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November 2, 2016 Page 5 Redeeming the Soul of America Lecture on race, justice and reconciliation A pastor who is part of a new generation of ministers committed to community advancement and social justice activism will be the featured speaker when Concordia University hosts a public event to address racism, injustice, inequal- ity and discrimination. Rev. Dr. Otis Moss of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chica- go practices and teaches a Black theology that calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration, environmental justice and eco- nomic inequality. He will join representatives of Oregon’s Black, Latino, Asian and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Native American communities to discuss racism as they experience it today, during a public lecture on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Concordia, located at 2811 N.E. Holman St. The lecture, “Redeeming the Soul of America: Race, Justice and Reconciliation,” is sponsored by the Collins Foundation, a sig- nature event of Ecumenical Min- istries of Oregon, to explore issu- ers related to religion and social ethics. For tickets and more informa- tion, visit emoregon.org or call 503-221-1054. Fresh Chance Career Fair inclusion and diversity. For more information, contact Long term underemployed or pating, including TriMet, Portland Straight Path’s Clarence Larkins unemployed residents looking to General Electric, Goodwill, UPS at 503-309-0663 or Clarence@ turn their lives around by making and other companies dedicated to straightpathinc.org. a living wage are invited to a spe- cial job fair this week sponsored by the community organization Straight Path, Inc. The diverse northeast Portland organization serves the African American community and other populations to help individuals and families that have been strick- Attorney at Law en by poverty, institutionalization, criminal history, substance abuse and other issues affecting back- 1549 SE Ladd, Portland, Oregon ground checks and employment. The group invites the public to Portland: (503) 244-2080 its Fresh Chance Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Portland Hillsoboro: (503) 244-2081 Community College Metro Work- Facsimile: (503) 244-2084 force Training Center, 5600 N.E. 42nd Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Email: Sweeney@PDXLawyer.com Over 15 employers will be partici- The Law Offices of Patrick John Sweeney, P.C. Patrick John Sweeney November 3rd 11AM- 2PM 5600 NE 42nd Ave PCC Metro Workforce Training Center Overcome barriers to attaining a living-wage career by meeting with employers dedicated to diversity & inclusion recruitment in your community. Job seekers are Encouraged to bring a resume’ & dress professionally. Participating Employers City of Portland, Comcast, Concordia University Constructing Hope, Goodwill, Job Corps, Metro, PHC Northwest Portland General Electric, Portland Youth Builders, Trimet, UPS William Temple House, Worksource, Portland Metro and more! For More Information contact Clarence Larkins clarence@straightpathinc.org 503 309-0663
