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Oregon Child Welfare Director National
Appointment Confirmed
Jan. 11 - The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Oregon Child
Welfare Director Rebecca Jones Gaston to Commissioner of the Ad-
ministration of Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) in the U.S. De-
partment of Health and Human Services. The ACYF oversees federal
programs that support social services that promote the positive growth
and development of children, youth and their families; protective ser-
vices and shelter for children and youth in at-risk situations; and adop-
tion for children with special needs.
First Female Sheriff
Sworn In
Trail Blazers Mourn
the Passing of
Founding Broadcaster Portland NAACP and Black Leaders Address
Jan. 11 - Nicole Morrisey O’Don-
nell made history on January 4th
as she was sworn in as the first
female Multnomah County sheriff
in the agency’s 168-year history,
according to the sheriff’s office.
Morrisey O’Donnell succeeds
former Sheriff Mike Reese, who
could not seek reelection because
of term limits.
Jan. 25 - Bill Schonely, the
longtime Portland Trail Blaz-
ers broadcaster who coined
the phrase “Rip City” passed
on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. He
was 93.
We want to see
our community
stay safe and
healthy during
the COVID-19
pandemic. Please:
Black
Health
Matters
North by Northeast Community Health Center is the only clinic
in Oregon devoted to African American health. We provide
welcoming, high quality health care to adults who have Oregon
Health Plan. Since 2006, our priority has been to serve the local
African American community and to reduce the deadly effects of
high blood pressure and diabetes. We are accepting new patients,
and if you’re uninsured, we can help you get covered!
To make an appointment or learn
about our services, contact us:
www.nxneclinic.org
(503) 287-4932
714 NE Alberta Street
Portland, Oregon 97211
Protect yourself and
others by getting the
COVID-19 vaccine (and
booster when you are
eligible). Call us at
(503) 287-4932 to
schedule a vaccine
appointment.
Wear a well-fitting mask
over your mouth and
nose, ideally a surgical,
N95 or KN95 mask.
Tyre Nichols Death
Feb. 8 - The NAACP and Portland leaders held a vigil for Tyre Nichols,
who died after being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers. Nich-
ols was just 29 when he died. Video of police beating and kicking him
was released and protests around the country began.