Portland Campaign to End the New Jim Crow

Dedicated to building an inclusive grassroots movement to dismantle the New Jim Crow and its racist practices. These practices include mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, police brutality and the impoverishment of individuals and communities. This effort is led by a broad multi-racial, multi-cultural people and organizations including those most directly affected and their allies.

(facebook – New Jim Crow PDX)
(website – www.newjimcrowpdx.wordpress.com)
(twitter – @newjimcrowpdx)
(email – newjimcrowpdx@gmail.com)

Tues. Aug. 6th , 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Race Talks 2: Trayvon Martin & “Respect My Gangsta” featuring Teressa Raiford. Jefferson High School Cafeteria, 5210 N. Kerby Ave., between Killingsworth & Alberta

Thurs, Aug. 8th , 5pm – General Meeting, Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform. Allen Temple, 4236 NE 8th Ave @ Skidmore

Mon. Aug. 12th, 6 -7 pm – Keaton Otis Vigil – Monthly vigil to demand justice for an unarmed Black man killed by Portland police. NE Halsey/ NE 6th. On facebook – Justice for Keaton Otis

Tues. Aug. 13th , 7pm – Race Talks – “Micro-aggressions: Small things can hurt” Speakers: Cat Goughour, Katrina Brown. McMenamin’s Kennedy School, Gymnasium (5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.)

Wed. Aug. 14th , 6 – 9pm – Second Wednesday Parent Gathering- Portland Parent Union, in struggle against “school pushouts” and the school-to-prison-pipeline, sponsors a confidential parent gathering. Location TBA. Call 503-880-9145.

Sat. Aug. 17th , 11 – 1pm – Portland Campaign to End the New Jim Crow, general meeting PCC Cascade Student Center, Rm 204

Fri. Aug. 23rd , Dinner & Movie – “Fruitvale Station” (the story of police murder of Oscar Grant), Pastini Pastaria on Broadway, then Lloyd Center Mall Theaters — go to facebook event page – People Celebrating People & Portland Parent Union Gatherings. 503-880-9145

Sat. Aug. 24th , 10 am – 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, march from Terry Shrunk Plaza to rally at 1pm – Waterfront Park, sponsored by the Albina Ministerial Alliance for Justice and Police Reform. Co-sponsors include Urban League, NAACP, ACLU, EMO, OR AFL-CIO, Portland Campaign to End the New Jim Crow. For jobs, against police brutality, for education & healthcare.

Sat. Aug. 24th, 6 – 9pm Restorative Listening Dialog Circle – discussion of Trayvon Martin verdict and “Fruitvale Station”. Concordia University’s Library, 2900 NE Liberty St. Rm 120. Portland Parent Union. 503-880-9145

According to Chad Stover, policy assistant to Mayor Charlie Hales, Friends of Last Thursday has applied for a permit for the May 30th Last Thursday. Here are the city’s conditions for approval of that permit:

This permit is effective on May 30, 2013 and does not authorize future closures.

FoLT is responsible for contracting 15 DPSST Certified Security and 20 volunteers to help manage the event. The 20 volunteers must have brightly colored shirts that are easily recognizable, indicating that they are volunteers. FoLT must show documentation that they have hired 15 DPSST Certified Security.

• FoLT must assign a minimum of 2 ambassadors per 2 blocks for communication with security and monitoring the event.

• FoLT must provide at least two portable restrooms every other block.

• FoLT must ensure that a minimum 18’ street width is maintained on Alberta Street.

• FoLT must help ensure that a minimum 14’ street width is maintained on side streets (no double parking allowed).

• FoLT must help ensure that there is no consumption of alcohol outside of designated areas.

• FoLT is responsible for managing musicians and keeping them in compliance with the City Noise Ordinance, as is required of organizers for each neighborhood street fair.

• FoLT must help clear the street promptly at 10 pm. 

• The Street Closure permit does not authorize the use of fire in the closed street area. However, if the event organizer allows Performance Art/ Fire Effects, a permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office must be obtained in advance.

• FoLT must help ensure that intersections remain free from obstructions (including vending carts, vehicles or moveable barricades) for 10’ from the adjoining streetavenue curb line.

 • FoLT must help ensure that use of propane is under the benefit of permit through the Fire Marshall’s Office (FMO), including cooking and heating devices.

• FoLT must help ensure that street parking shall be no farther than 1’ from the curb in an area that allows parking, and no closer than 10’ to any hydrant.

• FoLT must help ensure that Hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDCs) shall be free of any obstructions in a 3’ radius, or 6’ diameter, and have clear access to the street.

• FoLT must help ensure that all exits in any business open to the public shall be maintained clear of all obstacles.