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“ People think that another super force like
M artin Luther King will com e along.” he says,
“ What we really have to work for is finding
ways to unify and unite the com m unity. Every
one must be a leader."
In the future. Charles hopes to run for office
again, but tor now he is focusing on shorter-
term goals. H e’d like to get m arried, have kids,
work on his career and continue living a happy
and fulfilling life.
“ I'd like to think that 1 continuously work on
mak i ng a positive impact on the people around me
as Dr. King did." he said. "I also hope to give back
to the people in my life that have helped me so
m uch.”
Charles McGee
works to
change the
system as a
local activist
addressing
education, racial
profiling and
gender inequal
ity issues.
King Shakes hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson during a press conference.
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We think Dr. King would approve
Legacy Health System has dozens of part
nerships with schools, organizations and
others in Portland's N orth/N ortheast
community.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
we thought it'd be a good time to look at
these partnerships, which are aimed at
making life better for all people.
Among the many, many efforts in w hich
Legacy is involved, we:
• Sponsor summer jobs and scholarships
for African-American and Latino youth
interested in healthcare careers
• Give paid time off for hundreds of
employees to mentor and read in local schools
• Provide vital support for the African American Health Coalition
• Maintain partnerships with Benson, Jefferson and Roosevelt I ligh Schools
• Support the De La Salle Corporate Internship, giving diverse students professional
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» Assist Self Enhancement Inc. with providing preventive dental care
Com m unity
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community health and healing. We're proud of that role.
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