Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, January 15, 1997, Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Edition, Page 16, Image 16

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6 6 There comes a time when a moral man can’t obey a law
which his conscience tells him is unjust. And the important
thing is that when he does that, he willingly accepts the
penalty-because if he refuses to accept the penalty, then he
becomes reckless, and he becomes an anarchist. There were
those individuals in every age and generation who were
willing to say, ‘I will be obedient to a higher law.’ It is
important to see there are times when a man made law is out
of harmony with the moral law of the universe.9 9
- Martin Luther King Jr.
‘ ‘ The belief that god will do everything for man is as
untenable as the belief that man can do everything for himself.
It, too, is based on a lack of faith. We must learn that to expect
God to do everything while we do nothing is not faith but
superstition.99
- Martin Luther King Jr.
‘ ‘ Justice for black people will not flow into society merely
from court decisions nor from fountains of political oratory.
Nor will a few token changes quell all the tempestuous
yearnings of millions of disadvantaged black people. White
America must recognize that justice for black people cannot
be achieved without radical changes in the structare of our
society. The comfortable, the entrenched, the privileged can­
not continue to tremble at the prospect of change in the status
quo. 55
- Martin Luther King Jr.
6 6 We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the
time is always ripe to do right. Now is the time to make real the
promise of democracy and transform our pending national
elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood. Now is the time to
life our national policy from the quicksand of racial injustice
to the solid rock of human dignity.9
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- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Best Wishes
from Senator
Ron Wyden
“ Let us rise up to n ig h t w ith a greater
readiness. Let us stand w ith a
greater determ ination. And let us
m ove on in these pow erful days,
these days o f challenge, to make Am erica better nation . . . ”
-Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Paid for by Wyden Senate.
M a rtin Luther King Day
As we commemorate the achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on this special day,
the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College is proud to continue serving
our community and city.
L o ttery dollars are in
W here
our public schools - nearly
$250 m illio n each year.
Friday, Feb. 14 is a very special day at the Cascade Campus.
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At 12 noon, a display honoring the life and work of Rev. John Jackson will be
dedicated (Jackson Hall foyer). Letters from Dr. King are part of display. Then a
panel of writers will discuss local African-American history. At 3 p m . Mrs. Dian
Jackson, Ben Priestly and Ron Herndon will share memories of Rev. John Jackson
for whom Jackson Hall was named. Final event is reception in Terrell Hall 122. All
are welcome!
Coming soon:
Black History Month
Special events w ill take place during February at PCC cam puses. AU are free
and open to everyone. Here are som e highUghts.
Feb. 4 to 6
Health Fair
9 a.m. t o 3 p . m
The focus will be on health issues of interest to African Americans Student
Cntr.
Wed. Feb. 5
Trauma Nurses Talk Tough
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Trauma nurses tell about the real results of community violence.
Terrell Hall 122
6 to 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 8
Gospel Explosion
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 8101 N. Fiske
A joyful celebration of Gospel music!
1 to 3 p m .
lu es. Feb. 11
“AU God’s ChUdren”
7
to 9 p m .
Tues. Feb. 18
Video and discussion on being Black, gay or lesbian TH 122
Wed. Feb. 12
The Best-Kept Secret in America 9 to 10 a.m.
A presentation on the work of African-American inventors. Talk, slides,
displays. TH 122
Feb. 18 to 20
Black Business Expo
9 a.m. to 3 p m .
Cascade Campus
Tues. Feb. 25
Violence in the Community
6 p.m.
A panel discussion on solutions with Chief of Police Charles Moose, Halim
Rahsaan, Carol Chisolm TH 122
Wed. Feb. 26
“At the River I Stand”
Time: Call 978-5781
Documentary film about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Steps North, 4317 N.E. Emerson
Fri. Feb. 28
Bobby Seale, Black Panthers
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panthers, is presenter
and discussion leader. Cascade Hall Auditorium
For a brochure with details
of events at all PCC campuses,
CaU 978 5781
Cascade Campus
705 N. Killingsworth St.
Portland
Community
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over $1OO m illion
helping businesses
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creating jobs,
retra in in g w o rk e rs ,
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