for The Old Mole 9 June 2008

Certainly both groups have faced legislative attacks. Richard Fricker on Consortium News is only one of several recent writers to note what he calls a “surge of theocracy tinged with white racialism,” which he sees in a series of recent measures in Oklahoma.

But of course it’s not just Oklahoma.

At long last Ms Adiva has joined the new millennium.  I will post the Afrotainment playlists and attempt to answer emails in a timely manner. Stay tuned! Adiva-ly yours, Celeste

Now you can publicize your upcoming shows yourself on the KBOO website!

Once you log in, you will see a new option under "create content" in your left sidebar menu called "Program Episode".

 June is Gay Pride Month & many KBOO programs will highlight or feature LGBTQ topics.

Look for KBOO's June Program Guide for details.

Portland Pride is June 14 & 15, with the Parade happening Sunday morning, kicking off from W. Burnside and S. Broadway.

Tune into Out Loud on May 27th @ 6pm to hear from guests from Write Around Portland's Transgendered Adults Writing Workshop.  Barbara interviews three participants and a program coordinator from this series of workshops.

Our discussion this week turns to QDoc, the only queer documentary film festival in the US,  happening May 29 thru June 1 at the Clinton St Theater.

First of all I want to thank all the volunteers who helped with the Amy Goodman/David Goodman benefit we did last month. It was a great success and we raised about $16,000. Upcoming benefits include the Pink Martini Fundfest in June at the Crystal Ballroom with KBOO as one of the 4 non-profit beneficiaries. Big thanks to Pink Martini for choosing KBOO this year! And don't forget, the monthly KBOO Reggae Benefit happens May 24 at the Blue Monk and features Nuborn Tribe w/ Ital Vibes.

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and by some counts it was the one-hundredth anniversary of Mother’s Day in the US . In 1870, social activist Julia Ward Howe wrote her Mother's Day Proclamation as a call for peace and disarmament, a call to unite women to organize against war.

The ASPIRE Mentoring Program needs volunteers for the summer.

There is a free training/information session this Thursday at the NELA Center for Student Success,

1500 NE Irving Street, Suite 135, PDX, 97232 (behind Benson High).

The training will start at 11am and run no later than 1pm. We will cover the background and mission of ASPIRE, what is expected of volunteer mentors, and basic information on college and financial aid.

Snacks will be provided.

Please RSVP. We hope to see you there!

www.centerforstudentsuccess.org NELA Center

www.aspireoregon.org ASPIRE