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February 10, 2016 Gun Sales Loophole Targeted C OnTinued frOm f rOnT in hopes that what happened to her family, and Charleston, won’t hap- pen again here. “The pain was compounded by the shock when I learned that be- cause of a law in our background check system, a dangerous man was able to buy a gun and shoot nine beautiful people with it,” she testiied. “I was so angry that he was allowed to do this.” State Rep. Jennifer Williamson, Page 15 Black History Month co-author the proposed legisla- tion, said a person is ive times more likely to be denied a gun purchase, when there’s a major delay in the background check. Other activists, like Kerry Sel- by, a volunteer with the Oregon chapter of Moms Demand Action, and Paul Kemp, a member of the Everytown Survivors Network whose brother-in-law was killed at the 2012 Clackamas Town Cen- ter shooting, attended the hearing as well. “Last spring, volunteers and gun violence survivors from across Oregon came together to help close the unlicensed sale loophole and made Oregon the 18th state to require criminal back- ground checks on all gun sales,” said Selby. “Passing background checks was a tremendous victory for public safety – but our work didn’t stop there. We’re going to keep working to support safer gun laws and help make Oregon a saf- er place for everyone.” C LASSIFIED /B IDS Job Title: Parks Sr. Facilities Maintenance & Repair Manager (Central Services Manager) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 02/16/16 4:30 PM Paciic Time Salary: $6,841.00 - $9,112.00 Monthly This is a key leadership position that oversees the team and pro- gram for the repair and preventative maintenance of a diverse portfolio of assets within a large, urban parks and recreation system. To be effective, the Manager must have the ability to strategically allocate limited resources to maintain Park assets in the best condition possible for Portlanders. For full details or to apply, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Avalon Flowers Births Inside and Outside Hospital 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 Caughey and the research team are nationally known experts. “There is now consensus in the medical and midwifery communi- ties that the U.S. C-section rate is too high, and the desire to avoid a C-section may shape women’s choices when seeking out-of-hos- pital birth,” said Ellen Tilden, as- A full service lower experience C OnTinued frOm P age 8 make sure women know what the trade-offs are so they can make an informed choice that relects their birth preferences.” The research also addresses the overuse of C-sections in U.S. hospitals, a topic on which Dr. Black Film Festival C OnTinued frOm P age 11 toughest gang. Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.: “A Ballerina’s Tale,” a 2015 docu- mentary about ballerina Misty Co- peland’s prodigious rise and her potentially career-ending injury, alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world. Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m.: “Spirits of the Rebellion,” a doc- umentary by Zeinabu Irene Davis that provides intimate access to ilmmakers of the “L.A. Rebellion” movement. The ilm’s topics in- clude the origins of the name “L.A. Rebellion,” the importance of pub- lic education, and the intriguing question, “What is a Black ilm?” Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.: “Rap City,” a program co-presented with Re-Run Theater that celebrates the original age of hip hop in the 1980s by compiling clips from the underground TV show “Grafiti Rock,” rare footage of the Rock Steady Crew, one of the irst oficial breakdance crews, and clips from all the biggest rap movies and music videos. Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.: “Black Caesar,” the 1973 stars Fred Williamson who as a young boy has his leg broken by a dirty cop. Nursing his vengeance through violence, he rises to pow- er in New York City’s Harlem, where he attracts the attention of the head of a Maia family. Wil- sistant professor at OHSU School of Nursing. Out-of-hospital births in Ore- gon account for about 4 percent of total births (2.4% home birth, 1.6% birth center), the highest rate of any state, so about 95 per- cent of births take place in the hospital. liams will be in attendance for a question and answer session and a discussion of his career. Admission for the Portland Black Film Festival is $8. To purchase tickets and get more in- formation, call the theater at 503- 281-1142 or visit holywoodthe- atre.org. Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonlowerspdx.com email: avalonlowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com
