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In light of the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., do you think that
we are moving forward in terms of equality and civil rights?
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W ORKING FOR EQUALITY
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There's been progress, but our society is historically
based on racist and classist policies and there continues
to still be undertones of segregation in the workplace
and many other social avenues.
— Kai GrifTin-Valade
I think that we can say so since we have an
African American running for the presidency that
actually has a chance of winning. However our
culture still needs to continue to work on address
ing the issue of social inequality.
— Tony Thach
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We believe that everyone should enjoy
the best healthcare available
As the only local and community-
owned nonprofit health system, Legacy
Health System takes a leading role in
raising the health status of all in our
community.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
we think it is fitting to look at the role we
play in addressing health disparities
We support dozens of efforts aimed at
improving the health of people of racial and
ethnic diversity Such steps as
• Helping cooks at Peninsula Children's
Center in North Portland prevent
childhood obesity
Partnering with the African American
Health Coalition regarding diabetes
management
• Supporting a program from Self
Enhancement Inc. that provides
preventive dental care to youth who have
not had regular visits to dentists
• Providing a diverse workplace to reflect
the communities we serve
In addition, we provide more than $127
million in health services to people with
limited ability to pay
For more information on Legacy's
work in the community, sec w w w .
Iegacyhealth.org/inthecommunity
Legacy Health System
Health System
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Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center. Meridian Perk Hospital. Mount Hood Medical Center. Salmon Creek Hospital.
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I think of it more as two steps forward, one step back. There's
a burgeoning black middle class. There are African Americans
in positions of authority at major companies. And Barack
Obama is a serious contender for president. But blacks still lag
far behind whites in income earned. African-American stu
dents score much lower on educational tests than white
students. Our neighborhoods and schools in Portland still
remain largely segregated by race and economics.
— Dave Austin
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Rosa Parks speaks to the crowd before King's address on the triumphs and
pitfalls o f the modern civil-rights movement.
1 Our lives begin to end the day
we become silent about things
that matter.
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
make it better
Q p o r t l a n d t r a il b l a z e r s
Join the Trail Blazers in honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
“ It’s amazing to think that one man accomplished so much w ith a dream. Martin
Luther King’s example has made me a better man and inspired me to work hard
to pursue my dreams and help others achieve theirs." Brandon Roy #7
The new Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee chairman Stokely Carmichael
proclaims a "black power" slogan at the rally in Greenwood on June 16, six weeks
after his independent voting effort in Londes County was either scorned or ignored.
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To learn more about how you can make it better together w ith the Trail Blazers
visit trailblazers.com /m ake it better