Comments for Change Begins Here http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:44:49 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on City of Portland Recognizes Leadership & Dedication of Individuals Working to End Homelessness by adrienne http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/07/city-of-portland-recognizes-leadership-dedication-of-individuals-working-to-end-homelessness/comment-page-1/#comment-610 adrienne Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:44:49 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=295#comment-610 So good to see well-deserved recognition for John. His perseverance and dedication have made a huge impact on a number of levels. Way to go John! So good to see well-deserved recognition for John. His perseverance and dedication have made a huge impact on a number of levels. Way to go John!

]]> Comment on February – Black History Month & the Golden West Hotel by WILL BENNETT http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/02/february-black-history-month-the-golden-west-hotel/comment-page-1/#comment-121 WILL BENNETT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:57:43 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=101#comment-121 Golden West Exhibit is online!!! WILL BENNETT, Community Practitioner, Futurist/Historian At Large Creative Director @ Golden West Project GOLDEN WEST PROJECT http://goldenwest.wordpress.com BUILDING A NETWORK FOR PRESERVATION OF PORTLAND’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE...AND MORE!!! http://african-american-historical-district.com The New Golden West Historical Display http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/the-new-golden-west-historical-display/ Group Dedicates New Golden West Historical Display http://www.theskanner.com/article/view/id/10695 "Unveiling" Golden West Historic Event http://tinyurl.com/ylln3n8 Golden West Historic Display Preview-Panels.PDF http://tinyurl.com/yzqfw7 "Blacks have a 375-year history on this continent: 245 involving slavery, 100 involving legalized discrimination, And only 30 involving anything else...." As historian roger wilkins has pointed out (wilkins, 1995) – But Such Is The Irresistible Nature Of Truth, That All It Asks, And All It Wants, Is The Liberty Of Appearing – Through continuing research Most Racist City http://www.african-american-historical-district.com/GOLDEN_WEST_PROJECT.html A little more light on little-known history http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2008/08/a_little_more_light_on_littlek.html Amateur Historian Pushes Behind the Scenes History http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/amateur-historian-pushes-behind-the-scenes-history/ Black History Film “Local Color” Re-released http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/black-history-film-%E2%80%9Clocal-color%E2%80%9D-rereleased/ PPS Curriculum Adoption: Oregon’s Racist Acts http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/pps-curriculum-adoption-oregons-racist-acts/ Ugly fried history http://www.blackinformant.com/remember/ugly-fried-history "Racism is a by-product of Capitalism" — Fred Hampton — Golden West Exhibit is online!!!
WILL BENNETT, Community Practitioner, Futurist/Historian
At Large
Creative Director @ Golden West Project
GOLDEN WEST PROJECT
http://goldenwest.wordpress.com
BUILDING A NETWORK FOR PRESERVATION OF
PORTLAND’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE…AND MORE!!!
http://african-american-historical-district.com

The New Golden West Historical Display
http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/the-new-golden-west-historical-display/

Group Dedicates New Golden West Historical Display
http://www.theskanner.com/article/view/id/10695

“Unveiling” Golden West Historic Event
http://tinyurl.com/ylln3n8

Golden West Historic Display Preview-Panels.PDF
http://tinyurl.com/yzqfw7

“Blacks have a 375-year history on this continent:
245 involving slavery,
100 involving legalized discrimination,
And only 30 involving anything else….”
As historian roger wilkins has pointed out (wilkins, 1995)

– But Such Is The Irresistible Nature Of Truth, That All It Asks, And All It Wants, Is The Liberty Of Appearing –

Through continuing research

Most Racist City
http://www.african-american-historical-district.com/GOLDEN_WEST_PROJECT.html

A little more light on little-known history
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2008/08/a_little_more_light_on_littlek.html

Amateur Historian Pushes Behind the Scenes History
http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/amateur-historian-pushes-behind-the-scenes-history/

Black History Film “Local Color” Re-released
http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/black-history-film-%E2%80%9Clocal-color%E2%80%9D-rereleased/

PPS Curriculum Adoption: Oregon’s Racist Acts
http://goldenwest.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/pps-curriculum-adoption-oregons-racist-acts/

Ugly fried history
http://www.blackinformant.com/remember/ugly-fried-history

“Racism is a by-product of Capitalism”
— Fred Hampton —

]]> Comment on 6,000 by Elena Cartasegna http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Elena Cartasegna Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:16:25 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-106 Congratulations, Adrienne and all of CCc's inspiring volunteers! Though I haven't had the pleasure of attending one of your volunteer graduations (I would love to something though), I was deeply moved by the graduates I met working in your offices when you were kind enough to give me a personal tour. The uplifting and empowered community environment is impressive. I'm so happy to know the federal government has gifted CCC a substantial grant to continue your important work. Lastly, I want to say how touching it is to hear you speak of your own personal experiences with these amazing people who have risen themselves up out of and beyond extraordinarily challenging, difficult and underprivileged circumstance, to create fulfilling lives and meaningful contributions. They are true heroes. Congratulations, Adrienne and all of CCc’s inspiring volunteers! Though I haven’t had the pleasure of attending one of your volunteer graduations (I would love to something though), I was deeply moved by the graduates I met working in your offices when you were kind enough to give me a personal tour. The uplifting and empowered community environment is impressive. I’m so happy to know the federal government has gifted CCC a substantial grant to continue your important work. Lastly, I want to say how touching it is to hear you speak of your own personal experiences with these amazing people who have risen themselves up out of and beyond extraordinarily challenging, difficult and underprivileged circumstance, to create fulfilling lives and meaningful contributions. They are true heroes.

]]> Comment on 6,000 by Bradi Ross http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Bradi Ross Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:29:57 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-91 What an inspiration! It's always amazing what can happen when positive energy is focused to make 'change' a verb and not simply an idea. This program is such an asset to our community and I look forward to watching it do great things. Keep up all the good work! What an inspiration! It’s always amazing what can happen when positive energy is focused to make ‘change’ a verb and not simply an idea. This program is such an asset to our community and I look forward to watching it do great things. Keep up all the good work!

]]> Comment on 6,000 by sharon miller http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-85 sharon miller Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:46:13 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-85 I also attended a graduation, not knowing what to expect I didn't bring a hanky. It was very moving; the type of soulful comaraderie and pride these people gain from this experience is just the half of it. it's a wonderful program I also attended a graduation, not knowing what to expect I didn’t bring a hanky.
It was very moving; the type of soulful comaraderie and pride these people gain from this
experience is just the half of it. it’s a wonderful program

]]> Comment on 6,000 by Rebecca Armstrong http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Rebecca Armstrong Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:57:19 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-81 What a great milestone! And speaking as one who has attended a volunteer graduation I can attest to the dignity and confidence that the participants have gained through giving back. It is an inspiring event in and of itself and totally made my day, so I heartily encourage anyone interested to attend future graduations. What a great milestone! And speaking as one who has attended a volunteer graduation I can attest to the dignity and confidence that the participants have gained through giving back. It is an inspiring event in and of itself and totally made my day, so I heartily encourage anyone interested to attend future graduations.

]]> Comment on 6,000 by Susie Frank http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Susie Frank Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:28:44 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-79 Inspiring work, Ms. Karecki! Inspiring work, Ms. Karecki!

]]> Comment on 6,000 by EB Ferdig http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/6000/comment-page-1/#comment-78 EB Ferdig Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:23:59 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=79#comment-78 Congratulations to you & all of your fantastic volunteers! Even if it was just one person who dedicated this time to make a difference in his life & the community, it would be great. But when the numbers add up to 6,000, the community really starts to feel the change. The community feels hope and inspiration. Thanks to you, your volunteers and partners, for organizing all this good will into action! Congratulations to you & all of your fantastic volunteers! Even if it was just one person who dedicated this time to make a difference in his life & the community, it would be great. But when the numbers add up to 6,000, the community really starts to feel the change. The community feels hope and inspiration. Thanks to you, your volunteers and partners, for organizing all this good will into action!

]]> Comment on Congrats to WORKSYSTEMS, Inc. by Tricia Ryan http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2010/01/congrats-to-worksystems-inc/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Tricia Ryan Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:53:49 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=70#comment-56 Thanks so much for the kudos! We are looking forward to working with Central City Concern and other community partners on this exciting project. It's a great opportunity for the Portland Metro area. Thanks so much for the kudos! We are looking forward to working with Central City Concern and other community partners on this exciting project. It’s a great opportunity for the Portland Metro area.

]]> Comment on Working Our Way Home by Gregory Spies http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/2009/11/working-our-way-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Gregory Spies Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:14:26 +0000 http://www.centralcityconcern.org/blog/?p=34#comment-2 Great video! Great video!

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