State of Black Oregon Event Schedule

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Urban LeagueThe Urban League of Portland’s State of Black Oregon was published in 2009 for the first time in 17 years. It confirmed that social and economic disparities and systemic disadvantage still exist for African Americans and other people of color.

The State of Black Oregon offers a plan of action. JOIN US. Hear the facts. Be part of the solution. You are invited to attend any or all of the events below as we shape a bold policy agenda to address the disparities highlighted in the report.

Marcus C. Mundy
Urban League of Portland

Join us if you can at the following events:

State of Black Oregon presentation to Multnomah County Board of Commissioners
Thursday, November 12, 9am
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Panel: Marcus Mundy, Urban League, Sheila Holden, Interstate Urban Renewal, Tricia Tillman, Office of Multicultural Health, Carolyn Leonard, Portland Public Schools

State of Black Oregon Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Portland Community College,
Cascade Campus
Terrell Hall, Room 122
705 N. Killingsworth. Portland, OR

State of Black Oregon Symposium
Thursday, December 3, 9am
Smith Memorial Student Union
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

Sunshine Dixon
Urban League of Portland
Community Organizer
10 N Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
503-280-2618
sdixon@ulpdx.org
www.ulpdx.org
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Save the date! Join the Urban League of Portland on November 12, 2009 for their Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner.
Click here for information regarding advertising, sponsorship and tickets.

N/NE Economic Development Initiative Videos Online

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwepUaH3ZaI&feature=related]The Portland Development Commission’s North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative, which is intended to make urban renewal in these areas benefit the residents and businesses already here, has posted videos of its input gathering efforts.

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The initiative has its own Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pdxNNEDI

PPS Students to Operate Waffle Cart on Alberta

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News from Portland Public Schools:

Students helped design and will help manage Solar Waffle Works, a new food cart located at N.E. Alberta St. and 23rd Ave.
A new solar-powered food cart in northeast Portland serves up more than waffles.

Located at N.E. Alberta St. and 23rd Ave. and set to open this month, the small blue trailer housing “Solar Waffle Works” is a nonprofit project that helps high school graduates gain independent living skills and vocational training.

Read the full story at: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/news/1575.htm

Bobby Fouther to Receive Spirit of Portland Award

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Bobby FoutherBobby Fouther, dance instructor, artist, member of the Oregon Ballet Theatre outreach staff, and tireless King School supporter and volunteer has been selected to receive the “Independent Spirit Award” for his work in the community. I hope you can attend the ceremony and celebrate. Admission is free to all.

25 winners will be receiving the coveted 2009 Spirit of Portland Award during an evening ceremony at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 starting at 7 p.m. The group of winners includes those chosen in various categories by the Selection Committee last week and those selected by Council members to receive the newly created Commissioner’s Award.

The Award Ceremony will be held in the Newmark Theatre, one of the PCPA’s three theatres. A reception with cake and beverages in the spacious lobby downstairs will follow. The Newmark Theatre is located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway at the Main Street intersection in downtown Portland.

Workshop Series on Using Video and Social Media

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Central Northeast Neighbors and Portland Community Media:

Reach more people! Learn how to tell your stories with video! You can make community media, too!

SmartAccess™ Center at Central Northeast Neighbors Coalition (CNN) Opens October 27th!

What: FREE Orientation to the new SmartAccess™ Center: overview and goals of SmartAccess™ workshops, the history and mission of Portland Community Media, the role that community media plays in civic life and community engagement through civic media, advocacy and storytelling. It’s also a celebration of this new and exciting partnership!

When: Tuesday, October 27th 6:30-8:30 pm. This orientation is required and a prerequisite to participate in any of the workshops below offered at CNN.

Where: Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) 4415 NE 87th, just north of Sandy Blvd. (the location for all workshops)

How to register for the Orientation, Workshops, and Language Interpretation: Please email Cece Hughley Noel, SmartAccess™ Administrator at Portland Community Media, cece@pcmtv.org 503-288-1515 x121

SmartAccess™ Center Fall Workshops at CNN

DIY Video: Using Your Camcorder to Produce and Share Videos
DIY Video covers how to effectively use your camcorder or Flip video camera to produce the best possible results. Selected topics covered will include affordable lighting options, consumer grade cameras, inexpensive microphones, and low-cost or free editing software! [Participants need to bring their own camcorder/camera to this interactive workshop.]
Tues., Nov. 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or Thurs., Nov. 5 6:30 – 8:30 pm Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

Social Networking: Using Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn
This workshop is an introduction to using the internet and new media tools to effectively communicate on the web. Participants will be able to set up an online social networking account, using tools such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn to share information about their group, cause or organization. [Participants need to have basic keyboard skills and an email address to sign on to services.]
Tues., Nov. 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or Thurs., Nov. 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

Social Media: Getting Your Videos on the Web
This introductory workshop will help you learn how to upload videos from your camera or other source onto web sites, such as YouTube™ or blip.tv. Participants will learn tips and tricks for shooting, editing, compressing and uploading to the web and how to effectively use the net to increase views and networking opportunities. [Participants should bring a QuickTime clip less than five minutes long that they would like to upload or a sample video can be provided.]
Tues., Nov. 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or November 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

*Register for the series and pay only $25 for all three classes!

Are you curious about community media? Take a look at this project from a recent workshop. To see an example of what you can do Click Here!

More information will be posted on the CNN web site www.cnncoalition.org