined a Virginia-based benevolent society called the Independent Order of St Luke. She served as secretary and under her leadership brought the membership from 3.400 to one million The membership formed its own bank — St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, later known as St. Luke Bank and Trust Company. To interest children in the benefits and rewards of saving, she founded a children's thrift club of 15.000 members. Her efforts gave her resources to establish a newspaper St. Luke Herald Black women achievers honored the Walker involved herself in both civic and cultural endeavors, serving at one time as Virginia state president of the NAACP “ Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds,” an exhibition on Black women and their contributions to American history, culture, and society, opens in the Capitol Galleria on March 4, at 12:00 noon. The exhibition, which w ill be on display until March 27, contains a set o f 20 posters produced by the Smithsonian Institution traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), and will acquaint viewers with 120 Black women representing over 200 •k years o f achievements in 16 subject areas: religion, m ilitary, civil rights, art, sports, education, labor, journalism , entertainment, government and politics, * J law, music, literature, medicine, science and math, and business. In addition, the exhibition is enhanced by historical artifacts, pictures, and news items covering Black women contributions nationally and locally. Examples o f women featured are Beatrice M orrow Cannady, a graduate o f Northwestern College o f Law in 1922 and the first Black female attorney to practice in Oregon; and Harriet Tubman, the first Black woman in American history to have a Unit ed Stales postal stamp commemorated in her name. Maggie L Walker m u L T n o m o H c o u r r r v O R E G on Black Business History Franchise Opportunities with Multnomah County Multnomah County has had a M inority Business Enterprise (M BE) Program since 1977. However, past MBE opportunities have been limited. For example, until 1981 the County's M BE program focused only on setting aside 10% of construction projects under $50,000 for minority firms. In that year Multnomah County was one of the first local governments to increase the MBE construction projects to $100,000. Yet participation by minority- and fem ale-ow ned firms was not satisfactory to the County Executive and the Board of County C om missioners. How to franchisa • 7 Eeleven and start building a business for your family. How you can pul 7-Eleven's system (o wort for you. How? By simply calling the number below and requesting additional ir forma tion. You will receive the complete story about how you can get into business for you and your family You'll find out how you will benefit from Southland's espertuc including store training, site selection, marketing, bookkeeping and promotional support through local and network advertising...TV, radio, and newspaper. Remember, before you make a deal it thoroughly. Find out everything. thia deal or any other deal - investigate V en d o r/C o n tracto r O pportunities Call (206) 575-6711 (503) 245-976? Since N o vem b er, 1961, w ith th e ad o p tio n of a M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty O rd in an ce, th ere is a n e w and exp an d ed M in o rity and Fem ale Business Enterprise Program w i t h . . . North Pacific Division Oregon Zone Office Employment/Career Opportunities Send resume to: William B Scherr THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION North Pacific IM vision Office 1035 Andover Park Weal Tukwila, WA 98 (206)575 6711 Less Red Tape: Multnomah County is accepting the City of Portland's MBE and FBE certification More Business Opportunities: An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / H / V Women and minorities are encouraged to apply ★ To bid on construction projects * To sell supplies * To render services ★ To provide professional services To find out more about these business opportunities and learn how and what Multnomah County buys each year, please contact: Multnomah County Purchasing Division SHERRY JA C O X, DIR EC TO R /M B E OFFICER DON EIC H M A N , A S S T. MBE OFFICER or A M H A HAZEN, MBE BUYER 2506 SE 11th A v e .. P o rtlan d , O R 97202 (603)248-5111 SOUTHLAND CORPORATION Portland Observer, February 20, 1905, Section II, Page 13 a
