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iCl!' ^lortlanb (©bseruer Pase 4 October 17,2012 w NAACP Convention in Vancouver A t 103-years-old, the N ational A ssociation for the A dvancem ent o f C olored People is one o f the long est operating grassroots o rg an iz ing entities for change and ju stice in the country. T he N A A C P will host their fall convention, w hich represents the three states o f W ashington, A laska and O regon, on Friday, O ct. 19 through Sunday, O ct. 21, at the H ilto n H o te l in d o w n to w n V ancouver. T he w eekend conference w ill in clude breakfast meals, multiple w ork shops and a luncheon w ith regional k e y n o te sp e a k e r D ire c to r S ean D ugar on Saturday. L ater that day, M yrlie E vers- W illiam s, w idow o f civil rights activist M edgar E vers, w ill speak at the conference b a n quet at 6 :3 0 p.m . Since h er h u sb an d ’s m u rder in 1963, E vers-W illiam s fought tire- lessly to bring ju stice to his killer and has becom e a civil rights activ ist in h er ow n right. In 1995, she was elected N A A C P C h air o f the B oard o f D irectors, w here she w orked to restore the tarnished im age o f the organization. F o r m o re in fo r m a tio n , v is it naacpvanc.org or call 360-993-4500. Andrae Brown At this rate, you might think about adding another bedroom. Get a great rate on a Home Equity Line of Credit. Rates as low as 3.99 % APR There’s never been a better time to make those home improvements you’ve been thinking about. U.S. Bank is offering a Home Equity Line of Credit at a great rate of just 3.99% APR with no closing costs.2 Not to mention potential tax advantages,3 great service and convenient branch locations. Start adding value to your home today. All of [¡£3 serving you® [T^bank LU branch Q usbank.com/lowrate O 800.209.BANK (2265) 1 3 99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is available on Equillne Home Equity Lines of Credit with a U.S Bank Package and a 70% or 80% loan-to-value (LTV) or less. Minimum credit limit conditions may also apply and vary, depending upon the market. The APR will vary with the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal As of August 1,2012 the variable rate for home equity lines ranged from 3.99% APR to 8 99% APR Higher rates apply depending upon the credit limit and a higher LTV The rate will not vary above 25% APR or applicable state law, nor below 3.25% APR An annual fee up to $90 may apply after the first year Offer is subject to normal credit qualifications Rates are subject to change 2 Property insurance Is required 3. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility pf interest Some restrictions may apply Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit are offered through U.S. Bank National Association NO. © 2012 U.S Bancorp. All rights reserved. Member FDfC S Dialogue on Justice Issues c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 3 liberation-based healing practices for grassroots com m unity change in Portland. Local author and playw right Sun shine D ixon w ill stage h er original play titled “H and o f T im e.” T he pro duction, directed by another suc cessful A frican-A m erican P ortland artist, actress and singer B renda Phillips, w ill include vignettes that D ixon says w ill “create co n v ersa tio n .” L e w is a n d C la r k p r o f e s s o r A ndrae B row n is coordinating the agenda in a w ay to prom ote w hat he calls relational healing and libera tion from o ppressive patterns that structure society. T he intent is to apply the p rin ciples o f social ju stice to the crim i nal ju stic e system , co m m unity and dom estic violence, education, im m igration policy, m ental health and w elln ess, relig io u s and spiritual practices, poverty, and youth em ploym ent. P resenters also include: N ocona P e w e w a rd y , M ic h e lle M a h e r, A lle g r a R ic h a r d s o n W a r r e n , M ichael Y ellow bird, Judy Lew is and C ornel P ew ew ardy. T he dialogue panels w ill be diverse for the pur pose o f advocating fo r passionate resolutions that represent all co m m unities. F or registration and m ore infor m a tio n , v is it th e w e b s ite lib eratio n b ased h ealin g .o rg .
