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Black History Month
February 6. 2008
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Racism and the Perils of Combat
Twodocumentaries that profile Ameri­
can soldiers who served their country in
major conflicts and faced racism at home
are profiled in two documentaries airing
during Black History Month on PBS.
Hosted and narrated by Academy
Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr.,
“Marines of Montford Point: Fighting for
Freedom." profiles the first African-Ameri­
cans recruits in the United States Marine
Corps, beginning with their experiences at
the Montford Point Base, a segregated
boot camp in the heart of the Jim Crow
South.
All-black battalions from Montford
Point loyally served their country (some
as officers) in three major conflicts —
World War II, the Korean Conflict and the
Vietnam War — while fighting for their
civil rights back home.
D uring the film , w hich airs on
W ednesday, Feb. 12 from 11 p.m. to 12
a.m., M ontford Point veterans recount
the racism they faced both within and
outside the military and reminisce about
the rigors of basic training, the harsh
conditions of the barracks and the per­
ils of combat.
On Sunday, Feb. 17, also from 11 pm. to
midnight, PBS will show “ Red Tail
Reborn,"the story of the Tuskegee Air­
men.
Amidst racial naysayers during World
War II, the first and only black fighter
pilots, were commissioned in 1941 to help
defend the distressed bombers in the Eu­
ropean theater. This film tells their story
and the story of people who strive to
educate Americans about the airmen and
their signature planes with a distinctive
red tai I.
All-black battalions who served their country in three wars - while fighting for
civil rights back home - are profiled in the PBS special “Marines from
Montford Point: Fighting for Freedom. ”
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•Old School’ Funk --
Melvin Broadous presents
Jeff Lorber, Patrick Lamb and
Marlon McClain bringing back ‘Old
School’ funk on Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and
10 p.m. at MacTarnahan’s Live Lounge. For
reservations and tickets, call 503-295-6542.
playing at OMSI.
Sliders Grill — Sliders Grill,
3011 N. Lombard, features an eclectic
assortment of performers on the main stage,
accompanied by delicious food. Call 503-459-
4488 for more information.
Sunday Night Jazz — Jazz
enthusiasts can enjoy listen­
ing to the cool sounds of Mel
Brown, in the Rogue River
Room at Chinook Winds Ca­
sino Resort in Lincoln City.
No cover charge.
Cuentos - Searching for My Story
DIVERSITY OF
PEOPLE AND
THEIR IDEAS
AND EXPERIENCES
Searching for My Story - Weaving traditional
music, dance and story, “Cuentos - Searching
for My Story,” is a bilingual, family-friendly
production encouraging audiences to value their
heritage though the celebration of
the cultures of Spain and Mexico.
Shows run through Feb. 23 at
Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark.
Call 503-236-7253.
Hip-hop Dance Classes -
Vancouver-Clark Parks and
Recreation is hosting family
friendly hip-hop dance classes
for ages 5 to 18. Various les­
sons teach rhythm, technique,
coordination, agility and team­
work through urban dance
moves. For more information,
call 360-696-8236.
Open Mic Night — Every Wednesday night at
7 p.m.. Proper Eats Market and Café, 8638 N.
Lombard St., host open-mic night.
ARE THE RICHES
OF A C O M M V N ITY
In celebration of
Black H istory M onth,
the Port of Portland
recognizes past and
present con trib u tio n s of
African A m ericans to the
diversity of our city,
state and nation.
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PORT OF P O R T L A N D
Forbidden Love — A young
bride-to-be yearns for her forbid­
den lover and an escape from the
constraints of her impending mar­
riage in “Bodas de Sangre,” a
Miracles Theatre Group produc­
tion at Milagro Theater, 525 S.E.
Stark St. The play runs through
Feb. 23 in its original Spanish with
English subtitles.
"Bodas de Sangre^' at Miracles Theatre
Stories of America -- Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6:30
p.m., McMenamin's Kennedy School, 5736 N.E.
33rd. and the Storytellers Guild presents stories,
songs, and poems for all ages; sharing our folk
roots from big city to the forests of the Pacific
NW. For more inform ation please visit
portlandstorytelling.org.
Newport Seafood/VVine Fest -- Feb. 22 - 24.
the Oregon coastal town of Newport will host
the 31 st-annual festival; featuring exotic sea­
food, over 70 wineries, 140 exhibitors and more.
Call 800-262-7844 for more information.
The Port is an equal opportunity employer, committed to affirmative
action. Please call the 24-hour Job Hotline at 503.9 4 4 .7 4 8 0
or visit www.portofportland.com
Sea Monsters -- Spectacular photo-realistic
animation brings creatures of the deep to life in
the new National Geographic Ominimax film
Sea Monsters: a Prehistoric Adventure, now
Mel Brown Trio — Friday. Feb. 8, at 7 p.m., the
Upstairs Lounge at Salty's on the Columbia,
3839 N.E. Marine Dr., will host the Oregon Hall
of Music Inductees. The Mel Brown Trio will
create music, mix and mingle as they toast the
release of their new CD recorded live a, Salty’s.
For reservations, call 503-288-4444.