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Another Dam Has Broken: A Flood
Of Hidden Black Genius Is Released
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P rofessoh M c K inley B i ht
A fter three decades ofdeterm ined
assault on the gates o f academic rac­
ism, I have achieved some new and
important breakthroughs. I just re­
ceived the following startling and
well-documented revelations in a Fax
from Dr Jon Reynolds, chief archi­
vist for famed Georgetown Universi­
ty in our nations capital, W ashing­
ton, D C .
This highly motivating informa­
tion will be followed on this year
with documented accounts o f the
black nuclear scientists and their di­
alogue with Einstein, the Dominican
origins o f John Audubon, the great
black naturalist and painter, and Na­
poleon’s 12 black generals who won
so many European battles. A thank
you to the Vatican Library, the Paris
Bibliotheque (Library), and my “fan
club’’ at Cambridge University in
England. And the embassy for The
Dominican Republic. Watch for my
corporate page soon on the World
Wide Web.
Patrick Healy Builds A University
On May 22. 1873, Rev Patrick F
Healy, S J. was nam ed acting Pres­
ident of Georgetown University, be­
ginning and administration which
wouldforever alter both the physical
landscape and the internal structure
and dynamism o f the institution. The
senes o f photographs on the third
and fourth floors o f this structure
celebrate both the Healy building
and the University as Healy left it.
Patrick Healy was born in Geor­
gia February 27, 1834 Since he was
o f mixed race, his parents sent him to
school in the North, where he attend­
ed Holy Cross College and where he
decided to jo in the Society o f Jesus
He co m p leted his ed u ca tio n at
Louvain in Belgium; it Appears very
likely that he was the first Black
American to earn the doctorate.
(Physics)
Healy was determined to build a
modem university at Georgetown, in
spite ot a chronic shortage o f funds and
the inertia o f many o f his colleagues.
At times he expressed his frustrations
in the minutes he kept as Prefect of
Studies “...noconclusion wascome to
and none expected, I presume, by those
whose experience has taught them here
few things are decreed or executed
when decreed." The strain eventually
ruined his health, but not before this
building was erected and the curricu­
lum revitalized Healy also established
and alumni society, and promoted the
development ofthe Law School, which
had been founded while he was serv-
techn ically against the laws ofGeorgia
Was the theme addressed By Mr.
and that any offspring would be classi­
Lawrence Dark, President/CEO o f
fied legally as slaves.
I he Portland Urban League who was
Considered property by law, Healy’s
the featured speaker at the Oregon
sons were barred from schools in Geor­
Association o f Colored W om en’s
gia. Unable to educate his sons proper­
Clubs Annual Black History Lun­
ly at home, the family determined to
cheon and Program Saturday, Febru­
send them North for schooling. Mr.
ary 24 at The Vancouver Avenue
Healy’s attempt to escape the stifling
Baptist Church, attended by 200 per­
Georgia Black Codes was hampered
sons, and the OACWC G irl’s Clubs.
by the shocking amount o f bigotry and
Mrs. Lillie M. Raibon served as
prejudice displayed to him by North­
Mistress o f Ceremonies for the pro-
ern school officials. After an exhaust­
gram/which included special histor­
ing search, he located Quaker School
ical presentations o f music, poetry,
in Flusing, Long Island, willing to
biographical sketches reflective o f
accept his three eldest sons.
the works ot Maya Angelou, James
The educational paths o f all four
Weldon Johnson, Rosa Parks, A
boys eventual ly converged on the Col­
Healy can truly be
Phillip Randolph and original poetry
lege o f the Holy Cross at Worcester,
and music by the youth. Special mu­
Massachusetts Here James, Patrick,
considered a second
sic was provided by Mr. Ernest Hill,
and Sherwood fully embraced the
founder of Georgetown Catholic faith o f their father, who had 111: accompaniment was provided by L-R Lillie Raibon, OACWC 2nd VP, Program Chair Layola Brown,
Mrs. Lillian Whitlow. Ms. Heather
OACWC 1st VP, General Chair, Ways & Means, Lawrence Dark,
fallen out o f practice because o f the
University.
Cain is President o f “Soldiers o f Lith
Guest speaker, Mary, Harrison, President, Oregon Assoc, of Colored
lack ofCathol ics and churches in Geor­
Girls Club”, Ms. Kimberly Barney is
Women's Clubs and Kimberly Barney President, Uzuri Girls Club.
gia at the time ofthis settlement. These
ing as Vice-President and Prefect of
President o f the “Uzuri Girls Club.
three would later pursue priestly voca­
Studies. Healy can truly be considered
Ms. Sally Hurst, and Ms. Carrie L
tions which would stimulate and illus­
al C hair and Mrs. Mary Harrison,
members included: Ann Holland,
a second founder o f Georgetown Uni­
Holliday serve as Youth Club Super­
trate their talents for service, compas­
OACWC St President. Mrs. Minnie
Louise Waters, Mattey lies, Lirlean
versity.
visors. Ms. Queen Ann Deloney is
sion, and learning. James would be­
Belle Johnson. OACWC Executive
Anderson, l.innie R. Carter, Mae Rose.
James, Patrick, Sherwood, and
State Supervisor.
come the first black bishop in the
Board Chair, served as Luncheon
Precious Wasson, Mary Brannon, Vi­
Michael Healy were four remarkable
Greetings and welcome were ex­
American Catholic Church; Patrick
( hair, which is known for its vast array
ola Hoarsley, Betty Stephens, Ethel
sons from a family o f then children
tended by Mrs. Layola Brown, Gener-
would serve as president and rector o f
of unique salads. Other Committee
Waters, Brenda Moon.
bom to Michael Morris and Mary
Georgetown University; Sherwood
El iza Healy o f Jones County, Georgia.
became director o f the seminary in
Their birthdates were April 6, 1830,
Troy, New York, and rector o fth e
February 27, 1834, January 24, 1836,
Cathedral in Boston. The future Cap­
and September 1839, respectively.
tain Healy was baptized at Holy Cross
Michael Healy, the father, was an Irish
like his brothers, but would undertake
immigrant who came to America by
a career in the Revenue Cutter Service,
way o f Canada. Successful in land
a branch now part ofthe Coast Guard.
lotteries held in Georgia after the War
Known as “Hell-Roaring Mike," he is
o f 1812, Mr. Healy was able to turn his
still a legendary figure in Alaska and
good fortune into a prosperous cotton
the Coast Guard.
plantation on the banksoftheOcmulgee
Having been freed from the clutch­
River near Macon, Georgia. Mary Eliza
es o f legal and overt prejudice by a
One hundred years after opening a
had been a mulatto domestic slave on
father o f devotion and foresight, the
THE LARGEST, MOST COMPLETE RETAIL FABRIC STORE IN THE WEST
mission and salvage store in dow n­
the plantation o f cotton magnate Sam
four Healy brothers wou Id take advan­
town Portland in 1896, Volunteers of
March 5th through March 19,1996
Griswold until Mr Healy purchased
tage o f their opportunities to become
America of Oregon today is adi verse
her in 1829. Deeply devoted to her,
important figures in American history
human service organization that pro­
Michael Healy took Eliza as his wife,
as well as the Black heritage o f the
vides essential programs forchildren
despite the fact that the marriage was
United States.”
and families, senior citizens, and
M ---------------
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Reaching
Service
Milestone
for d o u b leh ead ers o r $175 for
sin g le gam es is due at re g istra ­
tio n .
Player fees o f $46 for double-
headers and $30 for single games is
due when the season begins April 15.
There are two categories o f Dou­
bleh ead er L eagues: W eekday
M en’s and Sunday Coed.
The categories for Single Game
Leagues are: M en’s and W omen’s
Tuesday Night; Friday Coed and
Sunday Coed.
Call 696-8064 for details.
Spring Into Action
The Vancouver Parks and Rec
reation Department has a variety o f
spring sports classes for different
| ages, including:
Youth Basketball for boys and
I girls ages4 through 12. Learn basic
skills through drills and scrimmag­
es Positive atmosphere. Class is at
M arshall C e n te r,
1009 E.
McLoughlin, Saturdays, 9 to 10
I a.m., March 2 ,9 ,2 3 ,3 0 . Fee is $26
| ($21 for city residents).
Youth Karate for boys and girls
| ages 5 to 12. Boosts image, confi-
dence and self-esteem. W ear com­
fortable clothing. Class is at Bagley
Center, 4 100 Polomondon, Mondays.
Beginner class is 6 to 6:45 p.m. Ad­
vanced class is 7 to 7:45 p.m. Fee is
$37, ($33 for city residents).
Motorcycle Riding Skills meets
Thursday, March 14from 6to9p.m .,
Saturday March 16 and Sunday
March 17 from 8 to 5 p.m. M otorcy­
cles are provided. Pass this class and
wa i ve the state test. M ust be 16 years
old. W ear high-top shoes, long-
sleeved shirt and long pants. F e e ls
$50.
The Flycasting Series with Dave
Morgans, a professional guide and
fly tier, will enhance your casting
technique and improve your skill.
Some flyrods are available. Meet at
Portland’s Wesmoreland Park west
o f McLoughlin Boulevard, at the
fly-casting pond. Class meets Sat­
urdays, March 9 and 16 from 10
a.m. to noon Fee is $31 ($26 for
city residents).
for details on these classes call
696-8006.
Guides Wanted For Officers Row
Grant House Folk Art Center is
I seeking history-loving volunteers
to act as docents or guides for vis­
itors to the Officers Row area.
Volunteers will learn the history
of Grant House and Officers Row
and have fun sharing their knowl­
edge with visitors. They will greet
visitors, lead guided tours and an­
swer questions. V olunteers are
needed on weekdays and weekends.
House are flexible.
Grant House is the oldest, most
historically significant structure on
Officers Row. It was built in 1849 to
house officers in the Army’s Van­
couver Barracks.
Complete training for volunteers if
provided by the Grant House Folk Art
Center Board o f Directors and Van-
couver’s Office o f Heritage Services.
A training session is scheduled at 5:30
Aquarium Installed
A fine new home awaits some
native Washington game fish that
are to serve as educational ambas­
sadors for life under water.
A custom-designed, 350-gallon
aquarium is being installed this
week in preparation for the new
Water Resources Education Cen­
ter The aquarium’s contents and
mechanical features will help the
Water Center accomplish its mis­
sion o f teaching people to better
care for and make wise decisions
about water.
The aquarium’s design is one-
of-a-kind. Four feet high at one
‘a bric
Volunteers Of America
Celebrate Centennial
Registration Opens For
Slowpitch Softball League
The V a n co u v er P ark s and
R e c re a tio n D e p a rtm e n t h as
opened re g istra tio n for ad u lt
s lo w p itc h s o f tb a ll le a g u e s
R egister as at B agley C en ter,
4100 Plom ondon.
A team sp o n so r fee o f $350
Importance Of Knowing Your
History And Achievements
end, the top o f the tank cascades
down to a height o f three feet at the
other end. The ten-foot long aquari­
um is capped off with a wavy lid.
Inside the aquarium, a waterfall
will cascade down to the water level,
creating a scene common to water
sites in the Pacific Northwest. Below
the surface, visitors will observe a
lower Columbia River ecosystem
with native fish species supplied by
Fish and Wildlife hatcheries. Be­
cause the fish are accustomed to cool­
er water, the aquarium requires a
refrigeration unit that can maintain
temperatures as low as 50 degrees.
p.m. Thursday, Feb 29 at the Grant
House, 1101 Officers Row. Noted
local historian and Vancouver City
Council member Pat Jollota will be
the guest speaker.
Volunteers can register for train­
ing in person or by calling Grant
House Gift House Gift Shop, 694-
5252, 11 a m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday or the Office o f
Heritage Services, 699-5288.
Accessible Housing
Class Set For March
V anco u v ei P arks and R ec­
reatio n D ep a rtm e n t w ill spon
sor a c la ss, “ A c c e ssib le H o u s­
ing for P eo p le w ith D isab ili
tie s ,” 1-3 p.m . on S atu rd ay s,
M arch 23 and 30, at B agley
C en ter, 4 1 0 0 P o lo m o n d o n .
The workshop offers informa
tion on how to change a current
residence or future home to be
more accessible to people with
disabilities.
Class includes a visit to in­
structor Betty Plank’s completely
accessible home.
adults and youth in community cor­
rections.
VOA Oregon will launch its Cen­
tennial Celebration with the annual
Working Kids Luncheon on Tues­
day, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the
Portland Marriott. The event bridges
the business community with tri­
county area high school seniors who
are recognized for their efforts to
beat the odds. Many of these students
have overcome personal difficulties
to better their lives through service to
the community, part-time employ­
ment and dedication to staying in
school.
Portland Police C hief Charles
Moose is serving as Honorary Chair
anti KOIN-TV's Mike Donahue will
emcee the luncheon. Sponsors o f the
"Working Kids Luncheon" include
KOIN-TV, U S. Bank, US West,
Portland General Electric, Bank of
California, Fred Meyer, Inc. and
NIKE.
The VOA Centennial Celebration
will conclude in September, 1996
with the "VOA 100,” an event that
recognizes 10 0 outstanding individu­
als for their exceptional service to
the community. A VOA Centennial
Celebration Committee is currently
working with community leaders to
identify the VOA 100. Several schol­
arship recipients at the Working Kids
Luncheon will be among the VOA
100.
Gerald McFadden, President and
CEO of Volunteers of America, said,
"in honoring the VOA 100, we rec­
ognize that their unselfish efforts are
essential to making our community a
better, safer, more caring place.”
The VOA I (X) awards celebration
will take place at the Portland Center
for Performing Arts on September
5th. Special attention will be given to
the “Rising Stars,” the many younger
people in the community who give
unstintingly of their time. VOA Board
C hair T ricia D. W alker added.
“T h e r e ’s a m isp e rc e p tio n th at
younger people aren’t getting in­
volved. The VOA KXJ will help pro­
mote awareness of the many indi
viduals in their teens, twenties, and
thirties who are volunteering in the
arts, hospitals, and schools through­
out the metro area.”
On March 8, 1896, at a public
rally at Cooper Union in New York,
the social reformers Ballington and
Maude Boothe announced the for­
mation of a new movement. Volun­
teers of America.
When reporters asked what ex­
actly the organization would do,
Ballington Boothe replied: “We will
go wherever we are needed and do
whatever comes to hand."
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