February 17, 2010
The
Portland Observer Black History Month
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Actor Battles Prostate Cancer
Encourages others to get tested
CAP) — Actor Louis Gossett Jr,
best known for his Oscar-winning
role as the tough drill instructor in
“An Officer and a Gentleman”, is
fighting prostate cancer.
Gossett, 73, said his cancer was
in its early stages and that he was
going public to encourage African-
Americans to seek early examina
tions and treatment for the disease.
The award-winning actor said he
had begun an intensive treatment
program so that he can resume his
acting schedule, and work with his
Eracism Foundation, as soon as
possible.
“1 count this diagnosis among
the many challenges I have faced in
my life and overcome. I expect this
to be no different,” Gossett said in
a statement.
are victims o f this disease because
o f the comparatively low emphasis
in our community on preventive ex
aminations and early treatment.”
Gossett won a supporting actor
Oscar for his role as Sgt. Emil Foley
in the 1982 romantic drama “An
Officer and A Gentleman” starring
Richard Gere.
He has since appeared in more
than 60 movies or TV shows, includ
ing the recent science fiction series
“Stargate S G -1 "and has three mov
ies com ing up including Tyler
Louis Gossett Jr.
Perry’s April comedy release “Why
Did I Get Married Too.”
The actor’s Eracism Foundation
Gossett’s memoir “An Actor and
works to raise awareness o f issues A Gentleman” is due to be pub
such as racism, ignorance and so lished in May and he is currently
cial apathy.
promoting a PBS Black History
He said he wanted to go public Month documentary “For Love o f
“to set an example for the large num Liberty: The Story o f Am erica’s
ber o f African-American men who Black Patriots.”
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Portland Homes Exhibit Opens
The early decades o f the 20th
century were boom years for Port
land. Population grew from 90,000
to 258,000 between 1900 and 1920,
and Portlanders built hom es o f
'm an y types, reflecting their tastes,
personalities, and incomes.
A new exhibit, “At Home in
Portland: 1909-1914, will explore
the variety o f architecture styles
used during this era to create a
welcoming home. The exhibit runs
through July 11 at the Pittock
Mansion, 3229N . W. Pittock Dr. in
P ortland’s W est Hills.
Pittock M ansion, constructed
betw een 1909 and 1914, is an un
usually grand exam ple o f a m e
tic u lo u sly p re se rv e d P o rtlan d
la n d m a rk th a t s y m b o liz e s
Portland’s transform ation from a
*um^er town *nto a bustling
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