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September 13, 2000
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The Focus Volunteers throw in support for UNCF fundraiser
B l l JIÌIA H aùì
On Saturday, September 9th at Peninsula Park there were children,
teenagers, adults, seniors, business people and volunteers, all working
together: hanging banners, blowing up balloons, registering walkers,
setting up sound systems and refreshment tables — all in an effort to
raise funds forthe 11th annual United Negro College Fund Walkathon.
Special guest and a major sponsor, Sunny Kobe Cook of Sleep
Country USA, spoke about the importance of raising funds for
education and Ronald McDonald o f McDonald’s led the 5K walk. At
the conclusion of the walk, participants returned to lunch hosted by
7-Footer International Hot Dogs, Popeye’s Chicken and McDonalds.
Kara Storey and Chris Miller of KKJZ-106.7, provided music and
raffled some prizes provided by Spirit o f Portland, Fred Meyers,
Safeway, GI Joes, Residence Inn Marriott, Stellar Coffee and
Reflections. This year’s major sponsers were: Adidas, WinCo,
Oregon’s 12, Sheraton-Portland Airport Hotel, KKJZ, NW Natural
Gas, Portland Parks and Recreation, Oregon Lottery, Safeway and
Wells Fargo.
Including in-kind donations, this event raised over $20,000 to
support 18 deserving minority students from the northwest in their
efforts for quality, higher education at one of 39 UNCF schools. A
recent success story and benefactor of UNCF W alkathon proceeds is
Ife Moore. A graduate o f Xavier University, who transferred to
OSHU to complete her dental studies and is remaining in the
community to serve as a dentist.
UNCF is the nation’s oldest and most successful minority financial
education assistance organization. You can continue to support the
educational endeavors o f deserving minority students, by attending
the 2nd annual Tom Grant benefit-concert. This UNCF fund raiser
will be at McMenamins/Kennedy School on Wednesday, October
18th at 7:30pm. The Allen Temple CME Gospel Choir will be
opening for Tom Grant. Tickets are $ 17.50 in advance or $20.00 at
the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at Hollywood, Interstate,
Downtown and Uptown branches of Washington Mutual after i
September 18th.
McMenamins Kennedy School
and Obo Addy and Kukrudu
tUMRIBLILUJilORY
World-recognized African percussionist Obo Addy and his
contemporary group KUKRUDU will perform a free benefit
concert at McMenamins Kennedy School gymnasium at 7 p.m. on
Thursday, September 14 McMenamins Kennedy School is located
at 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
The concert 1 part of McMenamins’ Community Support
Program. For every meal purchased at the Kennedy School’s
Courtyard Restaurant after 5 p.m. that evening, 50% of the proceeds
will be donated to Homowo African Arts & Cultures, a nonprofit
organization designed to help improve the community by
recognizing the importance of each individual's cultural heritage.
Homowo places a strong focus on contributing to the education
of a younger generation, and has created educational and outreach
programs that reach up to 29,000 students throughout the states of
Oregon and Washington every year.
Addy, who is acknowledged as one of the key originators of the
“WorldBeat" musical movement, is a prominent member of the
first generation of African musicians to bring their traditional and
popular music to Europe and America. He has a 25-year presence
on the international performing arts scene and has become known
for his ability to celebrate past traditions while embracing new ides
and foreign influences. His work has been praised by critics at Time
Magazine, Rolling Stone, Jet Magazine and Variety.
Addy’s musical background is a combination of the rigorous
( Please see ‘Obo Addy’ page 8)
The 1 l ,h annual United Negro College Fund Walk-a-Mile was held at Peninsula Park on September 9.
2000. On hand at the event was the Steering Committee who helped raise $20,000 in donations fo r
minority student scholarships The members o f the committee shown in the top row, from left to right are
Greg Taylor, Elain Ordal, Bruce Poinsette, Kurt Weber, Willie Evans and Ceal Evans. Bottom row
members from left to right are Michelle Harper, Denice Bailey and Bruce Poinette.
Come to The Scholarship Workshop for your most valuable lesson yet!
This is a must attend event for Juniors, Seniors, parents or assisting relatives.
This interactive seminar is designed to
’ help high school, college and graduate
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In The Scholarship Workshop presentation, author/speaker
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eligible to apply for the Ragins/ Braswell
National Scholarship
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When: 9 a.m .-12:30 p.m., Saturday,
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Where: Self Enhancement Inc.,3920
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