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‘Education All Thumbs Up Has Value’ on 42nd Ave Retiring leader New location on increased brings growth, access to early good food reviews ‘City of learning See Metro, page 9 Roses’ See Local News, page 3 www.portlandobserver.com Established in 1970 Volume XLVI • Number 31 Wednesday • August 2, 2017 Committed to Cultural Diversity PHOTO BY CHRISTA MCINTYRE/THE PORTLAND OBSERVER Pastor April Murchinson of Emmanuel Temple Church introduces Good in the Hood President Shawn Penney during a special ceremony at the north Portland church on Sunday to honor him for his bravery and leadership in response to the death threats made against the multicultural celebration last June. the country. An investigation into the letter Festival organizer is ongoing. On Sunday, Emmanuel Temple honored honored for Penney with a community recognition award. Pastor Murchinson introduced him, brave defiance Courageous describing Penney as an outstanding role model, an activist and a black leader in the BY CHRISTA MCINTYRE community. THE PORTLAND OBSERVER He was also honored for his past work Shawn Penney did not let racial and in the community, helping disadvantaged violent threats stop him or his commu- children and people of all colors and races nity when the multicultural Good in the to further their education and get ahead in Hood Festival received death threats last Stand life. June. On Sunday, Penney, the president of “Mr. Penney will always fight for bring- the festival, was honored for his bravery for people and desire for unity overcame the non-profit organization’s offices next ing communities and family together,” and leadership in response to the hatred the threats, said Pastor April Murchinson door to King Elementary School, demand- Murchinson said. spewed. of Emmanuel Temple Church. ing a shutdown of the celebration. The Penny said the threats against Good in His church community in north Portland Penney has led Good in the Hood, the letter threatened Penney personally and the Hood, were “so senseless.” wanted him to know that his dignified ef- Pacific Northwest’s largest annual multi- promised “a bloodbath,” should the festi- “It brought tears to my eyes,” he recalled. forts to turn back the attacks and continue cultural festival, for the last 12 years. val go on. He and his family were given “But, I know how strong I am as a man and with the festival drew their respect and ap- On June 5, a letter with Ku Klux Klan an FBI security detail because the agency I’m not going to run or hide from anything. preciation. images and violent racist threats was believed the letter to be credible and had CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 In spite of a terrible situation, his love mailed to Good in the Hood via way of seen similar racist threats in other parts of Page 2 August 2, 2017 ifornia city has hosted an Olym- The pics, with the first in 1932 and Push Back on Brutality Week more recently in 1984. in Trump Tweets Transgender Ban Police say Review President Trump’s tweet last week Arizona Sheriff Found Guilty calling for the ban of transgender individuals in the military was met Trump had Former Marico- with significant backlash from pa County, Ariz. mayors, congressmen and army wrong message Sheriff Joe Arpaio generals. General Joseph Dun- was found guilty BY ERIC TEGETHOFF ford, who is also a joint chief of Monday in a racial Communities and police de- staff, indicated there will be no profiling case in- partments in Oregon and across change until the policy is official- volving patrols tar- the nation are responding to Pres- ly adopted, and “in the mean time, geting immigrants. ident Trump’s comments to police we will continue to treat all of our Arpaio, who once boasted he was on Friday that they shouldn’t be personnel with respect.” “too nice” with suspects. “America’s toughest sheriff,” fac- His comments come at a time es up to 6 months in jail when he Arrested for Deadly Fire when tensions are running high is sentenced Oct. 5. Ryan Thomas Monaco, 28, was between law enforcement and the Cut Back on Free Lunches arrested last week on charges of murder and arson in connection public. Sarah Armstrong, commu- A dozen Portland schools will end with a fire which killed 2 people nications director for the ACLU their free lunch for all students this at the Camp Manor apartments of Oregon, said that’s especially October, because the schools no at 9815 N.E. Glisan St. The vic- true for people of color who al- President Donald Trump encouraged police officers to be “rough” longer qualify for the program as tims have been identified as Jason ready are arrested and incarcerat- with people they arrest in a speech last week on dismantling a whole. Madison, Jefferson and Miller, 42, and Taher Alhaji, 24, a ed at higher rates. the criminal gang known as MS-13 that was made before law Roosevelt high schools will be Portland State University student She said Trump’s comments enforcement in Long Island, N.Y. affected. Students whose families from Saudi Arabia. could deepen mistrust between can show that they are low income communities and the police. dent is espousing.” Trump’s comments came or receive SNAP benefits will still Funding for Veteran Housing “Every community deserves Police departments across during a speech on dismantling qualify for reduced or free lunches. On Monday, the state of Oregon safe and effective policing, and the country have responded to the criminal gang known as MS- announced $17 million in funding that really has to be built on trust,” Trump’s comments, saying they 13 to law enforcement in Long Los Angeles to Host Olympics towards multifamily rental housing Armstrong said. “What the pres- won’t rough up suspects. On Sat- Island, N.Y. The International Olympics Com- for low income veterans who strug- ident’s doing by pitting officers urday, Portland Police tweeted Armstrong said the presi- mittee announced Monday that gle with financial or mental health against communities is really that officers “are expected to treat dent also is striking at one of Los Angeles will host the 2028 crises. The deadline to apply is Oct. scary, and the country is weary of everyone with respect, even if Summer Games. This marks the 20 at 4 p.m. For more information, the type of policing that the presi- they are a suspect.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 third time for the Southern Cal- visit oregon.gov/ohcs/. Established 1970 ---------------------- USPS 959 680 ------------------ 4747 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211 The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs should be clearly labeled and will be returned if accompanied by a PUBLISHER: Mark Washington, Sr. self addressed envelope. 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The Portland Observer--Oregon’s Oldest EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Rakeem Washington Multicultural Publication--is a member of the National Newspaper Association--Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated ADVERTISING MANAGER: Leonard Latin Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association Office Manager/Classifieds:Lucinda Baldwin CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Paul Neufeldt CALL 503-288-0033 FAX 503-288-0015 [email protected] • [email protected] REPORTER/WEB EDITOR: Christa McIntyre [email protected] PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mark Washington Jr. Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer , OFFICE ASSISTANT/SALES: Shawntell Washington PO Box 3137 , Portland, OR 97208 PO QR code REPORTER: Zachary Senn August 2, 2017 Page 3 This page INSIDE Sponsored by: The in Week Review page 2 ‘Education has Value’ Retiring leader on increased access to early learning BY ZACHARY SENN THE PORTLAND OBSERVER One of the most influential edu- cators in Portland Public Schools, Dr. Harriet Adair, has entered re- tirement after a 47-year career in pages 6-7 which she successfully increased OPINION educational access for minority and disadvantaged communities, especially for critical early learning programs. Adair’s career encompassed nearly every level of educational work in the district. She started as a middle school teacher in 1970, and most recently served as the Assis- tant Superintendent in the Office of Early Learners, Schools and Stu- dent Supports. page 9 The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators recognized Adair with its President’s Award in METRO 2014, and a number of substantial policy shifts in education practic- Retiring school administrator Dr. Harriet Adair is credited with es across both the city and state increasing educational access for minority and disadvantaged can be traced to her dedication to communities during her 47-year career in Portland Public Schools. high-quality schooling for all Ore- gonians. eventually landed a position teach- of people with Master’s degrees,” Adair, who herself attended ing at Boise/Elliot Elementary Adair said. “Education was some- Portland Public Schools beginning School, however. When she grad- thing that I grew up valuing.” at the age of four, says that she per- uated from Madison High School, Throughout the course of her sonally knows the power of early Adair says that she was one of only career, Adair says that there a sev- learning programs. She says that five black students out of her entire eral achievements that she is most her mother attempted to enroll her graduating class. Adair then went proud to have played a role in.