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M January 12, 200S L a r t in y c t iik k K in g J . k Page BS p v c i a l e d i tic n J A lo n g th e B o u le v a r d Providence Health System- Committed to diversity As one of Oregon's largest private employers, Providence Health System respects and values differences in our patients and employees. We've developed programs to support diverse needs and have been recognized as one of the best places to work in the state. At Providence, we honor diversity while sharing a common goal - making a difference in your health. Providence Portland Medical Center • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Providence Milwaukie Hospital • Providence Newberg Hospital Providence Seaside Hospital • Providence Medford Medical Center Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital • Providence Health Plans Providence Resource Line 503-574-6595 • www.providence.org/oregon 2nd M ost SOLUCIENT TO P H O S P IT A L S INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK 2 0 0 ’ IM G IH N W O« Mercedes Slocum and her son Marion at Geneva's Shear Perfection, Portland, as seen in “Along Martin Luther King" by author Jonathan Tilove. continued from MLK front (Harlem). Author Jonathan Tilove’s visit to Portland is part of a chapter titled "The Edge.” He finds it a place where African-American identity is weak, and where what was once its geographic center is changing its complexion. “Too leafy. Too ruly. And these days, yesterday’s ghetto is today’s good investment. Property values are rising.” He writes that whites feel comfortable here now because there are so many of them. Tilove introduces Octavius Miller, an immi grant from Oakland, Calif, who “likes living in Portland, but says you have to he very secure in your blackness. ‘It's a subliminal ghetto,’ he says. ‘In Portland, you're surrounded by white ness.’” More bluntly, Charles Bolden says of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, "In 10 years. I don't Too leafy. Too ruly. And these days, yesterday's ghetto is today's good investment. Property values are rising. TriMet honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther - Portland’s Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard described In the book “Along Martin Luther King” think any blacks are going to be here.” Still, Tilove gives a positive portrait of the things - Yam Yam's, Geneva’s Shear Perfection. Stellar Coffee, the Miracles Club. Reflections and. yes, the "Portland Observer” - and people - Bolden, Miller, Paul Knauls Jr., Edwina Wasson. Dionne Peoples, O.B. Hill - that he finds. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." Transportation is crucial for equal opportunity. TriMet is proud to help people connect with jobs, healthcare, schools, events, social services and recreation throughout our community From Dr. King’s Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dec. 10, 1964 to w o r k | t « p 1 a y | to l i v e T R I© M E T Neil Kelly Company 503-288-7461 www.neilkelly.com See where it takes you.