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2005 PRESS RELEASES
BRIDGETOWN VOICES:
Immigrants and Refugees in Portland
A Neighborhood Forum inside City Hall
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
Noon to 5:00 PM
Portland City Hall
Council Chambers
1221 SW 4th Avenue
One out of every eight residents in the greater Portland
Tri-County area is foreign-born. In some East Portland neighborhoods,
immigrants represent one out of every three residents.
Isolated linguistically and culturally, many recent immigrants
are unable to find sustainable employment, the bulk of their
time and energy put toward basic needs rather than civic involvement.
How can we integrate new immigrants into our City and ensure
that they have equal access to both process and services?
We invite you to participate in a public discussion in the
Council Chambers of City Hall on Saturday, December 3rd between
Noon and 5:00 PM examining these and other critical issues
facing immigrants and refugees in Portland. More
About the Event
September
11 , 2005
The Global Portland Festival
Hope Begins When Fear Ends
Noon to 6:00 PM
Holladay Park (across from
Lloyd Center)
The Community Language and Culture Bank will host the 2nd
Annual Global Portland Festival on Sunday, September 11th
at Holladay Park. The festival is free, family-friendly and
open to all.
This day-long event offers a time for all Portlanders to
gather in reflection and celebration of our diversity and
unity, under the theme hope begins when fear ends.
THIS YEAR'S
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Speakers from diverse communities
across Portland
- World music and dance all day,
including Ghanian drummer Chata Addy, award-winning Native
American story teller Ed Edmo and many others
- Over 50 community organizations
- Engaging public forums and workshops
- A vibrant children and families
area
- African, Middle Eastern and
Moldovan food
Join us, rain or shine, to connect, dance, eat, sing and
grow together! There will be plenty of story and photo opportunities
as locals gather to focus on global issues.
For more information, high-resolution graphics, or interview
contacts, please visit www.interculturalorganizing.org, or
call Scott at 503-287-4117. More
about the Event.
June 28, 2005
Film Screening
The Letter: An American Town and the Somali Invasion
The Letter is a feature-length documentary exploring
what American news outlets dubbed the "Somali invasion" of
Lewiston, Maine – an insulated, predominantly white former
mill town struggling to maintain its equilibrium in the wake
of 9/11.
About the Event
May 31, 2005
Venezuela, Rebirth of a Nation
PSU Adjunct Professor John Olmsted recently went to Venezuela
to witness what he calls "a rebirth of a nation."
He participated in the World Solidarity Conference with the
Bolivarian revolutionaries in Venezuela. The conference marked
the third anniversary of the attempted coup against the democratically
elected government of Hugo Chavez. On May 31, John will be
sharing with local Portlanders his first hand experience in
Venezuela.
About the Public
Forum
April 14, 2005
First They Came for the Muslims: America's War on Immigrants
Shortly after the September 11th terrorist attacks, President
George W. Bush declared a "war on terror." Although Bush has
repeatedly stated that the war on terror is not a war on immigrants,
collateral damage to immigrants, refugees and asylees is irrefutable.
One week after the terrible attacks of September 11th, the
government began implementing policies and legislation that
have eroded the fundamental civil and constitutional rights
of immigrants and non-citizens, all in the name of “national
security.” Has three and 1/2 years of targeting immigrant
communities made us safer or have these policies created a
climate of fear and distrust? On April 14, the Center will
host a public forum on the post-9/11 immigration law changes.
About the Public
Forum
March 23, 2005
Darfur Destroyed: Film and Discussion
Civil war in Sudan is nothing new. Shortly after Sudan gained
independence in 1956, religious and tribal conflict erupted.
The most recent manifestation of violence began in 2003. Both
sides have been accused of committing serious human rights
violations, including mass killing, looting, and rapes of
the civilian population. However, the better-armed Janjaweed
quickly gained the upper hand. Tens of thousands have been
killed and as many as a million more have been driven from
their homes, causing a major humanitarian crisis in the region. What
are the root causes of this conflict? How is the international
community responding? On Wednesday, March 23, Washington
State University Vancouver's Center for Social and Environmental
Justice will present a screening of the short Human Rights
Watch video "Darfur Destroyed," with an eyewitness account
of the destruction and relief efforts by Mary Beth Morand,
a member of Mercy Corps' Global Emergency Operations Team.
Reflections by Kayse Jama Founder/Director of Community Language
and Culture Bank, and Griffin Jack, former Director of Mercy
Corps Northwest will follow.
About the Public Forum
February 26, 2005
A Nonviolent Response to Genocide
Dr. Elavie Ndura, a Hutu from Burundi, a Fulbright scholar,
and a world renowned speaker and professor of Multicultural
Education at the University of Nevada, Reno will present her
experience of and solution to genocide.
About the Public Forum
February 21, 2005
Ivory Coast Update
In late 2004, the world turned its attention to Cote d’Ivoire,
where sudden pro-government confrontations with French troops
wounded hundreds and left many dead. Find out what happened--and
what's happening now.
About the Public
Forum
January 8, 2005
Help Fight Racism in Southwest Portland
An organized hate group from the Portland metro area plans
to distribute racist flyers in several neighborhoods in Southwest
Portland on January 8th, 2005. Help neighbors counter hate.
About the Unity
Rally
2008
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2006
PRESS RELEASES
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
February
25, 2008
"Our Leaders Now Come in Many Colors"
People of color assume leadership positions.
The
Oregonian
January
25, 2008
Audio Interview
Executive Director Kayse Jama discusses the origins of CIO,
our mission, the recent City Hall win and Oregon's upcoming
anti-immigrant ballot initiatives on KBOO community radio.
KBOO
Community Radio
January
25, 2008
Audio Interview
Executive Director Kayse Jama discusses the origins of CIO,
our mission, the recent City Hall win and Oregon's upcoming
anti-immigrant ballot initiatives on KBOO community radio.
KBOO
Community Radio
January
24, 2008
"New Human Relations office to cover a range of concerns"
“Life in Portland is not the same for everyone,” says Jorge
Espinosa, a Portland Community College professor.
El
Hispanic News
January
19, 2008
"Race issues need airing, mayor says"
Portland Mayor Tom Potter gives his final State of the City
speech.
The
Oregonian
January
17, 2008
"Portland sets up Office of Human Relations
Rights"
The city gives approval at Jefferson High, where a student
testifies it will be a place to seek justice.
The
Oregonian
January
14, 2008
"Awakening the City's Conscience"
The Portland City Council should move this week to create
a new Human Relations Commission.
The
Oregonian
January
10, 2008
"City to Create Human Relations Office"
Commission could handle discrimination, bias claims in Portland.
The
Skanner
December
23, 2007
"Peace Groups' Inner Turmol"
Latino, African American and Asian activists insist that to
fully involve them in the peace movement, the discussion needs
to widen to address race and social injustice.
The
Oregonian
November
2, 2007
"Activists Fend Off Chavez Compromise"
A Latino group wants the labor leader's name to replace Interstate
on signs, and members are looking for support.
The
Oregonian
March 26
, 2007
"Oregon Minority Business Profile: Good Works"
Kayse Jama lends a voice to Portland's immigrant and refugee
communities.
Oregon
Minority Business
March
22 , 2007
"Tipping Point"
Cop union softens stance on racial profiling.
Portland
Mercury
February
6 , 2007
"Great Expectations"
Columnist Maileen Hamto writes about Portland's new immigrant
and refugee task force.
Asian
Reporter
January
23 , 2007
"United We Stand"
Immigrant task force to address needs of growing community.
Street
Roots
January
10 , 2007
"New Portland panel to check for racial profiling by
police"
The City Council will announce today on the creation of a
new racial profiling committee.
The
Oregonian
January,
2007
"Racial Profiling is Confirmed in Portland"
Special to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (also
known as the Black Press of America) from the Portland Skanner.
The
NNPA
December
6, 2006
"Political Imprisonment Charged"
Supporters of civil liberties rally for justice Monday outside
Pioneer Courthouse in the case of a Patrice Lumumba Ford.
The
Portland Observer
November
30, 2006
"City Focuses on Refugee Population"
Immigrant task force to address needs of growing community.
The
Skanner
October
26, 2006
"Profiling Report Released" Summary of listening
sessions presents city with rare opportunity.
The
Skanner
October
26, 2006
"Minorities win double header at city council"
El
Hispanic News
October
25, 2006
"Portland wakes up to power of inclusiveness"
Grassroots leaders have always had to forge their own
pathways to power. Now they're being welcomed in by City Council
members and Mayor Tom Potter, who has been heralding inclusiveness
since his campaign.
The
Oregonian
October
20, 2006
"Advocacy groups, police union sharply divided on racial
profiling" City Council - Portland's police chief
largely supports activists' recommendations but opposes tracking
police stops.
The
Oregonian
October
18, 2006
"Pottering Around" Mayor may delay racial
profiling commission.
Portland
Mercury
October
18, 2006
"Council tackles ethnic, immigrant issues" Diversity
- Two proposals look to address inequity, gentrification and
other obstacles.
The
Oregonian
October
6, 2006
"Groups suggest how to end racial profiling"
Police - The chief likes most of the ideas, except the
analysis of individual officers' traffic stops.
The
Oregonian
October
5, 2006
"Bad Apples" Cops likely to reject key racial
profiling recommendation.
Portland
Mercury
August
20, 2006
"Immigrants' needs are simliar, but challenges are different"
Dreams - A forum brings together minority groups with
community and elected leaders.
The
Oregonian
August
16, 2006
"Newcomers' agenda edges to forefront" Scoot
over, Portland, the newly arrived immigrants and refugees
want more respect.
The
Oregonian
August
1, 2006
"Intercultural organizing gives Portland a purpose and
a vision" by independent journalist Sherry Harbert
Foreign
Interest
February
16 , 2006
"Immigrants in Northwest share thoughts about policies"
Report urges clearing barriers to citizenship, protecting
rights.
Statesman
Journal
February
1, 2006
"Immigrant Class Aims for Understanding" RISE
workshop looks to eliminate some common misconceptions about
immigration. Reporter Abe Proctor covers the story.
The
Skanner
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