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December 27. 2006
portianci Observer
Looks Back at 2006
Tbe
Coretta
Scott King
Dies
Feb. I - Coretta Scott
King, who turned a life
shattered by her
husband's assassination
into devotion to enshrin­
ing his legacy of human
rights and equality, is
remembered after death at
the age of 78.
INVESTING
IN YOU
Rewards in Old Town
Feb. 22 - A local man takes a life-ehanging journey to become a chaplain at the downtown Portland
Rescue Mission. Brian Thomas says he reaps as much benefit from the mission personally and spiritu­
ally as the scores of homeless who have been given a hot meal, shelter and another chance.
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April 5 - Portland Public Schools
proposes closing seven schools
as part of $7.2 million in cuts,
including Humboldt Elementary
in north Portland. Later Humboldt
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Students Raise Voices
April 19 - Hundreds of local students walked out of classrooms in support of immigration rights.
Students from Madison High School were given permission to join the protest as a civics lesson.
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Rider Stops
Baby Snatcher
M arch 29 - A young local
African American man was
one of the heroes as bystand­
ers thwarted a child kidnap­
ping from a TriMet Max train.
Lamar Curry helped wrestle the
kidnapper to the ground.
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Racial Profiling Acknowledged
June 14 — Police officers and community residents share their own
often battling perceptions of racial profiling during a series of
community listening sessions.
"Keep Alive The Dream "
Tribute to: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Foxworth
Demoted
W hen?
June 21 - Police Chief
Derrick Foxworth is demoted
to captain by Mayor Tom
Potter over allegations he
had a sexual affair with a
police desk clerk. Four days
later he is promoted to
commander of the Southeast
Precinct by Acting Police
Chief Rosie Sizer.
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Invited Speakers: Governor Ted Kulongowski, State Senators,
Mayor Tom Potter, Superintendent Dr. Vicki Phillips,
Dr. W.G. Hardy, President Charles Schlimpert
Featured artists: Jefferson Dancers, Congregation, GNC
Linda Hombuckle with Janice Scroggins & Friends, Aurora Chorus,
DaNell Dayman & Royalty - Seattle, WA, Aaron Meyer, Bill Lamb
Portland Symphonic Choir, African Gospel Acapella
Inspirational Sounds, LIniversity of Oregon - Eugene, OR
Special Feature: Agrippa Williams - Dramatic Portrayal
Art Displays, Vendor Bazaar, and Special Food Court
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July 19 - Longtime Portland youth advocate John Canda steps up to
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