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Everything that is done in
the world is done by hope.
— Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)
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Walking Amongthe
Everyday People
Rev. Ward follows in the path
of Martin Luther King Jr.
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T he P ortland O bserver
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Rev. Renee Ward never wanted to be a martyr in the sense of
the sacrifices she makes in the spirit of her faith and principals.
Coming of age as a child in the 1960s, the longtime Portland
activist was inspired by those closest to her, the people in her
family, her elders, and her spiritual leaders. She took to heart the
words and actions of one the greatest civil rights heroes in history,
the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ward has lived her life speaking out and taking action on the
injustices people face.
As an ordained minister and social advocate, educator, mother,
and motivational speaker, she has worked to help underserved
communities, and men and women of color tackle the often unfair
treatment of HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, domestic violence, and
other health disparities.
She hopes to one day see her accomplishments manifest
through a legacy that will empower future generations.
As Martin Luther King Jr. said in his last speech before he was
assassinated, “I have seen the mountain top.” Ward has planted
the seeds of change in her community.
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