Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, January 14, 1998, Special Edition, Page 24, Image 24

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Martin Luther King Jr. Special Edition
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Dan Bernstein,
President of Portland
State University
Jan. 14, 1998
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...until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness
like a mighty stream.
I am not unmindful that some ot you come her out of
excessive trials and tribulation. Some ot you have come
fresh from narrow jail cells. Some of you have come...
"Dream
“African Americans should be
allowed to compete with a leveling
of the playing field.”
Speech"
We (African Americans) are the most
forgiving people in this
country.”
- Randall Blakely, PCC Administrator -
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weaves dreams into a very real and rich
experience. A t UPS, the differences w ith in o u r
w orkforce m ake us one. So, w e'd like to th ank
M artin Luther King, Jr. fo r his dream. It is his vision
that allows us all to enjoy great contributionsfrom
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every individual. — — —— —
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Our people are our stability. Ana o u r part-tim e peupte
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allow ing them to support an education and other Interests. They earn a higher
than average starting wage topped by an unbeatable benefits compensation
package. Most Importantly, our people gain a sense o f excellence that takes them
in the mid-1950s.
Into the future and well beyond UPS.
The connection is still strong
The roots o f African Americans
in this country are deep. They have
A link to history is nurtured by
toiled for hundreds o f years for their
a connection to fam ily roots.
At U S WEST- , we recognize
rightful place in American society.
the im portance o f learning and
Throughout the times of struggle,
it was by maintaining family
connections that they persevered.
Their endurance was strengthened
sharing the history o f African
Americans. We help fam ilies
share their history by providing
the best telecom m unications
by the determination inherited from
products and services available
parents, grandparents and great-
anywhere.
This way, your family connections
grandparents and is a testimony
to their heritage. They understood
Black protests against segregation, which had been voiced for centuries, were finally being heard
are always maintained - across
injustice and overcame countless
the miles, over the years -
obstacles to build a solid foundation
throughout history.
fo r to d a y's yo u th .
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Ute's better here
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