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Grant High School players and coaches celebrate after winning their first state championship in basketball in 10 years Saturday with a 63-62 thriller final against cross town rival and defending state champions Jefferson High School. Generals Take State! baskets for the Generals when they were down in the last moments of the game, leading 62-61, Grant bests Jefferson one with only seven seconds left by sinking two while Grant went minutes without scoring. back-to-back free throws. The Generals’ win represented a rebound in exciting 6A final Though the Democrats were without their against the Democrats who had won a previous Congratulations to Grant High School on their Portland Interscholastic League player-of-the- seven straight games against Grant over the past first state championship in basketball in 10 years year Marcus Tsohonis, due to an injured finger, two years. after scoring a 63-62 victory on Saturday against the teams were neck and neck throughout the In the Girls State 6A championship bracket, cross-town rival and defending champion Jeffer- game thanks in part to a demanding performance Benson High School finished a dream season son in the final of the 6A Boys’ tournament at the from Jefferson senior Khall Chatman, who sin- by making it into the final contest at the Chiles University of Portland’s Chiles Center. gularly scored 30 points and 12 rebounds. Jeffer- Center Saturday, but fell to defending champion Ty Rankin cinched the tying and winning son even seemingly had the Generals cornered Southridge, 46-27. Page 2 March 14, 2018 ‘Let’s Get Moving’ Jeff Alumni Oppose Name Change Health Event The Vancouver branch of the NAACP Will host public and other organizations are inviting their friends and neighbors to get involved in discussion next week a ‘Let’s Get Moving’ campaign to build A group representing past and present awareness on the importance of adopting a students of Jefferson High School has tak- healthy lifestyle. en a stand against changing the name of African Americans face many health the school and has started a petition not to disparities, impacted by issues like low in- change the name and leave it the same. comes, dependency on Medicaid services; The call to change Jefferson’s name took gym memberships that lack cultural inclu- on weight last January when the Humboldt sion; chronic health conditions like diabe- Neighborhood Association sponsored a tes, obesity, heart disease, stroke and other public forum at the North Portland Library. daily stressors to name a few. It followed an appeal by resident Clifford Community health worker and found- Walker, a local black neighbor and activist er of the “Let’s Get Moving” program,” who objects to public high school named Kelli Keyes says, “We need to create more after a former slave owner. Others want opportunities to build awareness of the to focus on supporting and improving the importance of becoming more active as a school and warn about a gentrified com- community.” munity erasing Jefferson’s current history. On Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m., area The Portland School Board is considering residents are invited to learn more during revising its policies to allow for school an open house at the Vancouver Housing name changes when it takes into account Authority, 2500 Main St. For two hours the district’s desire to eliminate systemic each Saturday at the facility, the group discrimination. Monday, The Jefferson High School meets for dancing to music, an outdoor A monument of President Thomas Jefferson fronts Jefferson High School. walk-rhythm activity, healthy conversa- Alumni association issued a statement tions and a variety of healthy snacks. The saying it found little support for changing 112 people were against it. Jefferson community to attend their own group’s age range is college young adult Jefferson’s name. The group said when The Jefferson Alumni Association and public discussion on the issue. The meet- through an amazing 80 years young! it asked its members to comment on its the nonprofit immigrant and civil rights ing will be held on Wednesday, March 21 For more information, call Kelli Keyes Facebook account, only 20 people stated group Unite Oregon are calling on current at 7 p.m. at the Unite Oregon offices at 700 at 360-993-9558. they were in favor of a name change and Jefferson students, alumni and the wider N. Killingsworth St. Providing Insurance and Financial Services The in Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Week Review Serial Package Bombs Deadly Crows Killed by Neurotoxin Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent Three explosions that occurred when people picked In late January, witnesses in the vicinity of North- up packages outside their homes around Austin, east Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Jessup 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Texas appear to be connected, according to po- Street reported seeing nearly a dozen crows “fall- Portland, OR 97217 lice. Two of the blasts happened Monday, killing a ing from the sky,” seizing on the ground and dying. 17-year-old African-American boy and injuring two Last week, a criminal investigation determined the 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 others. A March 2 blast killed a 39-year-old Afri- birds were intentionally poisoned with a neurotoxin [email protected] can-American man. called Avitrol, a restricted use pesticide. 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Students to see “Hamilton” Office Manager/Classifieds:Lucinda Baldwin Portland Public Schools announced Monday that House Ends Election Probe Creative Director: Paul Neufeldt is sending 750 high school students to see the In a viewpoint met with sharp disagreement with Reporter/Web Editor: Danny Peterson award-winning musical “Hamilton” at a special Democrats and with the U.S. intelligence communi- Public Relations: Mark Washington Jr. matinee performance on Wednesday in Seattle, ty, Republicans on the House Intelligence Commit- PO QR code Office Assistant/Sales: Shawntell Washington ahead of the play’s arrival in Portland next week. tee announced Monday that they have ended their The Hamilton Education Program made the tick- probe into the 2016 election, finding no evidence [email protected] • [email protected] ets available at a deep discount to the 10th and Russian President Vladimir Putin was trying to help [email protected] 11th grade students from historically underserved Donald Trump win or that Trump campaign collud- Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer , PO Box 3137 , Portland, OR 97208 schools. ed with Russia. 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Firefighters douse water on a huge fire that erupted at a scrap yard near Northeast 76th and Killingsworth Street Monday, sending toxic smoke throughout the city, destroying a nearby apartment and duplex, killing several pets and causing the evacuations of hundreds of residents. (KGW photo) Disaster in Cully Stingh, 65, saw firefighters rush spend the night with other friends Scrap yard to the scene while people were and family members. ArtsENTERTAINMENT pages 8-10 fire destroys scattering holding their faces and Public health officials from & wearing masks. He was tending Multnomah County said smoke to his store, Portland Market and from the fire, which was still smol- homes; brings Deli, on Northeast Killingsworth dering on Tuesday, can irritate peo- and Cully Boulevard. ple’s eyes and respiratory system evacuations Colleen Ek Ishiyamna, an ad- and can particularly impact young by Danny Peterson ministrative assistant at Trinity children, the elderly, and people The Portland Observer Lutheran Christian School on with heart and lung problems. A 5-alarm fire that started Mon- Killingsworth, said the plume of A fire in an auto salvage yard, day morning at an auto salvage smoke darkened the sky above the with its many tires and fuels, yard in the Cully Neighborhood school before it descended down can be especially toxic, carrying spread to nearby houses, destroy- on them. things like asbestos, aldehydes, ing a six unit apartment, a duplex, “It was such a beautiful day acid gases, and sulfur dioxide. killing more than a dozen cats, and and then all the sudden, can’t even If anyone experiences trouble displacing an estimated 2,000 to play [in it],” he said. breathing, chest tightness, light- 4,000 residents. The school canceled recess headedness or unusual tiredness An evacuation order that ini- and other activities for the rest of they should contact a healthcare tially encompassed a mile radius the day while keeping students provider right away, county offi- page 9 in the vicinity of the fire at North- indoors. They canceled school cials said. Metro east 75th Avenue and just south of Tuesday. The public can sign up for pub- Killingsworth Street was expand- Ek Ishiyama said many of the lic safety alerts at PublicAlerts. ed Monday night to thousands school’s parents are from the Lati- org for the latest information, call more as noxious chemicals from no community that lives at a near- 211 for shelter assistance, and call the burning of tires, auto parts, by apartment complex, Villa de 503-823-2323 for transportation and plastic filled the air. Clara Vista. Many of them had to assistance. The evacuation prompted Mult- nomah County and Red Cross to open an emergency shelter on 1415 S.E. 122nd Ave. where 141 people and several of their pets sought shelter Monday night. Emergency officials announced Tuesday morning that it was safe for most residents to return to their homes, air quality tests confirmed. pages 12-13 A Cully neighborhood resident Opinion who chose to remain anonymous said he first noticed a heavy- or ange and yellow smoke from the fire around 9 a.m. Monday. The Classifieds pages 14 smoke soon settled down to street level and he said it gave him a sore Several streets in the Cully Neighorhood of northeast Portland throat and he had trouble breath- remained closed Tuesday, the day after a huge scrap yard fire ing. nearby erupted into flames and smoke. The cause of the fire was Calendar page 15 Another eyewitness, Ajit under investigation. Page 4 March 14, 2018

3rd Annual Awards Luncheon & 2018 DATI E. J. Holifield Scholarship Award Fundraiser Event to Support SW Washington and Portland High Schools Black Student Unions Education and Career Goals “Women Leading the Way to Success” Woman of Faith Bishop Grace Osborne, Pastor, Grace Covenant Fellowship Church Woman in Labor Unions Patricia Daniels, Executive Director, Constructing Hope Woman in Education Dr. Karin Edwards, President, Portland Community College Cascade Campus Woman in Communications photo by Danny Peterson/The Portland Observer Angela Jenkins, Executive Director, KBMS - AM 1480 Radio Station Hundreds of Portland residents added their voices to an international Women’s Strike last Thursday by holding a rally downtown and marching in the streets to protest economic inequality and Saturday, March 24, 2018 oppression. 12:00pm to 2:00pm Parkrose High School Community Center 12003 NE Shaver St. Empowering Women Portland, OR 97220 by Danny Peterson Trump. shootings of unarmed black men Admission $25.00 The Portland Observer “Women in the developing world across the country. Contact: [email protected] or Protesting the economic in- are making a special call on wom- Local students, stay-at-home eventbrite.com or 313-510-9968 for tickets and information. equality and oppression women en on the U.S. to make the spirit of mothers, sexual assault victims, face at home and internationally, International Women’s Day against and small business owners spoke “Making Life Challenges the Keys over 200 women from all walks of our president, who embodies the to the large crowd at Pioneer To Your Accomplishments” life rallied in Pioneer Courthouse capitalist patriarchy in many ways,” Courthouse Square for about an Square and then took to the streets local organizer Alyssa Pariah told hour addressing issues such as un- downtown for International Wom- the Portland Observer. equal pay, sexual assault, and vio- en’s Day. The demonstrations Pariah is a leader of Don’t lence against women. The crowd last Thursday were among many Shoot Oregon, the civil rights then marched in the streets hold- marches and rallies calling for so- group that organized the rally ing signs and blocking traffic until cial change held across the world. and a local organization that was they concluded at the waterfront A common target was President born in 2014 in response to police about an hour later.

Need to publish a court document or L e g a l N o t i c e s notice? Need an affidavit of publication quickly and efficiently? Please fax or e-mail your notice for a free price quote! Fax: 503-288-0015 e-mail: [email protected] The Portland Observer March 14, 2018 Page 5 Gun Control for Domestic Abusers Focus of two new laws in Oregon outlined by Danny Peterson The Portland Observer The focus on preventing gun violence took a big step in Oregon last week thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Kate Brown that makes it harder for people convicted of do- mestic abuse to get guns, as well as a lesser known law implement- ed in January that allows courts to temporarily ban individuals shown to be at high risk of harm- ing themselves or others from ob- taining guns. Brown signed the so-called ‘boyfriend loophole’ law to elim- inate a situation where abusive in- timate partners who do not reside under the same roof as their vic- tims could still obtain guns. It also restricts gun access to people with restraining orders. The Extreme Risk Protection photo Courtesy Multnomah County Order law that started with the Oregon psychologist Doreen Dodgen-Magee holds photos of her nieces killed by their own father to make a point during a discussion of New Year allows courts to pro- a new law that allows courts to temporarily prohibit individuals who pose significant danger to themselves or others from having guns. hibit someone from having guns She’s also an advocate for the Moms Demand Action/Everytown for Gun Safety survivor network. or other deadly weapons if there Mills. law was shot in the arm but sur- sented to a judge. to stop the gunman at Marjory is probable cause that they pose He later broke into his ex wife’s vived.” “We believe it can save peo- Stoneman Douglas High School significant danger to themselves house and raped her, which result- The incident traumatized the ple’s lives,” Multnomah County [in Parkland, Florida],” Kafoury or others. ed in a pregnancy. She then got a small town of 400 and David Chair Deborah Kafoury told the said. Such a measure could very well restraining order against her hus- Whitson, who was sentenced to Portland Observer. “If anyone sees The gun safety advocacy group have altered the outcome of a mul- band, but he still retained a right life in prison, later died by suicide imminent risk of someone doing Everytown for Gun Safety an- tiple homicide in 1995 that robbed of supervised visits with the chil- while behind bars. harm to others or themselves, they alyzed every mass shooting— Oregon psychologist Doreen dren. Later, enraged that he wasn’t Under the new abusive intimate should call the court to get more where four or more victims were Dodgen-Magee of her sister-in- part of their child’s first day of partner law, any kind of existing information.” killed--in the U.S. from 2009- law and three young nieces. They kindergarten, he showed up to restraining order can be grounds Unlike the boyfriend loophole 2016 and found that 54 percent of were shot and killed by an abusive their house with a gun. to removing guns from an individ- bill, which is geared specifically them were committed by intimate ex-partner and father. “Dave shot his way into the ual’s possession, even if they do at intimate partners, an Extreme partners or family. In 42 percent of Dodge-Magee’s sister-in-law, house with a rifle. My mother- not live under the same roof. Risk Protection Order can have a the cases, the perpetrator showed Laura Whitson, was married for in-law, Sarah, Rachel and baby The order can be issued if much wider-reaching net, Kafoury warning signs before the shooting eight years to David Whitson be- April (6 months) were hiding in clear and convincing evidence explained. that they were a danger to them- fore her partner’s emotional abuse a bathroom—they ran outside.” that someone is at risk of suicide “It can be a friend, it can be a selves or others. Red flags includ- forced her to move with their kids Dodge-Magee said. “He ran out or harming others with a deadly spouse, it can be your child. This Continued on Page 5 to her mother’s home in Scott and shot them all. My mother-in- weapon in the near future is pre- really could have had an effect Page 6 March 14, 2018 Gun Control for Domestic Abusers Washington, California, and Indiana. Continued from Page 3 Connecticut was the first state to adopt ed acts or threats of violence, violations of this type of measure, which they call a protective orders, and evidence of ongoing risk-warrant, in 1999. A recent analysis by substance abuse. Dr. Jeffrey Swanson of Duke University Find Local and For example, Everytown researchers demonstrated the law’s effectiveness for found that the Sandy Hook shooter pre- saving lives in the state. viously threatened to kill his mother and Of the 762 risk warrants that were is- National News at children at the Newton, Conn. elemen- sued in Connecticut from 1999-2013, tary school years before fatally shooting police found guns in 99 percent of cases 20-children and six adults at the school in and removed an average of seven guns 2012, according to FBI documents. per subject. The measure was also shown In Oregon, once an Extreme Risk Pro- to reduce suicide deaths; for every 10 to tection Order is in effect, the person must 20 warrants issued, one life was saved. surrender any deadly weapons within Despite their elevated risk of self harm, one day to a law enforcement officer, a 88 percent of warrant subjects were pre- licensed Oregon gun dealer, or an eligi- viously not known to the state’s public ble third party that can lawfully possess behavioral health system and nearly one firearms. third received treatment as a result. The order lasts for one year, unless Dodge-Magee has been working with discontinued by the court, and can be re- Moms Demand Action, an affiliate of Ev- newed by a judge when evidence of immi- erytown for Gun Safety, for the past year. nent risk still exists. Subjects can request “My hope is [that these laws] will not a hearing to contest the order or renewal, only make our schools safer, but make which must be granted to them within 21 all our communities safer,” Dodge-Ma- days, but the prohibition remains in effect gee said. “We’re not anti-gun ownership; until that time. we’re all about responsible gun owner- Other states with similar laws include ship.”

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ate green birdhouses that can even thwart Portland man predation of smaller birds. The traditional birdhouse perch, which is usually done in the form of a dowel jutting out from the builds unique, feeder, sometimes attracted larger, preda- tory birds, Mayes found. So he redesigned Inspired the birdhouses so that they used a diamond sustainable shape ledge half an inch wide so smaller birds could feed in peace. He’s even designed original bat-houses, birdhouses upon a customer’s request. by Danny Peterson Mayes’ is known for selling his artis- The Portland Observer tic creations, which range from $30-$50, You won’t see a more popular street in front of the Multnomah County Court- vendor with humans and animals alike Creations house, downtown; along Hawthorne at than the birdhouse toting George Mayes, Powell’s Books; at Good Samaritan Hos- who makes a striking impression on street ing neighbors. A former carpenter, Mayes said he’s al- pital in northwest Portland and in front of corners with his bicycle and hand-crafted Hardly a moment can pass before a cus- ways thrived on working with his hands. the New Seasons Market on the corner of wooden trailer. tomer dogs him about his creations or just “I enjoy, you know, craftsmanship and North Interstate and Rosa Parks Way. Packed full of what looks like rustic, gets enraptured with conversation. With his building. It seems like it just opens my Always seeing the glass half full, Mayes miniature cabins -- some even complete towering frame, white beard, and a bellow- mind up,” Mayes said. has battled gout as a medical condition and with chimneys, staircases, awnings and ing laugh like Santa Claus, the 62-year-old His birdhouses are also environmentally homelessness, but never gave up being roof shingles – the cart is loaded with the has a knack for putting smiles on stranger’s friendly. He uses recycled, organic materi- Continued on Page 15 future nesting homes for our feathered, fly- faces. als, like cedar and found branches, to cre- Page 10 March 14, 2018

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Uplifting its mission to affirm the worth of all people, Portland’s Gay Men’s Chorus will feature special guest artists, the Beijing Queer Chorus, during two ‘Pacific Voices’ concerts, Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18 at Kaul Auditorium at Reed College in southeast Portland. Chinese LGBTQ Choir Visits Will perform with Portland’s gay men’s group Twenty-three performers from the U.S. and is part of meaningful has done in the last 20 years to the Beijing Queer Chorus, Chi- week of activities planned in Port- uplift its mission of affirming the na’s first LGBTQ chorus, will land in association with Portland’s worth of all people. be special guests of the Portland gay men’s singing group. The Pacific Voices concerts Gay Men’s Chorus for its “Pacif- “It an honor we can’t express will features songs from across ic Voices” shows this weekend at enough,” said PGMC marketing the many unique cultures of the Kaul Auditorium on the Reed Col- manager Erin Haley. Pacific, including original works lege campus in southeast Portland. He said bringing the Beijing and new translations. The shows For the Chinese group, it will Queer Chorus to Portland is the are Saturday, March 17 a5 8 p.m. be their first public performance in most important thing his group and Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m.

Cannon’s Welcome Rib Express Immigrants 5410 NE 33rd Ave, You’re invited to join Portland Parks & Recre- Portland, Or ation for a Portlanders Stand with Refugees and Immigrants celebration on Friday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the East Portland Community Call to Order: Center, 7040 S.E. 106th Ave. 503-288-3836 The free, multicultural community gathering will celebrate people new to Portland -- and to the Open (hours) United States -- and to help them feel welcomed. Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p There will be dancing, live performances, music, Fri-Sat: 11a- 9p food and fun. “Portlanders strive to show compassion, gener- Cannon’s, tasty food and osity, and support in welcoming refugee and im- friendly neighborhood atmosphere. migrant families to our city,” said Portland Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz. “Portland Parks & photo by Richard Mitchell/ Recreation community centers, programs, and Portland Parks & Recreation parks are places where all are welcome. Though we A multicultural community event to celebrate face much uncertainty, it is our unity that will allow people new to Portland and the United States will us to persevere. This event gives us an opportunity take place Friday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 –p.m. to come together, demonstrate that unity, and give at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. reassurance of our shared values.” 106th Ave. March 14, 2018 Page 11 Arts ENTERTAINMENT& BUSINESSGuide Everybody Reads -- ‘Scarlet,” the first Double J Multnomah Portland Playhouse Bennetts County Li- production Tires Janitorial brary’s 16th annual returning to New & Used Tires community reading pro- their newly restored Services LLC gram is underway with 5,750 copies performance venue, a former historic Overstock & Used Tires $20 & up Priced To Sell of Moshin Hamid’s ‘Exit West’ now church at 602 N.E. Prescott St. Fun- All tires mounted & balanced being distributed across the district so ny, sweet and heroic, shows to con- on the car, out the door – no readers and students can engage with tinue through March 25. For tickets, additives. the book’s themes of safety, migration, displacement visit portlandplayhouse.org. Free stock wheels w/ purchase of and conflict. Hamid will speak on Thursday, April 5 Voyage to Vietnam -- Portland Children’s Museum any new or used tire at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in a promotes the understanding of Vietnam culture and limited to stock on hand 30 years public talk presented by Literary Arts. showcases the traditions, customs and values exem- in business 30 yrs. Cleaning Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylves- plified by the country’s annual celebration of Tet with 2 locations to Serve You Experience ter Friday, March 16 at the Vinyl Tap; Friday, March Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival. 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Opinion articles do not necessarily represent the views of the Portland Observer. We welcome reader essays, photos and story ideas. Submit to [email protected]. Opinion Fear and Terror as a Normal Part of School Given the disproportionate dam- teens were less than 15 percent of million firearms, banned automatic Outback presented by media and Sane gun laws age gun violence is having on our the total child population in 2008 and semiautomatic weapons, creat- movies. But, as President Obama communities, the NAACP and 2009, but accounted for 45 ed a national firearms registry, and praised in 2015, the Australian needed to has advocated for sane, sen- percent of all child- and teen-relat- enforced a 28-day waiting period people ultimately united in favor sible laws, to help eliminate ed gun deaths. These numbers are for gun purchases. of national safety and progress. prevent or at least to decrease the tragic and intolerable, but most of The results were both clear and Australia’s success story is an damage and death caused by all they are preventable. staggering—there has not been a example for us all. America will shootings gun violence. Requiring uni- Critics might call such policy single mass shooting in Austra- remain a deadly nation for our by Derrick Johnson versal background checks on interventions naively ambitious in lia since 1996. Additionally, data children, its schools caught in the Fear at school was something all gun sales and transfers, our current political climate. How- shows that in the ten years fol- crossfire, unless we insist poli- the Little Rock Nine knew all too banning military-style, semi-auto- ever, comprehensive, sustainable lowing the Tasmanian massacre, ticians and the NRA curb their well. Facing vitriol, racism, and matic assault guns, enacting tough, gun control is achievable. We know gun-related homicides and sui- lobbyist efforts and allow the merciless violence, the Little Rock new criminal penalties for straw this because someone has done it. cides dropped by 59 percent and creation of policy that acts in the Nine were escorted, for their own purchasers and gun traffickers, and best interests of public safety. The safety, by federal troops to their allowing the Center for Disease ...years of ridiculously easy access solution is simple. America needs high school classes. For those Control to research gun violence sane and sensible gun safety laws. brave students selected to make as a major public health issue are to guns and ammunition has yielded an The NAACP has spoken out, de- the promises of the 1954 Brown v. just a few of the reasonable steps livering a loud and clear message, Board of Education Supreme Court lawmakers could take to stem the epidemic with deadly consequences for all on the most urgent and impactful decision a reality, fear and terror tide of gun related deaths in neigh- Americans... policies pending, and we will con- were a normal part of the school- borhoods across the nation. tinue to push and monitor federal day routine. Unfortunately, years of ridicu- Just look to Australia. 65 percent, respectively. While action on these proposals. Decades later, fear and terror lously easy access to guns and am- In the past 20 years, Australia there is still room for improve- The disproportionate impact on still exist in our children’s class- munition has yielded an epidemic has proven that sensible reform can ment, the immediate and directly communities of color does make rooms. Due to the National Rifle with deadly consequences for all prevail over partisan divides and correlative impact of Australia’s gun control a civil rights issue, but Association (NRA) and the politi- Americans, but has been particu- high rates of gun ownership. In the gun control reform demonstrates gun violence is a national issue cians that support them, meaning- larly fatal for communities of color spring of 1996, Australia faced the the potential of policy to promote and should be a matter of nation- ful discourse on the issue of gun who are disproportionately impact- deadliest mass shooting in its histo- peace. al concern. It is also a matter of control is nearly impossible, and in ed. Gun violence is the number one ry when a 28-year-old man opened Australia’s gun control inter- freedom. Without sane gun laws, that silence, school shootings from killer of African Americans ages fire at a tourist resort in Tasmania, vention was not achieved without parents are faced with the daily Sandy Hook to Parkland keep the 15 to 34. Though African Amer- killing 35 and wounding 23 with a encountering significant oppo- and ever-present fear of another classroom a battleground, not a icans make up only 13 percent of semi-automatic rifle. Following the sition. Like America, Australia shooting at their child’s school place of learning. the U.S. population, we represent massacre, the party in power—the holds a near fetish-like obsession that could have been prevented. Some African American com- nearly 50 percent of all gun homi- center-right Liberal coalition— for rugged individualism, which All Americans deserve this free- munities know all too well the po- cide victims. Over 80 percent of surprised the country and world caused many to resent the gov- dom regardless of skin color, po- tential danger associated with ev- gun deaths of African Americans by joining with groups across the ernment’s action and to perceive litical affiliation, or zip code. This eryday activities, as gun violence are homicides. Roughly speaking, political spectrum to implement it as an insult to gun owners and is one freedom that the NAACP is spills into our communities from 1 out of every 3 African American a radical intervention on gun vi- a breach of power. To be fair, a committed to fighting for. various angles. Yet, for the most males who die between the ages of olence. Over the course of mere 28-day waiting period on gun Derrick Johnson is the president part, schools have remained safe 15 and 19 is killed by gun violence. months, the Australian government purchases hardly fits the image and chief executive officer of the places for our young people. African American children and bought and destroyed over half a of the reckless, rough-and-tumble NAACP. Armed Adults Don’t Make School Kids Safer: School Resource Officers (SROs), ing for minor offenses like graffiti to see and teach the whole child. They put them at greater risk roaming the hallways. As of 2014, and subjective, childish behav- And to invest in restorative justice by Karen Dolan answering these demands for at least 30 percent of our public ior like “disorderly conduct” and practices that nurture kids while Can we get real fewer guns by calling for… schools had at least one SRO. “disobedience.” holding them accountable, to help about school safe- even more guns in schools. Marjory Stoneman Douglas As of 2014, 43 states and the kids move on from small infrac- ty? Specifically, they want more High School had one. And it had District of Columbia arrested tions before things escalate. Since the tragic armed guards, and even two other trained, armed law en- black students at school at dispro- Our gun-soaked society is a shooting at Sandy armed teachers. forcement officers on the grounds portionately high rates. And black critical piece of the problem, and Hook Elementary Is that really the answer? as the massacre was occurring. students were far more likely than strong gun control laws can begin School in 2012, there have been at Let’s see what the facts tell us: They neither deterred nor stopped any other racial or ethnic group to to address that. But another criti- least 239 school shootings in the Americans already own about half the shooter. attend schools that employ SROs. cal piece of the problem is a puni- United States. 438 people were of all guns in the world, and suf- Nationally, we average about This is no small matter. These tive society that targets vulnerable shot and injured in these shoot- fer by far the most gun homicides five school shootings per month. types of arrests, detentions, and children for non-violent offenses. ings, and 138 people were killed. among developed countries. Break- So while our schools are already referrals increase the likelihood Instead of arming schools — On Valentine’s Day of this year, ing it down further, states with more teeming with SROs, there’s no ev- that children will have further en- which benefits only the NRA and 14 high school students and three guns have more gun deaths. idence that this has kept our stu- counters with the criminal legal lawmakers who’ve been bought faculty members at the Marjory All told, we’re home to 5 per- dents safer. system, drop out of school, and by them — what our education Stoneman Douglas School in Park- cent of the world’s population but There’s plenty of evidence, suffer unemployment later on. system needs is resources to sup- land, Florida were gunned down in 31 percent of the world’s mass however, that the presence of In other words, the presence of port the healthy development of the hallways and classrooms. shooters. SROs hurts our students — espe- armed officers in schools doesn’t all students. The survivors are demanding Clearly, guns aren’t the answer. cially back, Latino, indigenous, protect our kids. It puts them at Then we’re getting real about that lawmakers take action to get But even beyond the weapons, LGBTQ, disabled, and low-in- risk. school safety. guns out of schools so this carnage putting more cops in schools has come students. A better way forward for Karen Dolan directs the Crim- might stop. its own risks. The presence of cops in schools school safety is to invest in train- inalization of Race and Poverty The National Rifle Association, Our public schools already have has markedly increased the num- ing teachers in social, emotional, Project at the Institute for Policy the Trump administration, and legions of armed law enforcement ber of these kids who end up in the and academic development to spot Studies. 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Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Published in the following publications: Daily Journal of Commerce, State of Oregon ORPIN System, Portland Call 503-288-0033 or email [email protected] Observer, and the PCC Solicitation website: http://www.pcc.edu/ purchasing March 14, 2018 Page 15 Inspired Creations aching pain in his hands and feet Continued from Page 9 that presents mobility challeng- productive. It was around eight es, especially in winter when his years ago that he began making joints swell. It’s also responsible birdhouses as a hobby when he for his resignation from the full- was homeless and it’s since blos- scale carpentry trade. He used to somed into a fruitful enterprise, help build customized houses all supplementing his retirement in- across the West Coast for homes come. in the $300,000 to multi-million “As I was out being homeless, dollar range. I was working on helping other Despite hospitalizations and homeless people get housing. And some challenging cold snaps as I was waiting on mine to come that recently prevented him from in, I was like, what could I do building and selling the birdhous- that’s positive while I’m out here es, Mayes said he’s now gathering homeless, instead of just saying his strength to start production ‘oh man this is not good?’” Mayes back up again. George Mayes uses recycled and found material as well as environmentally friendly, organic cedar to explained. “My thing was I could “I’m looking forward to getting craft bird feeders that look like miniature mountain lodges. help other individuals, give them back out there again ‘cause I have you’re driving a lot, you pass by houses unpainted to encourage they go straight to the comput- some type of guidance, a positive fun. You might me see me just a lot of stuff and you don’t see buyers to engage their kids to paint er. The thing that scares me is tip and encouragement.” rolling down the street,” he said. it. And the walking is just a little them so that they can learn what when the computer breaks down, Through that mutual support, Mayes was born and raised in more cautious that you can see it’s like to work with their hands they break down. That’s scary and proactively looking for solu- Portland and said getting around your surroundings. You can see and provide them an alternative to (laughs).” tions, he has since pulled himself by bike or on foot is one of the your surroundings and you can a world dominated by high tech. To inquire about George’s bird- out of homelessness. best ways to experience the city. see what’s being built up around “They need to know some houses, email him at theooeasy@ The gout that Mayes has been “I’ve seen a lot of skyline you.” of the thinking back in the old outlook.com or check the local battling most of his life still brings changes by walking,” he said. “If Mayes said he leaves his bird- days.’Cause a lot of them don’t; street corner near you.

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