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Page 8 February 10, 2021 The Links Honor Black History Portland’s chapter of The Links, Inc., a not-for-profit Black women’s service organization dedicated to racial and social up- lift of people of African descent through charitable work, is spon- soring virtual running and walk- ing events during Black History Month to support scholarships to students in the African American community. The group’s second annu- al Race to Equality 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 54 mile Sel- ma-to-Montgomery Challenge are online events this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Each runner or walker will receive an official Race to Equality finishers’ technical shirt, a 4 inch medal, a buff (great to use as a mask when needed) and a swag bag. In addition, $10 from each en- try will be donated to the Portland Links to provide educational pro- grams and provide scholarships to local young adults of color. The cost to register for Race to Equality is $55. Overall and age group awards will be provided to top finishers and all runners/ walkers will receive a finishers’ certificate. Race distances must be completed by Feb. 28. To register and for more information, visit racetoequality.raceroster.com. An Alabama state trooper grabs a woman as police break up the 1965 Selma to Montgomery civil rights march pressing for voter registration rights for Black Americans across the South. The violent response by police became known as “Bloody Sunday.” (AP photo) Intel Oregon Renews Social Justice, Community Pledge Intel Oregon is renewing its commitment to strengthening communities by being a respon- sible corporate leader, including supporting social justice in Black and other minority communities. Headquartered in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro, Intel Oregon is the home and heart of the com- pany’s research and development. While its reach is global, its suc- cess depends on healthy, inclusive Oregon communities, company officials said. In a new Intel Oregon RISE report, the tech giant describes their record of hiring from local schools, community colleges, and universities; investing in address- ing our community’s needs; and spending billions each year with Oregon-based businesses. “We know our success depends on our meaningful connection to healthy, inclusive Oregon com- munities, so we’ve included high- lights in this Oregon RISE Report about investments we’re making in Oregon’s innovative job cre- ators, STEM education, tech eq- uity, social justice, renewable en- ergy, habitat restoration and more, said Courtney Martin, Intel’s Ore- gon public affairs director. “To us, leadership in business and social values matters. That’s just another reason why we’re committed to working with others to create a better, more inclusive and sustainable recovery right here at home,” Martin added. To read the full Oregon Rise Report and the many stories of In- tel’s community commitment, and to let them know what you think, visit intel.com/content/www/us/ en/corporate-responsibility/ore- gon-rise-report.html. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com