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port her when she ran for the Democratic nomination. Then
when she stepped down, I went over to the Obama camp
and said, “Well if I can be of any use…” And I supported
him for the rest of the campaign.
TSN: And you think he has not been given the credit he
deserves?
MA: Yes, very much so. I am sorry to say – and
I know this will make a lot of people angry, and so
forth –but the truth is, I see a lot of racism in the
campaign. It’s unfortunate, because as soon as he
was voted in there were people who dug their
heels in the ground and said: “I will not support
him no matter how good his plan. No matter how
good his intentions are: I will not support him.”
And you know, when the automobile industry
was about to keel over, he worked to get money
for the automobile industry, and he was opposed on every
end. But he persevered, and was able to help the automobile
industry to right itself. Now it’s up and running. People
have returned to their jobs, and new jobs have been created.
Nobody mentions that, or a few of the other things he’s
done: such as healthcare, and the way elderly people are
now being treated with more care, more concern.
TSN: Switching gears, Oregon’s schools chief Rudy
Crew came to The Skanner’s offices last week. And one of
his urgent concerns was to step up reading at the earliest
ages. I know that’s something close to your heart. What
would you say to parents about reading?
MA: I think if parents and family friends would read to
the children, make it a habit to read to them, before they
even learn to read for themselves. For one thing, it would
enhance their sense of self, their feeling that they are wor-
thy, if adults really took time, even an hour in the evening.
If adults chose two days a week, so that you can say, “On
Wednesday and Friday, I’m going to read from a new book,
or read something that you want me to read. I’ll read some
poetry to you, or I’ll read a short story. Or I’ll tell you a
story.”
It’s so important for children to see adults reading. But
very often, the adults don’t even take a newspaper. So the
children don’t see their parents and relatives reading. So
they must conclude that reading is not that important. And
then they go to school and teachers want them to read. And
they want to know why.
TSN: I know you practice what you preach and you read
to children in the library.
MA: Yes, there are a number of libraries named for me.
And when I’m in state where there is a library named for
me, I will ask them to have the children come in, and I will
African language Fanti). How did manage to learn so
many?
MA: I managed to listen. I learned years ago to listen. At
one time I spent a number years as a volunteer mute, and at
one time I used to think of my whole body as an ear: that I
could walk into a room and just absorb sound.
TSN: After all your travels, is there still some-
where you would like to visit?
MA: There are many places I’d go back to. I’ve
been pretty much around the world, and it’s been my
pleasure. You’re a Canadian aren’t you?
TSN: Actually I’m Scottish, but the Canadian
accent is similar.
MA: I’ve spent time in Scotland. The BBC asked
me to do a seminal piece on Robert Burns. It was
called “Angelou on Burns.” So I went to Edinburgh
and did the television documentary.
I really enjoyed Scotland. I’ve been at the festival many
times. I am very cared for in Scotland.
When I was really young, my father’s
mother, my grandmother who was raising
me used to tell me, ‘Sister, when you get,
give. And when you learn, teach.’ That is
the Good Life
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read to them. They enjoy it and I enjoy it –especially the
small ones. They sit on the floor with their little mouths
open like sparrows, just waiting for something to drop in.
(Laughs.)
TSN: You have so much life experience to draw on. I
wonder, what does living the good life mean to you?
MA: It means giving of your resources and energy, and
really accepting, “I am a human being and nothing human
can be alien to me.”
When I was really young, my father’s mother, my grand-
mother who was raising me used to tell me, ‘Sister, when
you get, give. And when you learn, teach.’ That is the Good
Life.
TSN: When you traveled, you learned a lot of different
languages (French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and the West
FACILITIES AND ASSET
MANAGEMENT-PROJECT MANAGER
II-1.0 FTE
Portland Public Schools is currently hiring for a Facilities
and Asset Management-Project Manager II-1.0 FTE
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply for this
position
please
visit
our
website
at
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/hr/3340.htm and
complete the online “Management/Non- Represented
“application.
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Bid Package #UWST-07.A: Site Demolition
Bid Package #UWST-07.B: Site Utilities
Bid Package #UWST-07.C: Traffic Signals
Bid Package #UWST-08.A: Paving
Bid Package #UWST-08.B: Site Concrete
Bid Package #UWST-08.C: Pavers
Bid Package #UWST-08.D: Landscaping
Bid Package #11: Geodesic Domes
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Pre-Bid Meeting:
October 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Bids Due:
October 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Pre-Bid Meeting:
October 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Bids Due:
October 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Sound Transit U250
University of Washington Station
LIC # HOFFMCC164NC
The Oregon State Bar is searching for a Disciplinary
Counsel and Director of Regulatory Services who will be
a leader in professional responsibility. The Bar invites all
interested applicants to submit a cover letter and
resume.
For full details about the position’s responsibilities and
requirements, go to OSB Job Opportunities at
http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR 1
(Administrative Program Assistant)
Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697
Fax: (206) 286-7523
1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109
LIC # HOFFMCC164NC
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from all interested firms including disad-
vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and
emerging small business enterprises.
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from all interested firms including disad-
vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and
emerging small business enterprises.
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet
http://www.hoffmancorp.com
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet
http://www.hoffmancorp.com
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DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL AND
DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY
SERVICES
Bid Package #UWST-03.D: Roofing
Bid Package #UWST-06.I: Architectural Bird
Control Rebid
HOFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON
Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697
Fax: (206) 286-7523
1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), the oldest and largest
provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advoca-
cy and support services in Oregon and Southwest
Washington, is seeking a full-time Youth HIV Educator
and a full-time Youth Technology Specialist for the CHAT-
pdx program, housed within the Department of Preven-
tion
and
Education.
Please
visit
www.cascadeaids.org/employment for complete post-
ings for both of these positions.
10-3-12
Sound Transit U250
University of Washington Station
HOFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON
YOUTH HIV PREVENTION &
EDUCATION POSITIONS AT CAP
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University of Oregon Child & Family Center in Port-
land.Coordinates and tracks the retention of research
subjects, checks and tracks data, and works with project
personnel to complete assessments in accordance with
project time lines. Requires three years of office experi-
ence which included two years at full performance level
and experience generating documents and lead work
responsibility or coordination of office procedures; excel-
lent computer skills; experience gathering information
from the Internet; excellent written and verbal communi-
cation skills and ability to communicate effectively with
individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures; valid
driver's license and good driving record. See job posting
for complete list of requirements. $13.43 - $19.03 per
hour; excellent benefits, including health and dental,
employer-paid retirement, tuition benefits for employee or
an eligible dependent, sick and vacation leave. Applica-
tion information available: Human Resources, 677 East
12th, Suite 400, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
97403-5210; online at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/; 541-
346-3159. Application deadline 10/15/12. AA/EO/ADA
institution committed to cultural diversity.
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