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Page 10 The Skanner July 12, 2017 cont’d from pg 9 with actress Jada Pin- kett and others at a later Million Women March, which she helped to orga- nize. She also became friends with African-American icons C. Delores Tuck- er, Dorothy Height and Coretta Scott King. “Martha will be known for her passion, she was extremely passionate about her family about her culture and most of all about Dr. Chavis,” said Kent Matlock, the chair- man of Matlock Adver- tising and Public Rela- tions in Atlanta, Ga. Matlock noted how piv- otal a role Rivera Chavis played in the unprec- edented “Fair-Share” deal made between the NAACP and Denny’s Restaurants aft er the chain had been charged with racial discrimina- tion at several of its prop- erties. The deal in which Den- ny’s pledged to hire and promote minorities and increase purchases from minority-owned busi- ness was estimated at more than $1 billion over seven years. “Martha was a strong civic-minded person,” Matlock said. “I trace it back to her [Dominican Republic] roots. She was high-spirited and com- mitted. She had an un- derstanding way about her and was very accept- ing of other people. The world was a better place with her in it.” NAFEO president and CEO Dr. Lezli Baskerville issued a statement saying she knew Rivera Chavis to be a loving and doting wife and mother. “I knew her also as a courageous, strategic, freedom fi ghter who val- iantly helped to shaped and lead campaigns for freedom, justice and human dignity for all persons, in her birth country, on the African continent, Cuba, and in her adopted country of these United States,” Baskerville said. Funeral arrangements for Martha Rivera Cha- vis, the devoted wife of civil rights leader and National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., have been announced. The Celebration of Life for Rivera Chavis was held at Martin’s Home for Service Inc. Chapel July 11 at 6 p.m. For mor- er information, visit w w w.martinshfs.com. The memorial burial services will be held at the Funeraria del Pueblo Avendia Independencia in San Pedro de Macrois, Dominican Republic on July 12 and July 13. A me- morial fund has been es- tablished for Rivera Cha- vis, who will be buried in the Dominican Republic. Those wishing to con- tribute can visit https:// nnpamartharchavisme- morialfund.mydagsite. com/. Community Business Directory BEAUTY SALON & BARBERSHOPS We’re Here and We’re Not Going Anywhere Deans Beauty Salon & Barbershop PHOTO BY THE SKANNER STAFF News Chavis OREGON’S OLDEST BLACK BEAUTY SALON & BARBERSHOP Serving our community since 1954 U.S. Black Catholics Meet in Orlando Thousands of adults, teens and clergy met in Orlando, Florida last week at the National Black Catholic Congress XII. Opening the conference was Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, of Nigeria, appointed by Pope Francis as First Prefect of the New Dicastery for Promoting Integal Human Development. Many Black U.S. bishops, sisters and priests were in attendance. A large contingency of teenagers attended separate workshops to address their concerns. Bishop John Ricard of Pensacola-Tallahassee worked with a group of parishioners from across the country in the fi ve-year planning process for the congress. Attending the NOBCC congress were: (Pictured left) Mary Harvey, Holy Redeemer; Anthony Jones, St. Andrew; the Rev. Charles Wood, vicar, Our Lady of the Lake, Lake Oswego and Edna Hicks, St. Andrew. (Not pictured) the Rev. Martin King, pastor, St. Thomas More. Obituary: Teresa Sue Ransom July 17, 1963 - June 28, 2017 Teresa Sue Ransom passed away June 28th, surrounded by family and friends aft er a short battle with cancer. Born in Grand Junc- Teresa Sue Ransom tion, Colorado, July 17, 1963, Teresa and family migrat- ed to Portland, Oregon where she at- tended Parkrose elementary and high school, later earning her medical as- sisting degree from Portland Commu- nity College and Concordia College. Teresa’s passion for community, those in need and in recovery lead to a ca- reer as Lead Medical As- sistant at Central City C o n c e r n’ s Wound Clin- ic. Teresa was an ac- tive member in the recov- ery commu- nity, specifi - cally with The Miracles Club. Teresa enjoyed the title of family historian, family events, a member of Allen Temple Church; an avid fi sh- er-woman and lover of yard sales. Teresa leaves behind mother, Mil- dred Hill of Portland, Oregon; chil- dren James Allen, Whitney Rosemon, Justin Ransom, Carla Gibson, Terrae Ransom; siblings Lee Roberson, Ame- lia Moore, Earllene Lopez, Glynnis Woods, Earl Woods Jr., Rodney Riley; eight grandchildren; thirteen nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family. Services will be held at 11am, Friday, July 14th, at Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97211. Following services, share in Repass of fellowship, love & food for family, friends & community at The Miracles Club, 4200 NE Martin Lu- ther King Jr., Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97211. Family will receive friends 4pm - 7pm, Thursday, July 13th at Terry Family Funeral Home, 2337 N. Wil- liams Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97211. 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