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Page 6, Portland Observer, November 25, 1987 Native Author to Speak on South Africa Speak Out Are P ortland S chools ed u ca tin g our B lack youth? A rn o ld H ire . 41. ndtH» Ott*i|oni.»n ~»eeks to p iv s e n t iin p O fia n t, p e rtin e n t by Arnold Pure »••«! lo cal b u s iie s s iiu ti co in ivm m tv '-»sue t|u vs tio n s, to ra ndom ly p ic k e d citizen*, a r 1 re p o it the »»• ponses Author and South Africa native Mark Mathabane will speak on the effects of apartheid policy on his life Thursday December 3 1987, at 7 p m at Willamette University The vent to hi held in the Haitield Room of the university's Mark O Hatfield Library, is open to the public. Admission is free. Math.ibane, curmntlv » High Point N.C , was born in South Africa in I960 As a teenager, he excelled in tennis and in 1979 came to the United States after being awarded a tennis scholarship to Limestone College, Gaf ney S C His family remains in South At i. Mathabane has attended he Columbia University School of Journalism His first book, "Kaffir Boy" MacMillan, 1985', compared by the Washington Post to Claude Brown s Manchild in the Promised Land tells of his experiences growing up under tie South African governments system ot apaitheid. M.itfuban s -..pearan e s m nsored by the university's Intercultural Affairs Office, Intercultural Student Association, and the Committee on Ethi at Investment. A reception will follow the address, in the Alumni Lounge ot the Putnam U> ive sity t 1 iter Mathabane will also autograph copies of "Kaffir Boy the same day at 3 p m. in the University Bookstore, also located in the Putnam Center Otis Burchfield l S Po i W jikei No . . and without someone who has the e».pi ience tu teach the African cult ii background it won't happen I heie aie a tew, but not enough. I he teachers in the sy.teni ao not Kin-w now to relate .. Black students They are from u.iterent c lures and backgrounds, ai d ate not willing to put forth the etiort iu essary to i te He i good iclatior Theie is a cultural barnei to nt >ds o be nighliuiitvd i ne tie the com - f . to i S‘ 'ten tu en s t* the Port i o c i ic Set ools svs> ni, end in sisi that the missing link between the teac ers and the Black students be put in place so that our kids ca.. beeduiatedp. perly. Shirley Foster Operations Officer U S Bank No . The system is providing just enough to get ttie Blai - s out of the way However, I do teel that there is some intimidation from the ■ • let its I ere she old be more in volvement on the pa • ■ ? parents to insure that they ai ; e ’ iving a a lot quality education. W f quantity, but we ,ee i m ality. ware of • eachers need to b> or thr s: idei s .irt reeling. wh s 't of peer pressure, The 81a s ca tot con p* e with their cou1 te pa ts T e whites are wb mo affluent and can provide moie tor then Chilo en. Therefore, the teachers need to concentrate more with wiia. s lelevant to Black stu dents If mo e instru tion was in stilled that is geaied toward Black Americans in history that contri buted to a • ig a contribution to all Americans our system would be improved tor all students. Tne Distinguished Service Award for Oregon was recently awarded to il R Williams by .he National Association of Extension Home Economists in Louisville, Kentucky This prestigious awaid recognizes Extension Home Economists for leade ship and imr ementation of well-planned progiams with results and a. complishments Cat's involvement of volunteers, quality progiams, and strong interest in education have enabled her to develop a successful Home t onomics Extension program in the Metropolitan area (( lackanias, Mult i i.mah, and Wash gton counties). Cal continues to maintain a large study-group program in a time of de dining inteiest She has successfully reversed the study program from being agent-centemd to . lient centered. As a result of these efforts, new lines of communication have opened up with positive results — integration ot the Family Community Leadership program into the study group president s meetings Ca progressiveness has exhibited self n her generic study-groups winch are less formal and reach young women with valuable lessons taught by master voluntee s. Cal is krows locally and has received national acclaim for her teaching abilities and use c the Feedback Lecture Method of instruction Cal is a tenured Assistant Professor at Oiegon State University. Business Workshops Scheduled Charles Tatum Arlist No . the Portland Public Schools, and the public schools .cross the tT ile d States aie not jeaied m address Bla* k edu «tint the PoiUand Pcoln Si.T-.i- >• lystem ¡s just beginning to <••!.. Jfi a need »or <et. nr, in its system but evet with me nunibet ot Black educators hv ! ad; mistratois within the P rt land Public School system, they ha not yet begun to iddiess the >eai prub'em ii A fio A erican stu- fents Black students n 4 only need to be taught how to get lobs is has been historically taugi t, but the process of learning should be em phasized: to learn how to learn , j ere are emotic <1 as well as philo sophic h reasons that changes si >uld >c< ur with regard to Black .. .ci > The educational system ivday s not gea ed to address any eti ni« group other than Anglo ot Eu Pea ■ ancestry The Black edu cai - j . problems should be identi fy eseaiched and dealt with co. pietely Cal R. Williams Distinguished Service Award Winner C. rfc W illiam s t-osdti No M i ot the white teach ers die nut properly equipped to deal with At students, "ey need bet’ ei training A child can be do; ina fine as tar is one teache- is con cerned, but because of a p -judteed attitude, W'H to poorly in ne eyes of another te ■ .her. The w h ite ’tea- • e. neeo be educateo m deal ng with Biauk students oecause ttieie are differences in Biack ano wmte students Some c our kids come from pc r or broken homes. That does not make them bad kids or untrainable. t he problem of pre judiced attitudes by the teacher is a big problem foi Afro students in the. P op and Publi< School system. The . .-eiage white person in Portland nas very little dealing with Black people. Time of "Thanksgiving Thanks to You The Golden Rule Beauty Salon Try the Tuesday Special Complete Beauty Service 412 N E. 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PHONE 283-3171 Tbiy'll Tell You All About it The Internal Revenue Service and Portland Community College are offering two special business workshops These workshops will feature speakers from the government and private sector *o aid the businessman understanding his tax .ecordkeeping and ii counting obligations the Sole P.cprietoi Workshop will be neld December 3 from 8 30 a.m. to 3 40 p m at tne PCC Southeast Center 2850 S t 82nd This class will lead the participants through federal tax forms business plans and resoui ces. legal considerations and setting up the books. The Corporation Workshop will be held December 10 from 8:30 a m. to 4 00 p.m. It is designed for those thinking about incorporating, new small corporations or those needing general corporate information. The aieas covered will be an overview of federal and state forms; other important tax areas legal aspects of incorporating and procedures for incorporating. This class will also oe field at the PCC Southeast Center. 1 here is a $2 50 charge; pre-registration is desired. For further informa tion, call PCC at 244 6111, Ext. 5205 or IRS at 221-3960 in the Portland area (elsewhere 1-800-424-1040). Register N ow for Y M C A Youth Basketball Graber State Campaign Committee Announced Clifford N. Carlsen, Jr. announ ted the formation of the 35 member State Campaign Committee to Elect Susan Graber to the Oiegon Sup reme Court Carlsen, who serves as committee chairman, said "W e are very pleased with the diversity and balance represented on the commit tee " The Committee includes for mer Governors Atiyeh and Straub, former Justices of the Supreme Court, and numerous leaders ot the Bar, as well as leaders from busi ness, education, laboi and govern ment. Graber, a well known and exper ienced trial and appellate attorney from Portland, seeks election to Oiegon Supreme Court Position Four The incumbent, J.R Camp bell, has announced his intention to Susan Graber retire at the end of this term. Graber's professional activities have included service as a pro te n District Court Judge, an arbitrate and a mediator, and she chairs tl e Executive Committee of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Confeience. She ? a 1972 graduate of the Yale caw School Applications Available for Teacher Corps Program Applications aie now available foi the Oregon Teacher Corps Prog », for the current school year. Students attending a tour year college can g- the application from their School of Education Students attending a cor munity college should see their Education advisor for one. The Oiegon Teacher Corps Program is a loan-forgiveness program esi blished by the 1987 Oregon legislature its aim is to attract tne tup 20°J students in high school and college into the teach ng profession Recipien - must be seeking a basic certificate at one of Oregon s teacher education institutions. Loans are forgiven for teachers who complete at least three years ot full-time teaching within five years of obtaining their basic cen cate. The Oregon State Scholarship Con mission is responsible for admi stering the program and selecting those who will be awarded Their seie tions will be based on nominations by the colleges. Special considerate will be given to students who are members of a racial minority, are prospe tive teachers in advanced mathematics physical sciences and handicapped endorsements, or plan to teach in remote oi difficult to seive school districts in Oregon. The Commission anticipates awarding 70-90 students with ea h receiving $2,000 this academic year. Applicants must be Oregon residents enrolled at least half-time in an approved teacher education program. Community college students who will be entering an approved teacher education program Winter Term are ai o eligible to apply. Conference Give Students Half-Days Off Portland School District elementary and middle school students rece four half day utf the first week of December for parent/teacher confe ences. The four days of Dec 1 4 will find all but Portland's high school st dents being dismissed from school three hours earlier than usual Sehoi have different dismissal times. Afternoon school bus schedules are similarly adiusted The student bald day holidays allow parents to meet witti their childr» teachers to assess the first 12 weeks of school work. Individual parent/teacher conferences are scheduled by classror teacheis with evening sessions offered at most schools May the Lord be a Blessing in Your Life The Washington/Clackamas County YMCA is now taking applications foi the YMCA Youth Basketball program. The program, which begins Jan uary 4 1988, is offered in the Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Lake Oswego areas. The Y Youth Basketball program stresses teamwork, fair play, skill develop ment and total participation In the Beaverton area, teams practice one evening per week in neigh borhood schools and games are held Friday evenings and Saturdays at the Merle Davies Gymnasium. In the Hillsboro area, teams practice Tuesday evenings in neighbo, hood schools and games are held Thursday evenings at Evergreen Jr. High In the Lake Oswego area team- practice two evenings per week and games are held on Saturdays. The Washington County YMCA is also looking for volunteer coaches and referees to officiate Y-Youth Basketball games on Friday evenings and Saturdays between January 4th and March 12th. fo i more information please call the "Y ” office at 294-3345. For more information regarding registration or financial assistance, please call the Washington County YMCA at 294-3345. The deadline for registration is December 1st. Thanksgiving Days from TURNING HEADS BY "Melvia" • Head Turning Curls Group rate for 6 or more people $45 00 A Public Service of the Portland Observer • Style cuts with Relaxers Group rate for 6 or more people A lbina M inisterial A lliance Kim berley W arren McDonalds Employe* $35°° 285 0493 • Blow Style and Cut 00 Walnut Park Lock & Key 533 N E Killingsworth 503-288 6338 $25 Booths Available Office Space Available 287-0630 5852 N.E. 42nd 24 hi Emergency Service