Upcoming events in our neighborhood!

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Feb 18: Discussion on race & gender with author Ahjamu Umi at Reflections.

Feb 19: Vocals United fundraiser at McCoy Academy/Open Door Gallery.

Feb 20: Restorative Listening Project on Gentrification event with Dr. Sharif Abdullah.

Feb 20: King school ground weeding – final weeding day.

Feb 22: NECN’s Land Use & Transportation Committee meeting (King can always use someone willing to represent our neighborhood at these meetings!)

Feb 25: Next GroundWork Portland workshop at Emerson Street Garden, ‘Tools and tricks.’

Feb 25: The International Center for Traditional Childbearing’s Healthy Family and Baby Lead Awareness Event!

Feb 26: PFLAG Portland Black Chapter 3rd Anniversary Celebration at Curious Comedy.

Feb 27: Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area Advisory Meeting.

March 1: City Council hearing on the Portland Playhouse.

Are there other events you want us to help get the word about? Let us know —  info@kingneighborhood.org.

Hughes Memorial Seeks Involvement in Black History Celebration

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From Hughes Memorial UMC:

We’re having a celebration of Black History – with a focus on Civil Rights on Sunday Afternoon 4 p.m. Feb. 26 and have invited many people in the community come and join us (singers and speakers from many area churches)… If anyone would like to sing and present a musical selection we’d love to chat with you!

Also, we’re especially interested in curbing the gang activity/violence… if anyone has ideas/thoughts, please send them our way…

Sincerely, Robin Franklin, Pastor, Hughes Memorial UMC…
looking to connect in the community and enhance livability!

111 NE Failing St
Portland OR, 97212-1013
Office 503-517-7592

Tennis, Handball, Racquetball
Court Reservations: 503-517-7590

GroundWork Portland’s workshops at the Emerson Street Garden.

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MONTHLY WORKSHOP SERIES AT EMERSON STREET GARDEN!

February 25th: Tools and tricks

March 31st: Garden Layout   April 28th: Seeds and Starts

May 26th: Compost and Soil  June 26th: Herbal Wonders

July28th: Summer Celebration  August 25th: Canning and Preserving

September 29th: Intro to Fall/Cover Crops  October 27th: Harvest Celebration

November 24th: Resource Sharing   December 29th: Let’s Give Back!

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Come learn gardening skills through hands on activities in the
garden, and learn about your community!

This workshop series is FREE!!! All ages are welcome!!!

Would you like to participate or assist with the workshops? Would you like to learn more about Groundwork Portland and how you can help?   Please email: emersonstreegarden@gmail.com

Or contact Groundwork Portland: (503) 662-2590

Emerson Street Garden, 822 NE Emerson Street

Black History Month–Day 14

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In honor of Black History Month, here are few profiles of contributors to history of African descent:

Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.

First Black General

Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.: The Tuskegee Airman was the first African American to become full general and achieve four stars. Upon being promoted to general, he was named commander of the North American Air Defense Command, which made him responsible for all aspects of defense for the United States and Canada.

Benjamin O. Davis Jr

A Tuskegee Airman

During World War II, Benjamin O. Davis Jr. commanded the 99th Pursuit Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group (both part of the Tuskegee Airmen) and became the first black general of the U.S. Air Force. The bravery of the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought enemies abroad and racism at home, has been captured in the George Lucas feature film Red Tails.

Montford Point Marines

First Black Marines

Montford Point Marines: They trained at a facility called Montford Point that operated at Camp Lejeune, N.C., from 1942 to 1949, when the military was segregated. While the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen and buffalo soldiers are well-documented, the Marines have received little recognition. Until now, that is. Congress recently voted to honor about 20,000 with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor.

Thanks to Tanisha and Bryan Jones and their daughter Sinai for compiling these profiles from the following sources:

1) The Encyclopedia of African-American Heritage, by Susan Altman
2) The Roots website, theroots.com
3) Famous Black Inventors website, black-inventor.com

Healthy Babies & Families event at ICTC, Feb 25th.

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The International Center for Traditional Childbearing is celebrating NEW & EXPECTING FAMILIES at our Healthy Family and Baby Lead Awareness Event! This event is FREE! We welcome anyone wanting info for a healthy family. Bring the family for:

-lead learning, FOOD, crafts, facepainting, and RAFFLE PRIZES.

Lead testing on site and a presenter on lead thanks to Multnomah County Health Dept and lead learning materials thanks to Josiah Hill Clinic….

Raffle gifts thanks to  Eco Baby Gear, Grasshopper, Milagros, and In Other Words…..

Food from Panera Bread, Dovetail Bakery, and Peets Coffee!

 

Saturday, February 25th, from 2pm-4pm

At ICTC on 3821 NE MLK Blvd., Portland OR 97212 (btw. NE Failing and Beech St.)

Please call to RSVP at 503-460-9324.

Also find out more about ICTC and the services we offer. These include childbirth workshops, feeding support, couple counseling, parenting circles, celebrating your pregnancy day and doula/birth companion services.
Visit www.ICTCmidwives.org for more info about ICTC.

We hope to see you Saturday, February 25th 2pm-4pm!!