The Urban League
VIEW
Vol. 3, No. 2
Summer/Fall 1993
"48 Years of Quality Service"
Published by the Urban League of Portland
10 North Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 280-2600
Computer Training
and new job services
open at League
Free computer training for
low-income job seekers is now
available at the Urban League,
thanks to a $300,000 grant awarded
by the Meyer Memorial Trust and
in-kind donations from IBM
Interim Director Cletus Moore, Jr.
Corporation. The three-year grant
also allows the League to expand its
services for adult job seekers.
Cletus B. Moore, Jr.
named Urban League
interim director
The new Urban League/IBM
Cletus B. Moore, Jr. has been named interim
director of the Urban League of Portland by
provided 27 personal computers, software
placement assistance from the League's
Employment Department. "Now we can
and other materials. "Dr. Tukufu and
take a client through career counseling, job
the Executive Committee of the Urban
Education Director Herman Lessard were
two very persuasive negotiators," noted
IBM Portland area manager Bruce Leader
at the opening.
training, placement assistance, and
League board of directors.
Moore, who is 46, is currently the League's
vice president of finance and
administration. He will become interim
Computer Training Center opened in
Computer training students Anthony Lavine andBilly Rucker (left to right) at new Center.
September at the League's 10 N.
Russell building. IBM Corporation
The training center offers 15-week courses
director after current Urban League
in desk-top publishing, network
President Darryl Tukufu, Ph.D. leaves on
October 31 to assume a new position as
director of the Public Services Institute at
Lorain County Community College outside
Cleveland, Ohio (see article on page 3).
management, database management, Word
Perfect and Lotus. Studies have indicated a
shortage of skilled workers in these areas in
Moore will serve as interim director until a
job," said Herman Lessard, who directs the
center.
permanent president and chief executive
officer is appointed. Urban League board
chair Gina Wood expects that appointment
will take place "within six months".
As interim director Moore's primary duty
will be to maintain the League's current
programs. He will report to an operational
committee composed of three Board
members: Joan Brown-Kline, president of
Brown-Kline and Company; Elizabeth
Kutza, Ph.D., director of Portland State
University's Institute of Aging; and
William Spivey, Ph.D., vice president,
business alliances for Tektronix, Inc.
(continued on page three)
the Portland metro area. "We believe that
advanced computer training offers job
seekers the fastest path to a family wage
Training graduates will receive job
Those on hand for opening
day at the new Computer
Training Center included
Urban League President Dr.
Darryl Tukufu, Meyer
Memorial Trust Program Officer Gloria Gostnell, IBM
Portland Area Manager
Bruce Leader and Urban
League Education Director
Herman Lessard Jr.
follow-up after the hire is made," said the
League's Dr. Tukufu. The Meyer grant will
also allow the Employment Department to
offer more flexible service hours, schedule
more workshops for job seekers, and expand
job retention and outreach recruitment
services.
Computer courses are offered on a sliding
fee scale, with no charge for low income
clients. Enrollment is open to both
unemployed and employed job seekers.
The next term of classes begins in January.
For more information, contact Sue Sargent
at (503) 280-2600.
New Urban League Street Academy helps
drop-outs get back into school
A new Street Academy at the Urban League
will function as an alternative school for up
to 50 youth who have left public schools in
Portland. Portland Public Schools awarded
the Urban League up to $202,800 to operate
the program, contingent on the League
recruiting and retaining students for the
program.
a school setting."
Dr. Bierwirth emphasized that funding is
contingent on youth remaining in the
program. The Urban League will send a bill
once a month to the school district detailing
how many students are involved in the
program.
The Street Academy will be based at the
Urban League's Whitney M. Young, Jr.
for students who have dropped out or been
Education and Cultural Center, which has
pushed out of a traditional school setting,"
provided after-school tutorial assistance to
said Urban League President Dr. Darryl
students for the past decade. Students will
Tukufu. "The Street Academy will help
"We are extremely happy to offer a program
dropouts and pushouts find a way to
continue an education that will help them
achieve their dreams."
The Urban League program is one of three
in Portland that received grants totaling half
a million dollars. Dr. Jack Bierwirth,
Superintendent of Portland Public Schools,
said the programs were made possible by a
change in state law that allocates revenue to
have an opportunity to remain at the Street
Academy or transition into one of
Portland's public schools.
The Center's facilities include study space
New Guild President Peggy Ross
Peggy Ross elected
President of Guild
for 70 students, computers and a The Urban League of Portland Guild has
multicultural reference library. The Center
elected Peggy C. Ross president for
is housed in the Urban League's main
building, providing students with easy
of the Urban League that supports the
1993/95. The Guild is a volunteer auxiliary
access to other League programs, such as
counseling, a Computer Training Center,
and the Male and Female Responsibility
programs.
League with special events, fund raisers and
service programs.
are not attending school," Dr. Bierwirth
said. "We can now channel revenue to
Staff request the community's help in
programs like the Street Academy that will
identify drop-outs and bring them back into
Street Academy.
Entrepreneurs. An Arkansas native, Peggy
has lived in Portland since 1977. She was
formerly the Guild's vice president.
school districts based on the number of
students. "We estimate that there are 2500
to 3500 school age youth in Portland who
Our Children's Store
supports League and
other youth charities
Holiday shoppers can purchase some great
gifts and support their favorite youth charity
at the sametimethis ycar The
Al
League and 33 other non-profits that serve
children are selling gifts through December
at Our Children's Store at 510 SW
identifying youth who are eligible for the
For information,
contact Mia Sims at (503) 280-2600.
Peggy is development services manager
with the Oregon Association of Minority
Also elected to two-year terms were:
o Faye Burch, Vice President
Our
Char'.ren's
Store
o Seona Baldwin, Secretary
Peggy's number one goal is to "make the
Guild a strong supporter for Urban League
programs, especially youth programs. The
Guild is an excellent way to get the
community more involved in the Urban
League."
For Guild information, call 280-2615.
Broadway in downtown Portland.
Gifts are available for all ages -- from
handmade ornaments to cookbooks and
t-shirts. Urban League items include
clothing created by Spike Lee and t-shirts
with positive messages for youth. The
Urban League will receive 85% to 100% of
the revenue from items it sells. Prices are
very reasonable.
The store was organized by CASA of
Multnomah County (Court Appointed
Special Advocates) to help it and other
non-profit children's agencies raise needed
funds to help our children.
Volunteers are also needed to help work at
the store. For information, call Our
Children's Store at (503) 223-5029.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Urban League of Portland is to help African Americans and others
achieve parity and economic self-sufficiency through advocacy, community problem
solving, partnerships, and by conducting programs designed to strengthen the growth
and development of individuals, families and communities.
League dedicates Shelly
Hill Conference Room
The Urban League recently held a
dedication ceremony for the E. Shelton Hill
Conference Room, named in honor of the
former League director who died in
February at age 89. "Shelly" Hill directed
the League from 1956 to 1973. Shelly's
wife Helloise and former League employees
joined Dr. Tukufu, staff and Board chair
Gina Wood at the dedication. On the same
day the Oregon Senate passed a resolution
honoring Hill's "inestimable contribution to
the causes of liberty and justice for all."
President's Column
"We'll leave with some good memories"
Assisted in raising the League's role as an
advocate.
There are two additional reasons why we
have decided to leave and they are really the
It is with both sadness and excitement that I
announce my resignation as President and
two most important. First, is that both my
wife and I are very attached to our families.
Chief Executive Officer for The Urban
League of Portland effective October 31.
It has been difficult to travel to the Midwest
or the South to get together with "family."
We decided in 1991, after residing here for
The sadness comes in part from the many
friends and acquaintances that my family
and I have made during the 3 1/2 plus years
that we have resided in Portland.
a year that we were going to stick to our
timetable of 3-5 years then try to relocate
closer to family.
The excitement comes from accepting a
position as the Executive Director of the
Second, is the whole issue related to
Public Services Institute at Lorain County
areas, or close to areas, with larger
diversity. We are accustomed to residing in
Community College, just west of
Cleveland, Ohio. In this position, I will be
at the cutting edge in what some consider to
be a national model in using the resources
of higher education to improve the capacity
of public leadership.
During the past few years, I have grown to
really appreciate the potential and current
capabilities of comprehensive community
colleges in helping to meet many needs of
our citizens. Much of this appreciation
came from interacting with Portland
Community College.
A chance to be more focused
populations of people of color, particularly
African Americans. There are many
individuals in Portland that I credit for being
Dr. Darryl Tukufu
appreciation for all races and ethnic groups
accomplishments were:
Assisted in eliminating a $400,000 deficit.
Raised the "actual" budget from $900,000
to $1.4 million even after transitioning a
major program.
Instituted membership drives and other
fundraisers.
Restored the integrity of programs and
The decision to leave the Urban League
met or exceeded contract obligations.
came at a time in my career where I needed
to determine where I wanted to be in ten or
Restored the credibility of the Urban
League in many parts of the business
community and in race/ethnic
twenty years.
I also determined that I
wanted to become more focused rather than
having to respond or decline involvement
when asked to participate on a broad range
of issues. It is very taxing to "be all things
to all people."
One of my reasons for leaving is that the
Urban League has reached a point where our
capable staff, board, and other volunteers
have all worked together to bring the
League back from the hole that it was stuck
in, to now being able to stand on its feet. We
are sound, and have in place a number of
excellent programs.
During the past 3 1/2 years, some of our
Interim Director named
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In accepting his appointment, Moore
repeated a metaphor Dr. Tukufu used when
he joined the League in 1990. "Continue to
watch our smoke if you're not going to get
serious in their attempt to diversify
Portland. I have gained a genuine
communities.
Instituted training in Efficacy and Total
Quality Management (TQM).
Assisted in stabilizing our Employment
beyond the superficial cordiality that I
believe that most of us have experienced
wherever we have lived.
However, it must be made plain, diversity
has to be more than talk or even reflected in
mere numbers. It has to be seen in the top
areas within political and economic
institutions where people have equal status.
Portland still has a long way to go in this
area. If diversity is to become a reality in
this area, institutions and communities of all
types will need to become more open and
inclusive.
Of course my perspective is not the only one
and there are many that would love to
Department and forming partnerships
relocate to the Pacific Northwest no matter
what the situation. It is just that my family's
adjustment has been more difficult.
with local employers.
It has been a pleasure to serve Portland and
Assisted in the expansion of the League to
Oregon, even in a small way here. We
operate a Male Responsibility Program,
an IBM sponsored Computer Training
Center, a Grandparents Support Program,
an Alzheimer's Support Group, a Street
Academy, a Youth Employment Program
and a Youth Leadership Development
enjoyed many aspects of our time here and
will leave with some good memories and
many new friends. For those who want to
Program (NULITES).
Elyria, OH 44035.
on the train and join us."
Before joining the Urban League in March
of 1990, Moore was vice president of a local
financial consulting firm. He has 22 years
of experience in finance and administration,
including work in sales, health services,
lodging and commercial development.
stay in touch, my new address is Public
Services Institute, Lorain County
Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Rd.,
No, you did not miss
our Summer issue
Due to a flurry of projects this summer, there
was no summer issue of the Urban League
View. Our apologies to friends who missed
hearing from us. We hope you will enjoy
our combined Summer/Fall issue.
Thanks to our 1993/94 business members
The Urban League of Portland wishes to
Corporate Members
thank the following organizations that
Act III Theatres
Bank of California
Chemical Waste Management
Copeland Lumber Yard
Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Foster Pepper & Schefelman
Georgia-Pacific Corp.
GTE Northwest, Inc.
HSI Security Systems Inc.
Housing Authority of Portland
Hyster-Yale Co.
JBLK Insurance
James River Corp.
KATU-TV Ch. 2
KOIN-TV Ch. 6
KPMG Peat Marwick
KUPL Radio
Kentrox
Kerr Pacific Corp.
Lutz Snyder Realtors
McDonalds Corp.
showed their support by becoming members
this year (as of October 15). Special thanks
also to NIKE President Richard Donahue,
who chaired the Corporate Membership
Drive, and to Maurice Lucas, who chaired
the Individual Membership Drive. For
membership information, contact the Urban
League at 280-2600.
Gold Members ($3000 and up)
Arco Oil
Bank of America
Boeing
First Interstate Bank
IDS Financial Services
Meier & Frank
Nike
Pacific Power
Portland Trail Blazers
Standard Insurance
United Airlines
United Parcel Service
U.S. Bancorp
Sponsor Members
($1000-$2999)
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon
Bullivant Houser Bailey Pendergrass &
Hoffman
Cellular One
Emanuel Hospital
Fred Meyer
Gunderson
Kaiser
KPTV Ch. 12
Lane Powell Spears & Lubersky
Mentor Graphics
Nationwide Insurance Company
Nordstrom
Northwest Natural Gas
Paragon Cable
Portland Hilton
Portland/Oregon Visitors Assoc.
R.R. Donnelly Norwest
Safeway Stores
Sisters of Providence
Steinfeld's Products Co.
Stoel Rives Bo ley Jones & Gray
Tektronix
U S West Communications
Wacker Siltronic
($250-$999)
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Nabisco Biscuit Co.
Northwest Temporary Services
Oregon Credit Union League
Oregon Health Sciences U.
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Oregon State University
Oregon Steel Mills
PacifiCorp Financial Services
Pepsi Cola (Alpac)
Plaid Panteries
Popper Supply Co.
Port of Portland
Portland - City of
Portland Community College
Portland General Electric
Portland Police Assoc.
Portland Teachers' Credit Union
Private Industry Council
Public Financial Management
Quality Medical Plans for Health
Realtors Multiple Listing Service
Red Lion Inns
Ronographic Communications
Rose City Electric
Schnitzer, Arlene & Harold
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Slayden Construction
Southland Corp.
TCI Cablevision
Temporary Staffing, Inc.
Toyota Motor Distributors
Washington Mutual Federal Savings
Waste Management of Oregon
Wieden & Kennedy
West One Bank
Weston Pontiac
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Parternship
Small Business Members ($100)
American Bridge Assoc.
American Messenger
American State Bank
Assoc. for Portland Progress
Atiyeb Brothers
Bank of Tokyo
Blessing Electric
Bob Brown Tire Center
Brewed Hot Coffee
Brooks Temporary Services
Business Computer Training Inst.
Catering 2 & Valley Conf. Center
David Chandler Electric Co.
David Chvatal CPA
City Club of Portland
City Liquidators
Cleo-Lillian Social Club
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc.
Custom Stamping & Mfg.
Data Processing Resources
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Dotten & Assoc.
El Mundo for Women
Jeanette Fagan School
Foster Parent Assoc.
Garlington Center
Geneva's Shear Perfection
Georgetown Manor
Great Expectations
Gresham Chrysler-Plymouth
Institute on Aging, PSU
Jewish Federation of Portland
Junior Achievement
Neil Kelly Remodeling
Kienows Stores
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K103 (KKCW)
National Urban League
chief John Jacob retires
KINK Radio
KWJJ Radio
Claire Levine Writing & Research
NEW YORK -- John E. Jacob, president and
Links Portland Chapter
rights organization.
Linsco/Private Ledger
Gary McGee, CPA
McKeever/Morris
Mayor Gussie McRobert
Melcor, Inc.
Metro Catholic Broadcasting
Moore Co.
Murty Printing
Norpac Foods
North Pacific Insurance Co.
Northwest Legal Search
Northwest Strategies, Inc.
Nova Northwest, Inc.
One Church, One Child
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Sport Action
Ownco Marketing
Pacific Development Inc.
Pathways Through Career Transitions
John Pihas & Partners
Planned Parenthood
PCC Cascade Campus
Portland Federal Executive Board
Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce
Portland Opera
Primerica Financial Services
Reedwood Extended Care Center
Refuse Removal, Inc.
Rejuvenation House Parts
Patricia Riedel Travel, Inc.
Sedra Income Property Management
Sheraton Airport Hotel
Standard Battery Northwest
SunWel
Sussam, Shank, Wapnik, Caplan & Stiles
Timberline Lodge
Trade Bindery, Inc.
Tri-Met
United Finance
University of Portland
Wagner Mining
Washington Window Cleaning Services
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Don Wirfs & Assoc.
In announcing his retirement, Jacob said, "I
have contemplated this step for some time...
The Bible tells us that 'to everything there
is a season and a time to every purpose under
chief executive officer of the National
Urban League for the last 12 years, has
announced his retirement from the civil
the heaven.' After almost 30 years of
service to the Urban League Movement, it
is time to retire."
Jacob is familiar to many Urban League
supporters in Portland. He was guest
speaker at the Portland affiliate's Equal
National Urban League chief John Jacob
Opportunity Dinner in 1992.
A search committee of the National Urban
League's Board of Trustees has been
formed to select a replacement. To ensure
a smooth transition, Mr. Jacob will remain
the head of the League until a successor is
named.
Reginald Brack, Jr., chairman of the
National Urban League, noted that Jacob
training; enlarging the focus of the League's
advocacy to emphasize greater reliance on
the African-American community to find
solutions to its own problems; and the
establishment of a Permanent Development
Fund that, with some $10 million invested,
provides the League with a financial
cushion in bard times.
had built a "strong foundation" for the
Founded in 1910, the National Urban
organization to build on. Among Jacob's
achievements are redefining the League's
League is a non-profit community-based
social service and civil rights organization
mission to stress education and career
headquartered in New York City, with
development, and employment and skills
affiliates in 113 cities and 34 states.
Wear a purple ribbon to say "Stop the Violence"
The Urban League joins many in our
purpose is to call attention to the devastating
community who are shocked by recent acts
of senseless violence in Portland. The
murder of Albina Head Start employee and
mother Christina Clegg, the brutal beating
of Tim Hawley by youths outside the Lloyd
Center, and the shooting death of Jon Sweet,
a 17-year-old Urban League client who was
trying to turn his life around, have caused
many of us to wonder if our community is
moving backward rather than ahead.
problem of violence. Purple is the color of
royalty, a reminder that the safety of our
children should be our top priority.
We hope these tragedies will serve as
wake-up calls for community action
occasionally exchanges its mailing list
with other organizations whose goals
are compatible with those of the Urban
League. We do not sell our mailing list
and we do not exchange our list with
involving young people, parents and others
to address the root causes of violence. In the
meantime, one small thing individuals can
do is show their concern about violence by
wearing a purple ribbon.
This symbolic statement was originated by
actress Cheryl Lee Ralph, Black
Entertainment Television and the
Washington D.C. Urban League. Its
Ribbon pins are available from the Urban
League of Portland. When you wear the
ribbon, let others know it is a sign of your
genuine commitment to stop the senseless
violence in our community.
The Urban League of Portland
for-profit businesses. Urban League
members who do not wish to have their
names shared with other organizations
should contact the League's
Membership staff at 280-2600 or send
a note indicating your wishes.
Urban League staff
receive total quality
management training
Total quality management (TQM) has come
to the Urban League. During the past seven
months the League's managers and, more
recently, staff have studied how they can
better meet customer requirements by
improving teamwork and work processes.
We hope our clients and supporters will
notice the improvements. If not, please let
us know where we can improve.
The following article on Quality: The key
to the 21st Century was written by Elena
Jardin and Frank Kalinowski of Quality
Through Leadership. Frank and Elena, who
led the Urban League training, became
interested in quality while working at Xerox
Corp. Part Two of the article will appear in
our next issue.
A Quality Team -- Urban League management staff meet with quality trainers. From left,
trainer Elena Jardin, Gloria James, Josephine Brown (seated), Brenda Sherman-Sanders,
trainer Frank Kalinowski, Dr. Darryl Tukufu, Larry Foltz and Cletus Moore, Jr.
engender a sense of community, a feeling of
connectedness.
Riots in Los Angeles
Does this sound good to you? Do you think
it can be done? Unless we believe it can be
done, it will never happen.
Savings and loan/banking collapse
We believe it can be done.
Look around you! What do you see?
Destruction of the environment
Unbalanced distribution of wealth
Lack of political leadership and a general
feeling of powerlessness
Our world seems to be falling apart. While
we can recognize that things are not as they
should be, we need not make the mistake of
mulling over the past and staying stuck.
Rather, our focus should be on a Vision for
the future and marshalling our individual
and collective resources to move toward
that vision.
What would an ideal society look like?
Strong families, emotionally and
economically stable, nurturing and
loving;
Schools that offer lifelong opportunities,
that challenge and involve students;
A political and economic system that
responds to the people; that provides
vision and leadership; that makes certain
all citizens are treated with dignity and
respect; that ensures all have the basic
necessities of life;
Businesses that are employee-focused;
employees happy to go to work because
they see work as creative; profits that
benefit business owners, employees and
their communities.
In short, an ideal community would
Once upon a time there was a country; this
country had been ravaged by a major war,
its economy was in a shambles, its citizens
were demoralized; everything appeared
hopeless. Under the tutelage of one man
who had a vision and believed that a rebirth
of the country was possible, that country, in
fact, was reborn and became a world leader
economically.
This is a true store about Japan and about
Dr. W. Edwards Deming, an American who
was sent to Japan by our government as part
of the post-war effort. Dr. Deming believed
in a concept that we now label "Quality."
In the strictest sense, Quality is defined as
"meeting and exceeding customer
requirements the first time and every time."
If we widen our understanding of the word
"customer" we can apply it to all aspects of
our ideal society.
In the family unit, "customers" are the
family members, the individuals whom
we serve.
customers (customers in the traditional
sense) and the employees who are
"internal" customers.
With its consistent customer focus, Quality
can provide a road map toward the visionary
future.
Part Two in next issue: Usually the problem
is the process, not the person.
Dr. Tukufu receives
National Urban League
and MHRC awards
Urban League of Portland President Dr.
Darryl Tukufu was honored by both the
National Urban League and the Portland
Metropolitan Human Rights Commission
(MHRC) recently for his work in improving
race relations and protecting human rights.
The National Urban League selected the
Portland affiliate and Dr. Tukufu as third
place winner in the first annual Whitney M.
Young, Jr. Leadership Award in Race
Relations. Margaret Young, Whitney's
widow, presented the award to Dr. Tukufu
and Board chair Gina Wood at the National
Urban League Annual Conference.
Dr. Tukufu and the Portland affiliate were
recognized for their work in defusing
interacial tensions and building better
In the educational system, the "customers"
are the students, the people for whom we
provide the service.
relations between racial groups in Oregon.
In the political/economic system, the
"customers" are the constituency, the
annual Human Rights Award Dinner.
On October 13, Dr. Tukufu received the
Russell A. Peyton Award at the MHRC's
In the business community, there are two
MHRC Chair David Farber presented the
award, noting the contribution Dr. Tukufu
made to protecting the human rights of all
sets of "customers": the external
persons in Portland and Multnomah County.
people for whom the system exists.
Author Derrick Bell
Youth Center Support Group
When friends rape friends
People often think rape occurs between
strangers, the perpetrator jumping out of the
hushes on a dark night. However, statistics
show that 60% of the time, victims know
their assailants. Preventing and dealing
with the aftermath of acquaintance rape is
the focus of a teen rape support group
offered by the Urban League's Youth &
Arrested Development leader Speech (center) at Senior Center
Rappers, famous author address League events
In recent months, some well known faces
two distinguished teaching positions
have turned out to support the Urban League
of Portland.
because of his strong support for cultural
During the summer positive rappers
Arrested Development dropped by the
League's Senior Center for an informal
get-together with about 200 local fans. The
visit was part of the group's effort to connect
with the communities they perform in.
diversity. His Portland lecture offered some
sobering views on racism's lingering effects
in America and questioned the majority
community's commitment to ensuring
equality for all citizens.
The lecture was co-sponsored by Conant &
Conant Booksellers and Ecumenical
Ministries of Oregon.
Family Service Center.
Group leader Speech and the rest of the band
answered questions about the group's
Other recent events featured some less
"We try to increase students' awareness of
the factors that can lead to acquaintance
origins and back-to-earth philosophy. They
closed by singing happy birthday to a young
famous but equally dedicated perfonners.
A show of "Fashions from the Around the
rape, so that both women and men can guard
fan and added an acapella version of
World" at the Senior Center included
against it," says Urban League counselor
Shala Moaydie. "Awareness is the key to
"Revolution" from their first album.
models wearing traditional clothing from
Africa, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, Latin
America and Europe.
prevention."
In September, author and former University
Miscommunication is often a factor in date
rape. "Men need to know that flirtation is
not an invitation to sex," Shala points out.
"Men must realize that when a women says
'no' she means no. Men and women should
examine their sexual feelings, set limits and
then communicate them clearly."
Derrick Bell presented a lecture to benefit
the Urban League's Whitney Young tutorial
program. Professor Bell is the author of the
bestseller "Faces at the Bottom of the Well:
The Permanence of Racism." He has left
Men may feel entitled to sex and it is up to
women not to be passive. They must be
independent and trust their instincts, Shala
says. When a woman senses danger, she
should not worry about being impolite.
Young women are most vulnerable when
they are alone with a man: in his room, a car,
or home. And in 6 out of 10 rapes, alcohol
or drugs is a factor. Drugs cloud judgement
and can make men more sexually
aggressive.
For information on the next support group
series, contact Shala Moaydie at 280-2600.
of Oregon law school dean Professor
The Senior Center also hosted two popular
annual events. Ninety-five seniors turned
out for the annual Fishing Derby at Sauvie's
Island. The Center's second anniversary
celebration was also a big hit.
Urban League Staff and Volunteer News
Esther Hinson is the new director of the
Senior Center. Crucita White has joined
Brannon is an instructor at the Computer
the center as coordinator of the
Brian Trostel is also an instructor at the
Grandparents Program.
Brenda Sherman-Sanders has been
named director of the Employment
Department. Donna Mackey is assistant
employment coordinator and Nahernah
Raouf is the department's new
administrative assistant.
Sue Sargent is computer instructor at the
new Computer Training Center. Gaylen
Training Center and at the Street Academy.
Street Academy, where Mia Sims is the new
administrative assistant.
In the Finance Department, Philip
Sanstrum has been named accounting
manager.
On the Urban League Board of Directors,
Faye Burch was elected to a term in
October and Guild President Peggy Ross
joined in August.
The Urban League of Portland is selling a
product that can save you money and help
support League programs at the same time.
The URBAN LEAGUE SUPER SAVER
CARD is good for 30 "buy 1: get 1 free"
offers at 12 metro area businesses in many
convenient locations.
friends or family.
Urban League of
Portland Event Calendar
For more information, call Mike Pullen at
Saturday, November 20, 1993 -- Annual
(503) 280 -2600.
Career Awareness Day for metro area high
Thanks to Annual Dinner
sponsors & contributors
University's Smith Memorial Hall from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Herman
Vendors include Hollywood Video, One
Stop Records and Tapes, Discovery Zone
entertainment centers, Toni's soul food
The Urban League wishes to thank the
following individuals and organizations
February 24, 1994, Equal Opportunity
restaurant, Domino's Pizza and seven other
restaurant chains. The card sells for $5 and
has a value of up to $201. Offers on the card
are good through September 30, 1994.
Annual Dinner on "The Multicultural
"Super Saver" card to benefit League programs
Fifty percent of the monies raised from card
sales will go to support Urban League
programs serving at-risk youth and their
families, students, job seekers and seniors.
A flyer describing the card's benefits is
enclosed. Cards can be purchased through
November 15 at the Urban League and also
at Jo Bell's Beauty Salons, One Stop
Records and Toni's Restaurant. Buy one
for yourself or as a stocking stuffer for
school students. At Portland State
who contributed to the success of this year's
Lessard or Mia Sims at (503) 280-2600.
Day Dinner at Portland Hilton. Reception
6:15 p.m., dinner from 7:15 p.m. Tickets
$150 per person, $1500 per table of 10.
Oregon Trail Experience":
Contact Mike Pullen at (503) 280-2600.
Anheuser-Busch, Jesus Borboa, Faye
March 18-19, 1994, Career Connections
job fair at Red Lion Lloyd Center. Free
admission to job seekers. For exhibitor
information, contact Brenda Sherman-
Burch, First Interstate Bank, Fred Meyer,
Avel Gordly, Pat Kirk, KUPL Radio, Paul
Lorenzini, Metropolitan Expo.- Recreation
Comm., Dr. Darrell Millner, Linda Moore,
M.D., NIKE, Oregon Office of Minority,
Women & Emerging Small Business,
Oregon Tourism Division, Pacific Power &
Light, Paragon Cable, Portland/Oregon
Visitors Association, Cynthia Renfro,
Sanders at (503) 280-2600.
July 14, 1994, Annual Dinner at Oregon
Convention Center. Reception at 6:15 p.m.,
dinner from 7:15 p.m.
Standard Insurance, U.S. Bancorp,
Washington Mutual Federal Savings.
Urban League of Portland
Urban League Plaza
10 N. Russell
Portland, OR 97227
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