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Local News Y.O.U.t.h. Lift Up acknowledges that racial disparities can lead to economic injustice, obesity, sub- stance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and other education health and social problems,” says organizer and founder Imani Muhammad, past winner of The Skanner News Drum Major for Justice Award. Workshops include: — The Real Gangsta’s of Rap, for youth and adults, by Jasiri X — Soulfly Groovment, for youth, by Erica Brannon E-Rocca; an exercise dance focusing on community support services to reduce the rate of recidivism, while re- building & transforming lives as we help them transition into a healthy life, and soci- ety; — Being Calm and Focused Under Stress, for adults, by Dr. Jay Klusky; introduces the participants to two exercises: Breathing and Positioning. This workshop will also use “Ki Training” as a teaching tool. — Undoing Institutionalized Racism, for youth, by Mireaya Medina, Portland Peace Program; participants will share what they have learned about race, poverty, and how to organize to create change. Participants will learn about how racism affects us mentally, emotionally and physi- cally. — What is Money…Really?, for adults, by Kaon-Jabbar East El; participants will learn the differ- ence between money and debt; abusive practices of collection and debt collectors; the difference between approved money and debt notes. — Human Rights Education Workshop, for youth, by teen leader Karla Dana; the workshop aims to teach youth to operate peacefully in a way that will encourage leadership among their peers and help them make healthy decisions; also participants will learn about human rights and the The annual event is in memory of 14-year-old Davonte Lightfoot, who was shot to death on North Killingsworth Street in January of 2007 workout various styles from the African Diaspora; — Holistic Approach to Health, for youth, by Royal Harris; providing “health literacy” tips on learning more about your health; — Made a Mistake?…So What, for youth, by Emanuel Price of Second Chances Are For Everyone (SCAFE), PHOTO COURTESY PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS continued from page 1 Lift Up America, the Portland Trail Blazers and Tyson Foods, Inc. distributed 30,000 pounds of frozen chicken last Thursday, donated by Tyson to the Oregon Food Bank at the Rose Quarter. The donation marked the first distribution event involving a Portland sports team with Tyson’s KNOW Hunger national campaign. More than 270,000 Oregonians per month eat meals from emergency food boxes. responsibility of youth in creating a brighter future through educating others in their rights as laid out in the United Nations Uni- versal Declaration of Human Rights. — Self Defense and Health, for youth, by Carolyne Haycraft; Prevention in Strength Programs for girls and boys will present two coed workshops for youth 13-15. The focus will be on building successful relationships that are safe, fun and healthy. Northeast Portland to the outskirts of the city, while middle- and upper-income Whites moved in. “The City of Portland and the Portland Development commission have a history of broken promises and backroom processes that have resulted in the gentrification of African Americans and our community has suffered.” Maxine Fitzpatrick, executive director of housing nonprofit PCRI, laid out the group’s demands, which she called simple, necessary and possible: 1. A full accounting of tax increment financing (urban renewal) in the Interstate Urban Renewal and Oregon Convention Center areas, to include all funding recipi- ent names and amounts. 2. Creation of a Vanport small business assistance fund to support small businesses in the neighborhood of the develop- ment site. “ PDC has taken too long to fulfill promises to many of us and they should actively undertake restorative policies in order to make right on those promises,” Fitzpatrick said. 3. A legally enforcable community benefits agreement —negotiated by an independently controlled commu- nity body —to ensure the employment of African Americans and other community members. Fitzpatrick also said the group hopes that affordable housing will be built on the site and made available to displaced former res- idents. Cyreena Boston, PAALF co-chair said the group believes, ”development in the Inter- state Corridor Urban Renewal Area and by extension, all development, should serve the needs of the diverse communities that live in it, especially low-income people, people of color and immigrant communi- ties. “These communities must be central to the decision making process about the development and management of their neighborhoods. “Beginning this month, PAALF will host community visioning sessions that will bring together neighbors and community members who have been displaced to deter- mine what outcome they would like to see for this property, and other city of Portland owned vacant lots -- be it housing, a grocery store, retail space or a community center.” The controversial development drew fire after the Portland Development Commis- sion announced it had sold the land to developer Majestic Realty for $2.4 million less than its appraised value. Protesters also disagreed with the city’s claim that the neighborhood is a food desert that needed a grocery store. In a statement, Mayor Hales and the Port- land Development Commission said they intend to work with both supporters and opponents of the plan to find a development plan that works. the next seven years. Beemer, who left Sisters of the Road’s chief position after helping the staff create a collective management structure last year, is also co-chair of the U.S. Assembly to End Poverty; a former member of the National Coordinating Council of the Poor Peoples’ Economic Human Rights Campaign; and a founding board members of the Western Regional Advocacy Project. She has been honored for her work by the Red Cross’ Red Dress Society. The spate of good news is a noteworthy development for the little station, where bad press and infighting on the board of direc- tors led to an identity crisis last year and the resignation of an interim station manager. Crenshaw has for many years been active in anti-poverty and anti-racism community activism. He recently partnered with Dead Prez on a new recording, “Superheroes,” described as “a classic tribute to everyday people.” Crenshaw will be presenting at Concordia University’s TedX conference next May on The Power of Words. He also participates with the Afrikan Hip Hop Caravan and plans a trip to that continent later this year. “I think that the co-leadership arrange- ment is going to be ideal for KBOO,” Bristow said on Facebook yesterday. “Mon- ica has a lot of experience co-directing at Sisters. Mic & Monica have been working well together for many years.” For more information on KBOO Commu- nity Radio go to www.kboo.fm. Trader Joe’s continued from page 1 effect for displacement.” About 10,000 African Americans have left traditionally Black neighborhoods in North and Northeast Portland because of gentrification, Gilliam said. “This doesn’t disqualify Colas from any projects in the future and hopefully we can work with all minority contracting firms to make sure that money spent by city goes to benefit those that need it the most.” Tony Hopson, PAALF co-chair and executive director of the educa- tion nonprofit Self Enhancement Inc. urged reporters and the public to read up on the impact of gentrification and racism in Portland. Hopson cited the Urban League of Portland’s 2010 State of Black Oregon report, the recently released Communities of Color report on Portland’s African American com- munity, and the other communities of color reports. “We are here today to move the action down the field,” he said. Former Sen. Avel Gordly said she is a 67- year resident of Portland. “Gentrification is the forced removal and population replacement from land, of one group of people by another,” Gordly said. “Gentrification is a process, not just an event. It is intentional and planned, with specific policies, programs and develop- ment decisions, used to accomplish the objective of moving one group of people out, and another group of people in. Specif- ically in Portland, this resulted in the forced removal of African Americans and other low-income groups from inner North and The development drew fire after the PDC announced it had sold the land to developer Majestic Realty for $2.4 million less than its appraised value Read the rest of this story online at www.theskanner.com KBOO continued from page 1 the full board unanimously approved the hire of Monica Beemer (well-known/loved from Sisters Of The Road) and Michael Mic Crenshaw (literally the most respected hip- hop artist/activist in town) as the new radio station co-managers! They are two of the most amazing people in Portland (and the planet), and a perfect fit for the job. Check ‘em out!” Bristow also announced that the Federal Communications Commission has approved the station’s operating license for February 5, 2014 The Portland Skanner Page 3
