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WWW . THESKANNER . COM J ULY 10, 2013 P ORTLAND , O REGON V OLUME XXXV, N O . 40 25 CENTS For The Skanner news alerts Text "NEWS" to 503-715-0890 or scan this QR code C HALLENGING P EOPLE TO S HAPE A B ETTER F UTURE N OW Editorial Wins Award NNPA The Skanner News takes a first in national competition Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News See AWARD on page 3 INDEX News ......................2,3 Opinion .....................4 A & E ......................5,8 Food..........................6 Auto...........................7 Bids/Classifieds ..........7 PHOTO BY BERNIE FOSTER T he Skanner News has taken first place in the Best Editorial category at the National Newspaper Publisher Asso- ciation Awards, for “Don’t Play Politics With Our Lives.” The editorial urged action to change the system of police discipline. The National Newspaper Publishers Asso- ciation represents about 200 African Ameri- can newspapers. The NNPA held its annual convention June 26-29 in Nashville, Tenn. The event celebrated 187 years of the Black Press, and recognized the best work of 2012 and brought together publishers, industry leaders and academics. The Black press has a circulation of 19.5 million readers. The NNPA presented the traditional Merit awards for excellence in publishing. The St. Louis American won the top award for general excellence for the second con- secutive year. The NNPA also presented excellence awards for two smaller cate- gories. The Houston Defender won for the best mid-sized paper. And The Miami Times won for the best paper with a smaller circu- lation. “There were many exceptional entries this year,” said Karl B. Rodney, Merit Awards Chairman and publisher of the Carib News. “We congratulate not only the winners, but other papers that exemplify excellence every week.” Speakers led discussions on everything from education, Hip-hop and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to AIDs prevention, financial forecasting and the future of digital publishing. And partici- pants shared their perspectives on the chal- lenges facing African American communities Among more than two dozen panelists were: rapper Kangol Kid, music producer Ralph McDaniels, Jineea Butler, founder of the Hip Hop Union; Osei Mevs, associate VP at Meharry Medical College; Glenda VIPS such as Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, and his wife, controversial education reformer Michelle Rhee, center, rubbed elbows with members of the Black press in Nashville, Tenn., for the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association convention. See a slideshow of the event at www.theskanner.com. Second Chances are for Everyone Donate your used work clothes to SCAFÉ or volunteer as a mentor By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News S econd Chances are for Everyone is one of Port- land’s newest nonprofits. Founded by Emanuel Price, SCAFÉ—rhyme it with café– helps men into work and careers, by offering mentorship and practical support. Price says his goal is to help men who have been to prison overcome that barrier to employment. “A lot of people will hear that you have been incarcerated and they just discard you to the trash,” Price said. “I saw how men I knew were facing barriers and having a hard time getting work. I really believe Second Chances are for Everyone, and this is what I’m trying to achieve with the help of the community.” Similar to Dress for Success, SCAFÉ is building up a store of work clothes so that men can look the part, when they apply and interview for jobs. And the nonprofit is building relation- ships with employers who are willing to consider hiring peo- ple whose resumes have gaps and blemishes. Price said about 50 percent of employers are open-minded when approached directly. And while he understands why some employers hesitate to hire men with felony convictions, SCAFÉ’s mission is to show that people who have made mis- takes and taken responsibility for them, can be mature, hard- working, and loyal. Former felons can be good people and great employees. Employers who have opened their doors to SCAFÉ, include Shower Pan Man, Tualatin mechanic Jason Gildner, and New Seasons, as well as non- profit Constructing Hope. Price said men hear about SCAFÉ from parole and proba- tion officers, and other commu- nity connections. He also makes personal connections with pris- oners through his volunteer work, educating inmates on how to prevent HIV and AIDS. What inspired Price to go to See SCAFÉ on page 3 Changes to GED Requirements Take Anyone working to finish their education needs to do it soon PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — GED exams for those who want an alternative way to earn a high school diploma are about to change and community organizations in Portland are encouraging people to finish their studies this year before the tests gets harder or more complex. As The Skanner and the Oregonian have reported, groups that usually address pover- ty, gang activity and immigration are trying to persuade people to get their GED by the end of the year. The GED will change in January 2014. The new tests will be more difficult, in line with the Common Core Standards. People who haven’t completed the test by the end of December will have to start over. It’s important because having that certificate helps people find better jobs, get into col- lege and start careers. Free GED Tutoring In East Portland, the Rosewood Initiative is offering free tutoring from 2 - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 16126 SE Stark Street. Other groups offering free help include: Straightway Services, 503.516.9148Straightwayservices@live. See GED on page 3
