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Letter To The Editor:
1 a n writing this letter to Christian,
and believers in God’s words, and min­
isters snd pastors of church’s in this
city, who may not be making it clear to
their congregation what God says about
homosexuality.
I am not saying that ministers
should gel into political discussion on
debates, or endorsementof measure (9)
arc any thing else, concerning this is­
sue. I do believe that it is time that
God’s word concerning this subject be
talked about and explained to people
who arc in your congregation, who do
not kno w what to believe about this. We
as Christian depend on our minister to
proclaim God’s word. W'e sign song
like Lifted Him Upand Jesus said if I be
lifted up 1 will draw all men into me.
“What are we waiting for?” Satan people
are out in forces to make sure that their
views are known. I feel this is an issue
that we can no longer avoid.
The Bible says that homosexuality
is a sin. Roman’s chap 1-24-31-makes
it clear - I Corinthians chap 6-verse 9
Proverbs chap 14-verse 12- Burt
Leviticus chap 18 verse (22) living
Bible states it this way.
Homosexuality is absolutely for
bidden for it is an enormous sin, which
mean bigger than big Leviticus chap
20-veise (13) old testament-The pen­
alty for homosexual acts is death to both
parties. They have brought it up on
them selves. These are just a very few
scriptures that tells us God’s thinking
on this matter. Sodom and Gomorrah
was one city which was destroyed by
God because of homosexuality and other
sex sin.
As a person I do not believe in hate
cnmesagainstanyone.butasachristian
I must hold up the word of God, not to
bring anger or hurt to anyone.1 feel the
homosexual, problem as it is being
related to discrimination against black
people, and the problems we have and
is suffering in this county based on skin
color alone, will never bring the depri­
vation, the inhumane treatment that
blacks has suffered since slavery. This
is why it is important for minister to
relate to us and quench the undue panic
and fear that is being asserted against
our belief verse - harm more ferocious
than we have been treated and is treated
in America. To suit the purpose of a
group of people who want to be salified
in their on way of living which is all
right with me., but I do not like the
association. Blacks have never been
treated fair and justly in this country we
have been hanged, murdered, for no
reason, we have suffered all kind’s of
atrocities.
Although the Constitution, and the
Bill of Rights guarantee freedom and
justice for all, the black man have not
been treated fairly in mosteases simply
because of color. The spotted Owl is
more protected than black people are.
(1) Here are some facts to think
about.
1. My being black is easy to recog­
nize if whites hate black people it won’t
make any different what the laws says,
as for as job, housing fair and equal
treatment.
(2) When a person sees a gay or
homosexual person, unless they are
black, the recognition is not that appar­
ent.
(3) A homosex ual can go any where
they please, change their life and be
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accepted.
(4) It is impossible for black people
to change their skin color in a natural
way or other attributes that this country
has based it’s hate and discrimination
and acception of the black race.
The Bible says proverbs chap 14-
12 there is a way which seemeth right
unto a man, but the end thereof are the
way of death and homosexuality is one
of these ways. Homosexuality is abnor­
mal is immoral, it is perverse, and is an
abomination, and a sex sin along with
adultery fornication and God despise.
Yet God love’s you, but he isn’t pleased
with your sex sins and life style, and
unless altered and repent will lead to
damnation of your soul. I have friend
who are, and 1 love them, but because I
do I am writing what thus say’s the
Lord.
1 do not like the association of
discrimination and the condition that
black has suffered, is suffering to
smother the real issue the sin of homo­
sexual conduct and behavior to justify
sinful deed which the Bible make clear
is wrong. I am black and poor, but I
can’t justify me going to Safeway and
stealing something breaking one of
God’s laws to justify my action.
Sincerely
Vesia Loving
P.S. Brother and Sisters in Christ
do not let fear, or threat of more harm
coming t you to encourage you to be­
come a participant in something God
say is wrong. Remember we have come
this far by faith from chains of slavery
that’s what kept us going. There is no
two ways about this matter you can’t
serve God, and Satan.
Lettei To The Editor
Metro Electrical Joint Apprentice-
shipand Training Committee is ajointly
administered apprenticeship and jour­
neymen training agency committed to
nondiscrimination in employment and
affirmative action towards females and
minorities. Metro is sponsored by the
(1BEW) IntematioAal brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Local #48 and
NECA, the National Electrical Con­
tractors Association.
We are seeking your support in
obtaining qualified applicants in the
electrical contracting industry. Any
person who applies for a job through
Metro will not be unlawfully discrimi­
nated ag a in st b ecau se o f race,
color,national origin, sex, age religion,
political affiliation or physical or men­
tal handicap unrelated to actual job
performance or veteran status. The
IBEW and NECA share our firm com­
mitment to this policy in accordance
with state and federal civil rights legis­
lation and Executive Order 11246. Our
current labor contract requires us to fill
vacancies by referral from IBEW Local
#48, 2023 Lloyd Center, Portland, Or­
egon 97232. Qualified electricians and
apprentices should be directed to the
union.
Individuals interested in possible
apprenticeship training should submit a
letter and self-addressed envelop to:
Metro Electrical Joint Apprenticeship
and Training Committee 5600 NE Av­
enue, Portland, OR 97218.
All inquiries will be answer with
information concerning the next train­
ing season. Individuals contacting
NECA or any of its members directly
will be referred to either the union or
Metro, persons seeking nonunion of­
fice jobs may apply directly to: E C
Company PO Box 10286, Portland, OR
97210.
We sincerely hope that you and
your organization can assist us in meet­
ing our affirmative action goals. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Cellular One To Kick Off Its Public-Private
Sector Partnership
Several citizen patrol groups will
(E-fye
borhood Associations (ONA) and the
Portland Police Bureau to kick off this
innovative program during National
Crime Prevention month. Cellular One
will distribute 40 cellular phones to
volunteer patrol captains who will lead
their patrols through ne ighborhood beats
(©Hscrtier
(USPS 959-680)
OREGON’S OLDEST AFRICAN AMERICAN PUBLICATION
Established in 1970
Contributing Writers
McKinley Burt
Dan Bell
Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
Bill Council
John Phillips
Publisher
Alfred Henderson
Operations Manager
Joyce Washington
Accounting Manager
Gary Ann Garnett
Public Relations
Chuck Washington
Sales & Promotions
Tony Washington
Production Staff
Dean Babb
Gary Ann Garnett
Rea Washington
to enhance communications with the
police and to provide personal safety
for themselves. The Portland program,
which may soon be replicated in other
cities, is one of many public safety and
crime prevention partnerships that Cel­
lular One is initiating under the Cellular
Watch name.
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• A
sional committee investigating the
coverup, but the shenanigans of this
administration are reaching a crescendo
as the election approaches, requiring a
score of investigations.
Keep in mind that this “Corn
Scheme” has become a money-making
game of international proportions. Many
Third-World nations have populations
whose very existence depends upon the
price and availability of major grains
like com and wheat. These countries,
allegedly freed of colonialism, have
never been allowed to develop their
own strategics of self-interest in plan­
ning their development of agriculture
and industry.
Somali, Ethiopia, Ghana arc prime
examples of former colonies left vul­
nerable after being caught up in those
sticky webs woven by the World Bank,
the International Monetary Fund and
the United Nations. Their loans, cash
crops and politics are planned and ma­
nipulated in terms of the needs of the
international commodities markets-and
the major international grain dealers.
Those based in this hemisphere all have
extensive operations in Oregon and
Washington,e.g. Cargill, Author Daniel
Midland (‘Breadbasket to the world”).
As the millions upon millions of
Somalis die (or will) of hunger and
disease, the media and the science com­
munity beats our ears with descriptions
of the cruellies of “mother nature”.
They do not tell you why these Africans
have not planned for nature’s whim­
sies, when history and the Bible tell us
that for many thousands of years (until
colonialism) they had a superb infra­
structure and administration. They fed
hebrews who came to their gates in time
of drought and famine. They had not yet
been conquered by Europeans.
Nor does the media mention that
those gangs armed with sophisticated
weapons who are interfering with the
feeding of starving peoples are able to
do so because they have been the well-
paid and well equipped clients of the
United States and Russia in the Cold
War. Neither giant sent white men to
the horn f Africa to confront each other
in the surreal, decade-long slaughter.
There turned out to be enough African
bodies by the hundreds of thousands.
Now, with the infrastructure (and
churches) gone, we can speak of mil­
lions of bodies on the evening news.
Failin to place first in the Olym­
pics, America is uno numero in “arms
dealer” stature as we mentioned last
week in describing this nation’s role in
the Iran/lraq War. One of my readers
called to say he was reminded of an old
ghetto joke that highlighted the black
man’s ability to outwit the slavcmaster
while preserving life and limb. The
story is too long for this article but the
gist of it parallels the way peoples of
color at home or abroad arc pi tted against
each other. Basically, the tale begins
when two slave owners who each own
a slave of magnificent physical endow-
m entm eetona street and one addresses
the other,, “I bet my nigger can whup
your nigger". Generations of blacks
would use the parable to warn the next
of how one group would be played
against another,.
Next week. IBM and Digital Equip­
ment Company, the vaunted bastionsof
America’s Computer industry, plan
huge layoffs, as wife and child abuse
escalates among a frightened populace.
CIVIL RIGHTS JOURNAL
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.
Harding, Mankiller And Williams
Slated For National Awards
On Friday, October 16, 1992, the
Second Annual National Racial Justice
Awards Dinner will be held at the Wash­
ington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill in
Washington, D. C. The theme of the
events “Civil Rights: Thirty Years
Later.” Civil rights, church and com­
munity leaders will gather from across
the nation to pay tribute to persons who
have made a significant contribution to
the cause of racial justice and civil
rights. The Awards Dinner is sponsored
by theCommission for Racial Justiccof
the United Church of Christ.
It is important to recognize and
salute those who have given of them­
selves for the sake of others, in particu­
lar on behalf of those who are oppressed
and subjugated by systems and institu­
tions of economic exploitation and ra­
cial discrimination. Too often we allow
those among us to pass on before trib­
utes are offered.
V in cen t H ard in g , W ilm a P.
Mankiller and Fred Williams will be
honored and given national awards at
the awards at the October 16th awards
at the October 16th awards program
and dinner in Washington, D.C. A spe­
cial tribute will also be given to Sister
Souljah for her tireless efforts to help
youth acquire leadership development.
Dr. Vincent Harding’s unparalleled
contributions to the cause of human
dignity, freedom, and justice have re­
ceived international acclaim. As a so­
cial visionary, prolific writer, and na­
tional civil rights leader, Dr. Harding is
widely is widely known as one of the
greatest analytical historians of the
twentieth century. He is currently Pro­
fessor of Religion and Social Transfor­
mation at the Iliff School of Theology at
the University of Denver.
Professor Harding’s most recent
book, There is a River, is the first of a
three-volume history of the African
American struggle for freedom in the
United States. Harding’s other recent
work, Hope and History, challenges all
to teach and learn deep lessons from the
story of the Freedom Movement. Dr.
Harding and his wife, Rosemarie, have
conducted numerous workshops through­
out the nation on social justice, personal
spirituality and social responsibility.
The Honorable Wilma P. Mankiller
in 1987 became the first woman to be
elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee
Nation. Chief Mankiller was re-elected
in 1991 and has emerged as one of the
most effective global leaders for human
liberation and justice. As Principal Chief
of the second largest native nation,
Mankiller has made a tremendous con­
tribution to the continuing struggle of
hundreds of thousands of Native Ameri­
cans.
As a respected writer, lecturer, so­
cial activist, and international human
rights leader, Chief Mankiller has exem­
plified and historic life of courage and
tenacity in the face of numerous ob­
stacles on behalf of Native Americans.
Presently she administers an annual bud­
get of $54 million, supervises more than
eight hundred employees spread across
more than 7,000 square miles, and is
responsible for helping to plan for the
future development and empowerment
of the Cherokee Nation. As the 500lh
anniversary of Columbus “discovering
that he was lost” is observed in this
hemisphere, it is more than fitting for a
national award to be given to Chief
Mankiller.
From the heart of the Watts section
of South Central Los Angeles, Califor­
nia, Fred Williams is admired and re­
spected as an effective youth leader. In
the spring of this year, Williams helped
to establish the “Gang Truce” that suc­
cessfully brought an end to the spiral of
gang-related violence in Los Angeles.
“ Mr. Fred,” as he is affectionately
known, is the Director of the Cross
Colours Common Ground Foundation
based in Los Angeles and is devoted to
implementing youth development and
educational programs for inner city
youth. Williams, who has been a youth
leader for over 16 years, is a talented and
experienced community organizer, lec­
turer, counselor, and a national leader
on the issues of urban policy and com­
munity youth leadership development.
Fred williams also was the founder of
Common Ground’s Drop-Out Retrieval
Program and has had a 90% success rate
of retrieving youth, grades 2-12, back to
school. He is cred ited w ith
singlehandedly retrieving more than
17,000 children from drop-out status.
For more information on how you
can join in and support this unique awards
program and dinner, please contract Ms.
Della Owens at 5113 Georgia Avenue,
N.W., Washington, D. C. 20011, or
telephone (202) 291-1593. The Move­
ment and the struggle continues!
who attacked the Jews, gays and Gypsy
in Germany. Preaching hate in the name
of religious self-righteousness is as old
as the inquisition and the witchhunts in
Salem. The prophets I believe in preach
love. Hillel, Jesus, Budah taught the
love for humanity. Love your neighbor
as yourself was what they taught. My
family and I love our gay child as well
as our non-gay children. Who my chil­
dren choose to love is a matter of their
heart’s choice.
Preaching hatred hurts our whole
society. Hatred eats at the spirit o f the
person who hates and destroys their
humanity. It leads to abuse, harassment
and in the extreme to murder. Proposi­
tion 9 is an american version of the Nazi
cxlusionary laws passed in Germany in
the 30’s and should be defeated.
Vote for Love not Hate. Defeat
proposition 9.
Sincerely,
Sidney Gclb
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Letter To The Editor:
I urge your readers to vote No on 9.
I am outraged by the bigots who have
the audacity tocall my gay child abnor­
mal; my child is a normal, healthy, well
adjusted sensitive human being. A per­
son who works to better society by
actions, not bravado. The people spon­
soring NO. 9 are ignorant and mean
spirited. They arc the same people who
used the Bible to promote slavery and
apartheid. They arc the hate mongers
Portland Observer encourages our readers to write letters
to the editor in response to any articles we publish.
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If you didn’t notice that, you had
better start paying attention. The No­
vember 4 presidential election may be
your last chance to do something about
a White House incumbent who makes
“Tricky Dick Nixon” Look like Mother
Theresa.
How was it done and why ? Well, if
you need the votes of key farm slates,
then you put some money in the farmer’s
pockets. There is a good chance that
most people will not notice if you con­
ceal your agenda behind a glittering
facade of enhancing the environment,
and reducing the nation’s dependency
on foreign oil; By ordering the Environ­
mental Protection Agency to drop its
standard of prohibiting the use of smog-
producing “ethanol” in urban areas,
while telling the public “we have cut
those petroleum pollutants by h a lf’
(Ethanol is an alcohol refined from
com).
At the same time, of course, you
drastically increase the proportion of
“corn-derived” ethanol that oil refiners
may use to replace gasoline in your
fuel. Eureka! It is payday with a ven­
geance for all those potential republi­
can voters in “com states” like Iowa,
Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri. The
sudden demand for another billion or
more bushels of corn drives prices
straight up (also cost of by products like
cornmeal)cornstarch,com flakes,etc.).
Now, isn’t that a clever way to tax
you at the gas pump in order to buy
votes in the Midwest? Pay attention; we
saw last week here how the U.S. De­
partment of Agriculture was forced by
the administration to help finance a
billion dollar arms deal for Iraq. The
president is stonewalling the congres-
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Bush Raises Price Of Corn And Gasoline
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walk their beats equipped with cellular
phones as Cellular One kicks off its new
public-private sector partncrshipat6:30
p.m. Wednesday, October 7 at the Port-
landConference Center-Ballroom, 1020
NE 3rd, Portland. Cellular One has
joined forces with the Office of Neigh­
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