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March 27, 2002 Page A3 Police Deadly Force Protested Black Actors Voted Best continued from Front their efforts. And in ways large and small the world has also ben efited from their efforts,” Poitier said. O ver the years, black actors have earned ju st 2.8 percent of Academy A w ard Acting nom i nations, and only six have won, or 2.2 percent. Still, the O scar track record show s signs of progress tow ard recognizing more blacks. Four of black actors’ six wins have come in the last 20 years. Before Sunday, the most recent had been supporting-actorC uba G ooding Jr. for “Jerry M aguire” five years ago. And black actors have earned 31 nom inations since 1970, com pared with just eight in the preceding four d e cades. Advertise with diversity in ¿Tin' l.ln rtk u iit (D lisrrn c r call 503.288.0033 National Forum for Black Public Administration: FORUM 2002 P Lynette Jones (left), the mother o f Byron Hammick Jr., the 26-year-old man shot and killed by police Feb. 22 during a standoff at the Motel 6 on Powell Boulevard, leads a protest with family friends and community residents at a truth and justice march Saturday from northeast Portland's King facility to Alberta Park. or email: ads@portlandobserver.com WHO: WHAT: WHEN: Over 1000 Black professionals from the United States, Canada, Africa and England National Forum for Black Public Administrators Conference April 6-10,2002 WHERE: Oregon Convention Center • • • The Portland Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators NEEDS Your Involvement By: Volunteering Your Services/Expertise Sharing Information About the Conference Your Participation in the Event(s) We Encourage Everyone to Get Involved photo by M ark W ashington /T hf . P ortland O bserver High School Principals Hired a continued from Front High School. She will replace Mike Hryciw, who is retiring at the end o f this school year. Randall will as sume the role at W il son in July. | “ I want to thank both Jim C arlile and Mike Hryciw for their contributions to the district. Jim came out o f r e tir e m e n t to serve as an interim p r in c ip a l at Je ffe rso n H ig h S ch o o l. M ike has been a well respected high school leader ; and strong contribu- I ■ tor to W ilson’s sue- / cess. Portland Pub- r I lie S c h o o ls o w e s each Jim and M ike a ’ debt o f gratitude for a jo b w ell d o n e ,’’ ' Scherzingersaid. The 44th Annual EBONY FASHION FAIR 2001 / 2 0 0 2 Our 2002 theme is “Sustainability: Leadership That Makes a Difference.” African American civic leaders and celebrities will be here to share insights that educate us, empower us, and some will even entertain us. They are coming to Portland from across the U.S., Canada, Africa, and England. Speakers include Mayor Shirley Franklin, the first female mayor of Atlanta, Georgia; Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first African American mayor (former); Kevin Powell, former senior writer for Vibe magazine; and writer, director and actor Ossie Davis. NFBPA FORUM 2002 is designed to bridge generations, link disciplines, and establish relationships that will nurture you professionally and personally. Several workshops are planned in the areas of legislative and regulatory issues; financial and economic develop ment; technology; and personal and professional development. P resents^ CHAnsm e TREE (""I 0 5 Special Events: • • • • • • • • a ¿ A t tu t Sponsored by The Links, Inc. Benefit of LINKS EDUCATION FUND Friday, April 19, 2002 Soul On Ice; Ski Trip To Mt. Hood Early Bird Reception - “A Jet Set Jamboree” Northwest Highlights; A Vineyard Tour Opening Reception - “An Oregon Welcome” The Host Chapter Event - “The Flavor of Portland” All Chapters’ Night - “The Battle of the Stars” Forum 2002 Annual Golf Tournament An Evening with Ossie at the Marks of Excellence Award Banquet 8:00 P.M. Oregon Convention Center W e seek sustainable success in leadership among Alrican Americans...united we can achieve it. 777 N.E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 Conference & Registration Information: www.nfbpa.org/nationalConf.cfm. National Forum for Black Public Administrators web site: www.nfbpa.org Ticket Price $35.00 Tickets available at: Mrs. C's Wigs Tondalayera Designers Salon 707 NE Fremont 5401 NE C u lly Blvd 503-281-6525 5O3-284-O712 One Slop Record Store Reflections Coffee & Books 1615 NE Killingsworth 466 NE Killingsworth 503-284-2435 McDonald's Restaurant For more information about volunteering, contact Lynnette Jackson at (503) 823-3425 o rjacksonl@portlanddev.org. For more information about the conference, contact Deena Pierott at (503) 823-7757 or visit www.nfbpa.org 503-288-6942 Sheba's House of 13459 N W Cornell Rd 2808 NE MLK Blvd 503-643-9455 503-287-8925 All Ticket M aster Outlets O R From Any Links M em ber (Includes I year subscription to EBONY or 6-month subscription to IET) z Working With 1 TRI-MET Because How You Get There Matters 5
