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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
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