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Black relationships are the topic o f discussion at a
gathering in Portland each second Friday o f the month.
September I. 2004
'Relationships
are addressed through the gatherings.
Even the generation gap is closed as the typical age
conversation can be hot. But that’s why of participants range between 19 to 66 years old. Black
many who attend invite others and keep people of all w alks of life are also present, from hip-
coming back. The dialectic exchange is hoppers to the starchy conservative and everything
confrontational, honest and raw. There is in between.
nothing left to the imagination.
Perhaps the most important issue that is dealt with
It is fair to say that the people who by these forums is the growing mistrust that exists in
attend these discussions are the type that the black community due to differences in economic,
aren't afraid to tell the emperor he's naked political and social advances. For years the black
or to acknowledge there is an elephant in community has looked towards others to correct its
the living room. In short, they call it how problems and Byrd believes that as a result, the black
they've lived and seen it, no sugar coat­
community has grown further apart.
ing here. And new participants often re­
"It’s past time for back men and
turn.
black women to grab the reins
Leslie Young, a first-timer for the
and reconstruct their desti­
discussions, said she was beginning to J
nies,” he said.
lose faith and hope in securing a sat­
There are a lot of rea­
to
isfactory relation-
sons why Byrd was inter­
ship.
ested in organizing an en­
"Il was re­
vironment whereby black
freshing to see
men and women can talk,
people from the
but ultimately the aim is to
community, my
resurrect trust, hope and to
people, coming
reinvent black love.
together because
The 2nd Fridays, an unof­
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they care about what has been
ficial name, were originally
lost,” she said.
held dow ntow n at Savannah
Young said she had intended to remain
C a rib b e a n re s ta u ra n t. T h is
silent, but after joining the discussion, she felt
m onth’s discussion is sched­
her comments were respected and acknowledged.
uled Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at R eflections
“Although my views weren’t popular, I left he Coffee House to accom m odate the grow ing num ­
group with my dignity in tact... I look forward to the ber o f participants. Reflections is located at 446
next gathering,” she said.
N.E. K illingsw orth in the strip mall o ff Martin
After another first time attendee, Rolanda Thomp­ Luther King Junior Boulevard.
son said, "I was pleased, these meetings were long
The topic will be "Everything You Love and Hate
overdue. In the long run I hope they help to build a About Black M en..." the first in a three pari series.
strong black community in Portland.”
Other topics include parenting, infidelity, sex, money,
The discussion isn't bound to the residents of blended families, interracial dating, perceptions black
Portland. Black men and women from all overOregon, men and women harbor towards one another and a
the nation and the world are present. And many issues host of other related topics.
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An ongoing senes of questions and answers about Amenca’s natural healing profession
Dr, Billy R. Flowers
Part 13. Shoulder Pain: Why many people
cannot, and should not, take it lying down.
: My shoulders hurt so bad bursitis at one office, tenosynovi­ the cause was there long before
at times, I can hardly sleep. tis at another and so on until they the pain itself. By treating the
What can Chiropractic do for return
me
home confused, frustrated cause, we not only relieve the
that no one else has been able to? and still in agony. As Chiroprac­ pain, don't suffer through another
. Shoulder pain ism without tors, we are concerned about nerve sleepless night. Call for an ap­
question, one o f the most flow to the various parts o f the pointment to find out how Chiro­
debilitating types o f pain we en­
body. O f course, we look to see if a practic can eliminate the cause of
counter. Because the shoulder is bursal sac has been traumatized or the problem once and for all. Or
so intricately related to the spine, if a tendon has been injured. But feel free to call us if you have any
virtually any movement can be more importantly, we look to see questions whatsoever about your
excruciati ng. It i s not at all uncom­ what caused the injury. You see. health.
mon to see cases like yours where
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W elln ess W ith in R e a c h
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the com m unity in healthy living
practices and help fund its ongo­
and free physical activities classes. ing, free physical activity classes,
The fun also continues with live a product o f the national Racial
music by the Ron Steen Trio, free and Ethnic A pproaches to C om ­
refreshments, face painting, a Kids munity Health 2010 program.
On the Block puppet show, and free
“We want to make physical
giveaways.
activity a cultural norm in our
This event is an opportunity com m unity,” said AAHC Presi­
for the African American Health dent C orliss M cKeever. “More
C oalition to engage and educate than a thousand African A m eri­
cans have a tte n d e d W elln ess
W ithin REACH physical activity
classes, and it makes me proud
to provide a service that is truly
needed.”
Last year, more than 500 commu­
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Coalition, Inc.
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nity members participated in the
first ever Wellness Within REACH
Walk, and this year, many more are
expected to be a part of the healthy,
community fun.
AAHC Program Coordinator and
REACH Walk volunteer coordina­
tor Kamesha Robinson said, "An
event like this could not happen
without the support of volunteers.
We asked for help and the commu­
nity responded, so I would like to
say, ‘Thank you.’”
To register or learn more about
the Wellness Within REACH Walk,
visit www.aahc-poilland.org orcall
503-413-1850.
2nd Annual
Suit Filed Against OLCC
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from Front
that they’ve taken actions against
me."
Larry also claims that the OLCC
owes him approxim ately $ 10,000
for sales he made in M ay. A dollar
figure has not yet been assigned
to the law suit, though Larry says
vi
he will be seeking retribution for
lost income during his store's
closure.
According to Jon Stubenvoll,
communications director for the
OLCC, the agency is following the
directive from State Legislature on
the distilled spirit-based products
in question.
September 4,2004
V oting is Your Right
What
Where
Join Grand Marshal Charles Jordan and AAHC for
the 2nd Annual Wellness Within REACH Walk
Saturday, September 4, 20041 Walk a 1.5 or
4-mile course through beautiful NE Portland.
Start and finish at Dawson Park, located at
N. Vancouver and Stanton in Portland, OR.
When
Registration & event activities begin at 8:00 a.m.
The Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
Why
The walk is a celebration of our community's
health and fitness and a fundraiser for
ongoing, free physical activity classes for
African Americans in the Portland metro area.
Entry
rsr more Information
For more information about registration or to
volunteer contact the African American Health
Coalition, Inc. at 2800 N. Vancouver Ave., Suite 100
503-413-1850, or ayannas@aahc-portland.org
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Pre-registration is highly encouraged!
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