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2004 PRESS RELEASES
December 9, 2004
PUBLIC HEARING
Multnomah County Resolution to Protect Civil Rights
People who live, work, study, worship,
or travel in Multnomah County have reported discrimination
and curtailment of their constitutional rights and liberties.
On December 9, county commissioners will respond. Find out
how!
December 2,
2004
A Nonviolent Response to Terrorism
Terrorism, which by definition targets civilians, is unacceptable,
but a violent response to violence usually causes more violence.
Portland is privileged to have a scholar of peace and nonviolence
studies, who has recently published a book about what a nonviolent
response to terrorism might contain. PSU Conflict Resolution
Professor
Tom Hastings has outlined some of the best thinking about
nonviolent methods of resisting terrorism in the growing fields
of international aid and nonviolent interposition in his book,
A Nonviolent Response to Terrorism. Join us for a public forum
and book signing on this important subject, featuring the author.
About the Event
November 30, 2004
Perspectives on Asylum
As we begin a new presidential term,
it is more important to understand our immigration laws, how
they are changing, and what these laws mean to our local communities.
Come and engage in a lively public dialogue.
About
the Event
November 29, 2004
Public Forum, "Schools without Borders"
This forum will address the unique challenges that face immigrant
students in the public education system. How does the current
educational system provide for non-English speakers and immigrants,
and how can this be improved? What prejudices do immigrant students
encounter in their peers and school officials? How are newly-arrived
immigrant students placed in our educational system when they
come from very different systems, or have had little formal
education? How can misunderstandings due to cultural differences
be avoided? What methods are available to help overcome the
cultural and language barriers that hinder communication between
schools and parents? The forum will explore strategies for improvement
of the system to push all students towards success and to help
the immigrants integrate more quickly.
About the
Event
November 10 - 21, 2004
Portland International Nature and Environmental (PINE) Film
Festival
The PINE
Film Festival is an awareness project of the emerging
nonprofit organization Livable Place.
Through the power of the moving picture, PINE aims to celebrate
the wonders of our world while also showcasing the fragile balance
of life and the perilous struggle for survival faced by so many.
Ultimately, by connecting people through their common hopes
and challenges, PINE strives to create a world of vibrant communities,
where natural systems are safeguarded, pollution in its many
forms is reduced, and the quality-of-life of all living things
is improved.
About the Film Festival
September 23, 2004
Immigrant Rights Rally, Dolores Huerta in Portland
Dolores Huerta, prominent Chicana labor
leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, visited
Portland to speak about the Dream Act and support comprehensive
immigration reform.
About the Event
November 14, 2004
Work Party for the Center's New Office!
We are planning a GRAND OPENING PARTY in Mid-November
to celebrate our new space in the Standard Dairy Building on
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (same building as Billy Reed's). There
will be a work party on November 14th, for those of you who
would like to help us paint, decorate, and generally get the
place ready. We haven't set a date for the actual party yet,
but we'll let you know when we do.
Join us!
September 12, 2004
The Global Portland Festival: Hope Begins when Fear Ends
What would it be like if we all walked with a greater trust
of our neighbors and with a greater feeling of connectedness
and openness to each other? The day after September 11 is our
day to rebuild -- a time to celebrate the common humanity which
brings us together. To eat, dance, sing, connect, and thrive.
Come celebrate the diverse communities of Portland as we unite
this September 12 for a one-day event titled "The
Global Portland Festival: Hope Begins when Fear Ends."
August 19, 2004
Politics in Venezuela: After the Referendum
On the evening of Thursday, August 19, join Community Language
and Culture Bank and the PSU Multicultural Center for a retrospective
forum on last weekend’s recall election in Venezuela. Featuring
Dr. Shawn Smallman, Director of International Studies at PSU
and local Venezuelan community members, this event will examine
the referendum on Hugo Chavez's presidency and explore "what
happened" from a variety of perspectives.
Press Release
July 1, 2004
Multilateral: An Art Benefit for TRUE Global Unity
Don't miss our First Thursday art event! This is your opportunity
to view local artists' work and support the Center. Food,
fun, and a silent auction will make this an unforgettable
evening.
June 30, 2004
Homelessness Forum
Does Portland have the political will to end homelessness? Join
a community conversation and find out how homeless citizens,
advocates, and neighborhoods are working together to end the
problem.
Press Release
May 22, 2004
2004 Palestinian Film Festival "Art Under Occupation"
the Center co-hosts the 2004 Palestinian Film Festival at Portland
State University. Come and watch these moving films and discuss
them with community members.
Press Release
May 15, 2004
Public Forum: "The U.S. in Haiti: Democratic Rule, Regime
Change, and Human Rights"
the Center welcomes human rights lawyer and activist Brian Concannon,
Jr., the attorney for former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand
Aristide.
Press Release
April 29, 2004
Public Forum: "Military Recruiting - Students Speak Out"
Local high school students speak out against military recruitment
in public schools. Come and listen to their pleas for peace.
Press Release
April 21, 2004
Public Forum: "Coming to America"
the Center Founder Kayse Jama and V.P. Sam Gioia join a panel discussion
on political asylum and seeking refuge in Portland. This
is the second of a two-part forum sponsored by City Club's New
Leaders Council.
Press Release
April 18, 2004
Public Forum: "Baghdad and Beyond"
Join us for a moderated discussion on the past, present, and
future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Event features
Muslim leaders, human rights advocate Goudarz Eghtedari, and
Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich.
Press Release
Welcome Portland's New Neighbors
Somali Bantus Arrive in Portland
Many Somali Bantu families have quietly moved into the Portland
area as part of the largest mass resettlement program in years.
Find out how you can help to welcome these new neighbors.
Press Release
March, 2004
Public Forum on Proposed "Guest Worker" Program
Join Community Language and Culture Bank and others for a public
forum on recently proposed immigration reforms, including the
Bush proposal, Daschle-Hagel proposal, AgJOBS, and the DREAM
Act.
Press Release
March 7 & 8, 2004
the Center to Present at National Policy Conference
Due to our exemplary community-university partnership with Portland
State Univeristy, Community Language and Culture Bank has been
chosen to present at the 12th Annual Family Re-Union, a national
policy conference on the American Family.
Press Release
February 27 & 28, 2004
Public Forum Featuring Donna Wyant Howell
The Director of the National American Slaves Foundation, Donna
Wyant Howell, will speak on slavery at Portland State University
on February 27 and 28. Come and hear what American history books
never taught us about the history of slavery.
Press Release
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2007 PRESS RELEASES
2006
PRESS RELEASES
2005
PRESS RELEASES
2003 PRESS
RELEASES
MEDIA COVERAGE
March
26 , 2007
"Oregon Minority Business Profile: Good Works"
Kayse Jama lends a voice to Portland's immigrant and refugee
communities.
Oregon
Minority Business
March
22 , 2007
"Tipping Point"
Cop union softens stance on racial profiling.
Portland
Mercury
February
6 , 2007
"Great Expectations"
Columnist Maileen Hamto writes about Portland's new immigrant
and refugee task force.
Asian
Reporter
January
23 , 2007
"United We Stand"
Immigrant task force to address needs of growing community.
Street
Roots
January
10 , 2007
"New Portland panel to check for racial profiling by
police"
The City Council will announce today on the creation of a
new racial profiling committee.
The
Oregonian
January,
2007
"Racial Profiling is Confirmed in Portland"
Special to the National Newspaper Publishers Association (also
known as the Black Press of America) from the Portland Skanner.
The
NNPA
December
6, 2006
"Political Imprisonment Charged"
Supporters of civil liberties rally for justice Monday outside
Pioneer Courthouse in the case of a Patrice Lumumba Ford.
The
Portland Observer
November
30 , 2006
"City Focuses on Refugee Population"
Immigrant task force to address needs of growing community.
The
Skanner
October
26, 2006
"Profiling Report Released" Summary of listening
sessions presents city with rare opportunity.
The
Skanner
October
26, 2006
"Minorities win double header at city council"
El
Hispanic News
October
25, 2006
"Portland wakes up to power of inclusiveness"
Grassroots leaders have always had to forge their own
pathways to power. Now they're being welcomed in by City Council
members and Mayor Tom Potter, who has been heralding inclusiveness
since his campaign.
The
Oregonian
October
20, 2006
"Advocacy groups, police union sharply divided on racial
profiling" City Council - Portland's police chief
largely supports activists' recommendations but opposes tracking
police stops.
The
Oregonian
October
18, 2006
"Pottering Around" Mayor may delay racial
profiling commission.
Portland
Mercury
October
18, 2006
"Council tackles ethnic, immigrant issues" Diversity
- Two proposals look to address inequity, gentrification and
other obstacles.
The
Oregonian
October
6, 2006
"Groups suggest how to end racial profiling"
Police - The chief likes most of the ideas, except the
analysis of individual officers' traffic stops.
The
Oregonian
October
5, 2006
"Bad Apples" Cops likely to reject key racial
profiling recommendation.
Portland
Mercury
August
20, 2006
"Immigrants' needs are simliar, but challenges are different"
Dreams - A forum brings together minority groups with
community and elected leaders.
The
Oregonian
August
16, 2006
"Newcomers' agenda edges to forefront" Scoot
over, Portland, the newly arrived immigrants and refugees
want more respect.
The
Oregonian
August
1, 2006
"Intercultural organizing gives Portland a purpose and
a vision" by independent journalist Sherry Harbert
Foreign
Interest
February 16 , 2006
"Immigrants in Northwest share thoughts about policies"
Report urges clearing barriers to citizenship, protecting
rights.
Statesman
Journal
February 1,
2006
"Immigrant Class Aims for Understanding" RISE
workshop looks to eliminate some common misconceptions about
immigration. Reporter Abe Proctor covers the story.
The Skanner
December 8, 2005
"Immigrants and Refugees Face Local Integration Challenges"
With a diverse crowd of immigrants and refugees at City
Hall Saturday afternoon, Mayor Tom Potter told the crowd that
Portland does not have a comprehensive plan on how to integrate
immigrants into the community. He then called on immigrants
to help create policies to "reach out to people who do
not have a voice."
El Hispanic News
December 1, 2005
"Forum Aims for Inclusion" Immigrants seek a greater
role in civic life and government. Skanner Editor Nancy McCarthy
covers the story.
The Skanner
September
22 , 2005
"Thinking Outside the U.S. Box"
Portland State University President Daniel Bernstine presents
at Fall Symposium, mentions Community Language and Culture Bank's
importance to his Internationalization Initiative for the university.
Portland
State University
September 8
, 2005
"9-11 Observance Strives for Better Understanding"
Rob Manning reports on an annual event in Portland this
weekend that appeals for better understanding among Muslims
and non-Muslims.
OPB
September 7 ,
2005
"Global Festival to Promote Understanding"
Humanity is the theme of this annual September 11 gathering.
The Portland Observer
June
24, 2005
"Civic Resistance to the Bush Administration's Culture
of Fear and Secrecy"
Desiree Hellegers of Counterpunch covers the story of Portland,
Oregon becaming the first city in the country to pull out of
its local Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) agreement with the
FBI. Counterpunch
December 10, 2004
"Multnomah County Board Challenges USA PATRIOT Act"
The Portland Observer interviews members of Community Language
and Culture Bank, as the group moves into a new space in Northeast
Portland.
The Oregonian
December 8, 2004
"Breaking Cultural Barriers"
The Portland Observer interviews members of Community Language
and Culture Bank, as the group moves into a new space in Northeast
Portland.
The Portland
Observer
October 2, 2004
"Nationwide Rallies Support Immigration Bills"
In Portland, Ore., hundreds of high school and college students
joined farm workers, including United Farm Workers co-founder
Dolores Huerta, chanting, “Support the Dream Act” outside the
offices of Republican Sen. Gordon Smith Sept. 23 to demand that
he push for enactment of that immigration reform bill and the
AgJobs bill. the Center Founder Kayse Jama quoted.
People's
Weekly World
September 9, 2004
"Hope Begins When Fear Ends"
Community Language and Culture Bank holds the Global Portland
Festival: Hope Begins When Fear Ends on September 12,
to commemorate the 9/11 attacks and to celebrate the common
humanity which brings us together.
The Oregonian
June 25, 2004
"Brandon Mayfield Speaks"
On Friday, June 25, Brandon Mayfield spoke at The City Club
of Portland's special Friday forum. For the first time, Mayfield
and federal public defender Steve Wax answered questions from
the public, discussed profiling and shed light on why the FBI
accused this Beaverton lawyer of terrorist acts. the Center Founder
Kayse Jama quoted.
Oregonlive
April 2, 2004
"Somalis Wait in Legal Limbo with Homeland Security"
the Center Founder Kayse Jama reports on the detention of thousands
of Somalis awaiting deportation.
Oregon Peaceworker
March 30, 2004
"Bantu Family Finds New Home and New Hope"
After years in refugee camps, exhausted clan lands in Beaverton.
Community Language and Culture Bank is profiled.
Portland
Tribune
March 26, 2004
"Bantu refugees begin exodus to Oregon"
The new arrivals are from Somalia, where members of their ethnic
group are disdained as a slave class. Community Language and
Culture Bank founder Kayse Jama quoted.
The Oregonian
November 21, 2003
"Out of War, In for Peace"
Kayse Jama fled Somalia and now advocates for other refugees,
forming a group that focuses on talking and understanding
The Oregonian
April 7, 2003
"Refugees Respond to War"
Portland
State University Vanguard
April 6, 2003
"Immigrants Share Stories of War"
Portland Refugees and immigrants who've experienced war first
hand raised their voice for peace by sharing their stories with
the community at PSU's Multicultural Center. KBOO's Miae Kim
was there and has this report.(Digital Audio. Runs approx. 3.42)
KBOO Community
Radio
January
10, 2003
"Activists Show Solidarity for INS Registrants"
The Immigration and Naturalization Service started what it's
calling special registration on September 11, 2002 to try to
limit the chance of attacks like the ones that struck New York
and Washington DC a year before.
OPB
September 23, 2002
"Portland Joint Terrorism Task Force Harassing Somali Community"
On Saturday, September 21, Kayse Jama spoke at the Palestinian
Forum at the Campus Ministries Building at PSU. Kayse is a member
of Portland's Muslim Somali community and he was there to talk
about the problems currently being faced by Somali people in
the United States, especially in Portland by the Joint Terrorism
Task Force (PJTTF).
Portland
IndyMedia
September 19, 2002
"Approval Expected for Terrorism Task Force"
The Portland City Council is hearing testimony this afternoon
on the Police Bureau's participation in a Joint Terrorism Task
Force.
OPB
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