Page 4, Portland Observer, August 5, 1987
THE ENTERTAINMENT SEEN
FAMILY REUNIONS
Summer — the season for family reunions throughout this nation.
Traditionally, family reunions have been emphasized primarily in the South.
But now, in every section of the country, these festive gatherings are on
the increase
Particularly in African American culture, the importance of family re
unions has been a time to retell the family story to upcoming generations.
This is a special time for the elders to share their wisdon and their memories
of important events in the life of the family. And, to the amazement of their
listeners, these memories are recounted in vivid detail. The old stories are
given new life in each re telling in a way that captures everyone's imagina
tion, regardless of age.
Family reunions have a way of closing the generation gap so that the
younger generation more deeply understands its responsibility to the future
of the family. How often have we heard Grandma or Granddad challenge
the younger members of the family with, "S o what are you going to do
when you grow up?" or "Time is a running' — what are you going to do
with your life?" The elders are the inquisitive prodders of the family.
In addition to the delights of home cooked food and the singing of fav
orite family songs, family reunions are times when the pains and frustra
tions of a year are temporarily suspended in favor of just the joy of being to
gether in fellowship and love.
Again this year, the National Council of Negro Women is organizing a
national family reunion day to be celebrated in various cities. The Council is
to be saluted for their continuing effort to advance this idea. We support
this concept and we encourage the participation of African American and
other family groups.
In racial and ethnic communities, the existence of the extended family
needs to be re-emphasized. At a time when the ranks of the homeless con
tinues to swell in the tens of thousands, our understanding of the extended
family should be expanded. How we care for our own kin lays the basics for
how we should care for the whole human family.
The church and all social institutions of this society should place a re
newed priority on promoting the positive values and ethos of strong fam
ilies. One of the myths that the increase in the number of family reunions
has contradictied is that the family structure in general — and in the African
American families in particular — is on a serious decline. To be sure, there
are many serious problems facing all families in the United States. Our
point is that the foundations of millions of families are still intact and are
being celebrated.
Many family reunions close with the traditional family circle where
each member of the family holds the hand of another. Before the closing
prayer, everyone is encouraged to say something about the occasion.
Usually, it is a poignant moment because those in the circle don't know
who might be there the next time around. Thus, it is a time of recommit
ment to stay in touch and to strengthen the bonds which hold the family to
gether until the next reunion. Unity is never a static condition. It is, rather,
a bonding of the living through the struggles and joys of life.
Sugar Ray Leonard became the second-quareter winner by
a single point in the Gordon's Gin Black Athlete ol the Year
competition with his spectacular upset ot Marvelous Marvin
Hagler in their World Middleweight Championship light
The new champion received 243 points to 242 tor Magic
Johnson of the L A. Lakers, who was voted the National
Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player ol the Year.
The Gordon's Gin Black Athlete of the Year, to be chosen
from among the four quarterly winners, w ill receive a
$25,000 cash prize and a hand-sculptured trophy.
The Gordon's panel of Black journalists voted Michael Jor
don of the Chicago Bulls into third place with 191 points. Jor
dan, who became the second player in NBA history to sur
pass 3,000 points in a season, was the winner ol the first
quarter balloting.
Julius Erving, the Philadelphia 76er who became the third
player ever to surpass 30,000 points in his career, was fourth
with 80 and Grant Fuhr, the 24-year-old veteran goal-tender
for the Edmonton Oilers, was fifth with 10.
PORTLAND, THURSDAY,
AUGUST 20,1987
W OMEN'S RIGHTS DAY
CELEBRATION
"The Role of Black Women in the Fight for Women's Suffrage" will be
discussed by guest speaker Black feminist educator Milly Harmon. Join us
in honoring Black women leaders of the struggle for women s right to vote
who broke ground in the women's and Black movements, fighting racism
in one and sexism in the other, connecting and strengthening both.: '
Radical Women meeting is on Thursday, August 20, 6:30 p.m., Multnomah
County Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Avenue. Everyone is welcome. For
more information call 249-8067. Wheelchair accessible.
SEPTEMBER GRANT HIGH
GOLDEN REUNION SCHEDULED
A grant High School "Golden Years Reunion" has been scheduled for
Saturday, September 19, 1987 at the Lloyd Center Red Lion, according to
Frank Chown, Chairman.
The classes of June '36, January '37, June '37, January '38 and June
featured. Activities include: registration and a no host cocktail party at
5 p.m., dinner at seven followed by dancing to the live music of the Johnny
Callahan, Babe Binford, big band era.
A picnic at Grant High School park is scheduled the next day, 11a.m.-
4p.m., Sunday, September 20. Registration including dinner is $30 per
person. Husbands, wives and guests are invited.
For further informataion contact Jane Merriman Gilpin, 11144 SW
Collina Ave., Portland OR 97129, Phone 636-5080.
Sugar Ray
nam ed
G ordon's
A th le te of
the Year
"A L —ISLAM IN FOCUS"
RETURNS TO T.V.
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Beginning now thru August 29, "Al-lslam In Focus' will begin a four-
part series entitled "The Pillars of The Faith” with Imam Mikal Shabazz.
The series will air on Portland's Cable Access television.
The series will be shown every Tuesday on Channel 11 at 8:00 p.m.,
Thursdays on channel 27 at 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on
channel 11.
"Al-lslam In Focus" will also present commentary on the vital religious
issues affecting the African-American, and indeed humanity, from an
Islamic perspective.
"Al-lslam In Focus" is dedicated to human development and com
munity consciousness.
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Women's Rights Day Celebration
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"The Role of Black Women in the Fight for Women's Suffrage" will be
discussed by guest speaker Black feminist educator Milly Harmon. Join us
in honoring Black women leaders of the struggle for women's right to vote
who broke ground in the women's and Black movements, fighting racism
in one and sexism in the other, connecting and strengthening both. Radical
Women meeting is on Thursday, August 20, 6 30 p.m Multnomah County
Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Avenue. Everyone is welcome. For more
information call 249 8067. Wheelchair accessible
Fri. — Sat.
The Return of
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with Dr. Rock
Sat. & Sunday
Lady Blue
from 6 - 9
Black United Front
8th Annual Community Unity Day
Awards, Live Entertainment
Dedicated to the memory of
ROBERT K. BOWDEN
Freedom Fighter
Community Unity Day is the day the
N.E. Community comes Together to
Share its Victories, Realize its Dreams
and Share the Spirit of Black Love.
Saturday, August 15th, 1987
12 Noon until 6 p.m.
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