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local news Community news Briefs Our City: Progressive for Shootings kill One man Whites Only? Since Bush administration staffers called Portland ‘Little Beirut,” our city has been a byword for progressive politics. But pro- gressive politics don’t mean equal opportu- nities for people of color. That’s the focus of a Race Equity Meeting, Thursday Oct. 13, organized by the Alliance for Democracy and the First Unitarian Church. The 2010 report, “Communities of Color in Multnomah County, An Unsettling Profile,” showed widespread disparities between racial groups in Portland. “Portland is known as a progressive com- munity,” said David Delk, President of the local Alliance for Democracy chapter, and one of the event’s organizers, “but when we read this report, we realize that present dis- parities, based on race and ethnicity, tarnish that reputation.” Julia Meier, coordinator of the Coalition of Communities of Color. will present the report and moderate a question and answer period. “There is a role for government and a role for the community,” Delk said, noting that the recent developments around the City of Portland’s Office of Equity are very posi- tive. “Grassroots support is always neces- sary for sustainable change,” he said. “That’s the conversation we want to have.” Race Equity Meeting: 7 p.m. to 9p.m.Thursday, Oct. 13 at Eliot Chapel, First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th Ave. Donations are welcome, but no one will be turned away. c o m Gun violence claimed the life of one young man Monday night and seriously injured another, in two incidents in Northeast Portland. Police responding to reports of shots fired at N.E. Ainsworth at 42nd Avenue around 8:42 p.m. found a man who had been shot. He is 26-year-old Deandre Newman, a former student at Jefferson High School and Portland Community College. Emergency respon- ders pronounced him dead at the scene. Just one hour later at 9:42, police say a young man was dropped off at a local emer- gency room with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was transported to a trauma hospital for immediate surgery. He has been identified as 23-year-old Brandon Rogers. Hi injuries are serious, police say, but not believed to be life threatening at this time. Police believe he was shot near the 100 block of N.E. 102nd Avenue but they say initial witnesses were very uncooperative. Residents in the area reported hearing gun- shots but could not determine exactly where they came from. The Gang Enforcement Team is conduct- ing the investigation. Anyone with information about the shoot- ing of Deandre Newman is asked to contactl Detective Mark Sponhauer at 503-823-0416 Mark.Sponhauer@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Kristina Coffey 503-823-0696 Kristina.Coffey@portlandoregon.gov m u n I t y LPro’s Party Portland rapper LPro will release his new Vertigo Cd and video Friday Oct. 14 at Ted’s Berbati’s 215 SW Ankeny St. With live backing from Farnel, the event will showcase LPro’s unique style. Check out his music at LPromusic.com Vertigo is produced by 5th Sequence and features Arkitek, d Wyze, ASA, angel and more. don’t miss this. c a l e n d a r P ortland o ctober 2011 B ulletIn B oard If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com WOOF WALk FuN ruN ANd WALk IN POrTLANd 2k community dog walk, free pet health screenings, dog obstacle course, live music and dance party and healthy snacks for pets and people! dogs free, owners free. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Greenway Park, SW Greenway & SW Parkview Loop, Beaverton, Or BEAVErTON CITY LIBrArY HOSTS FAmILY rESOurCE FAIr Are you looking for a one-stop place to find out about family friendly, low-cost/no cost programs? Then don’t miss this free event. 10 a.m. – 2p.m. inside the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St. Beaverton. p.m. Ambridge Event Center, 300 NE multnomah Blvd. Thursday october 20 2011 COmmuNITY – WIdE dISABILITIES rESOurCE FAIr Featuring 50 exhibitors from agencies and organizations that support people with disabilities. No charge to families or individuals. For more info call 503-933-2085. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. mcmenamins murray & Allen, 330 SW murray Blvd. Friday october 21 Thursday october 13 Tuesday october 18 kEEP YOur BIkE IN TIP-TOP SHAPE BY LEArNING SOmE OF THE BASICS Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Clackamas rEI, 12160 SE 82nd Ave. Free You must register online at www.rEI.com For more details call 503-659-1156. Saturday october 15 EAST POrTLANd: ArE YOu rEAdY? Networking and resources aimed at supporting East Portland residents. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highland Christian Center 7600 NE Glisan Page 2 The Portland Skanner october 12, 2011 OCTOBEr IS dOmESTIC VIOLENCE AWArENESS mONTH: FILm Watch ‘The untouchable Girls’ a biopic about lesbian twin sisters and folk music duo from Australia. Presented with raphael House and Bradley Angle. 7:30 p.m. YWCA, 1111 SW 10th Ave, 3rd floor conference Center. Wednesday october 19 POrTLANd’S ANNuAL dIVErSITY EmPLOYmENT dAY CArEEr FAIr This huge annual event attracts over 900 top candidates from the Portland area 11 a.m. – 3 OrEGON STATE uNIVErSITY mArCHING BANd CONCErT Show some Beaver pride while enjoying music from the OSu marching band. Noon – 1 p.m. at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Saturday october 22 NATIVE AmErICAN STOrYTELLING ANd FLuTE PErFOrmANCE Ed Edmo, Shoshone-Bannock storyteller poet, playwright and author will provide an evening of entertainment for all to enjoy. donations gladly accepted. 7 p.m. at Wilshire united methodist Native American Fellowship, 3917 NE Shaver. For more info call 503-846-1755.
