The February 17, 2010 Portland Observer Black History Month Page 7 Pastor’s Legacy Honored College library to house collection The late Rev. John Jackson speaks during the 1 9 8 5 dedication o f Jackson Hall, the building named in his honor at the Cascade Campus o f Portland Community College When the winds of the Civil Rights Era blew through Oregon in the 1960s — as they did all over the United States - the man in the eye of the storm during those tur­ bulent times was the Rev. John H. Jackson. From his pulpit at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, and from the marches, sit-ins and demonstra­ tions on the streets, the Rev. Jack- son was a leader in bringing the period's profound changes to Portland. On Sunday, Feb. 28, his legacy will be enshrined for posterity at Portland Community College's C ascade C am pus, 705 N. Killingsworth St., when the Rev. John H. Jackson Collection and Reading Room are dedicated offi­ cially and opened to the public. The occasion will be marked by a short program starting at 2:30 p.m. in the campus' Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Auditorium, followed by a dedication and re­ ception in the campus' library at 3:30p.m. "The Rev. Jackson was one of the premier leaders in the commu­ nity, particularly the African American com munity, during those times," said Harold Will­ iams Sr., chair of the PCC Board of Directors, who will be among the speakers at the Jackson dedica­ tion. "He was at the frontline of social change and had a tremen­ dously positive impact on the community as a whole. "In many ways, although he didn't live to see it, he was a leader who helped bring us into the 21 st century," he added. The campus enjoyed a close relationship with the Rev. Jack- son for many years during his lifetime. The campus’ Jackson Hall was dedicated in his honor in 1985 and after he passed away in 1994 at the age of 81, his widow, Dian Jackson, donated his library and a collection of his correspon­ dence, sermons and personal ef­ fects to the campus. The collection is housed in Cascade's library, in a room, which continued ' W ' on page 10 How Do You Want Public Dollars Invested in YOUR Neighborhood? Urban Renewal Area Community Forum and Planning Sessions Come discuss how you can impact Urban Renewal planning to achieve your community goals. Saturday, February 20th, 10am - 2pm & Tuesday, February 23rd, 6pm - 9pm Both sessions will be the same Billy Webb Elks Lodge 6 N. Tillamook St. Lunch or dinner provided More information at www.cecoalition.org/ think great. Celebrating Black History Month Benjamin 0. Davis, Tuskegee Airman connect with us S illi? I H I 11 Contact us today and find out how we can help build your business Of Pbrtland Multnomah County Procurement Services Sophia Cavalli, Procurement Supervisor: Greg Wolley: 503.823.6860, gwolley@ci.portland.or.us 503-988-5111 X 26106, sophia.cavalli@co.multnomah.or.us Loretta Young: 503.823.6850, loryoung@ci,portland.or.us http://www.co.multnomah.or.us Gene Jackson: 503.823.9166, eugene.jackson@ ci.portland.or http://www.portlandonline.com/ornf/purchases R ï - 'V Portland Water Bureau Kevin Tolson: Metro , M etro Angela Watkins, MWESB Coordinator: ’ S I w ® ;,