Voices from the Edge 04-14-11 Remembering the Power of Words: An interview with Avel Gordley

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Voices from the Edge 04-14-11 Remembering the Power of Words: An interview with Avel Gordley

Avel Gordley was the first African American woman elected to the Oregon Senate, a distinction earned through years of struggle. Gordley's experience growing up black in the Portland of the 1950s and 1960s illuminates an important piece of city and state history as well as casting a light on "the politics of being an African American woman."

This week, Jo Ann and Dave spoke with Avel Gordley about her life as a community activist, lawmaker and educator, and about her memoir, Remembering the Power of Words, which reflects on the personal and professional challenges Gordley has faced and overcome.

Jo Ann Bowman is a former state legislator, former executive director of Oregon Action and past board president of Portland Community Media as well as a long-time leader in the struggle for racial and economic justice. Dave Mazza is a freelance Journalist and former editor of the Portland Alliance who has covered and been involved in Portland's civil rights, environmental, labor and peace movements for over 20 years.

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Co-Hosts: Jo Ann Bowman and Dave Mazza


Producers: Dave Mazza and Jo Ann Bowman


Program Engineer: Steve Nassar


Audio Editor: Alicia Olson

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