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Census 2010: Who Counts?

Who Counts?
Census 2010
Date: 
February 26, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County commissioner District 1
Speaker(s): 
Michael Burns, Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau
Speaker(s): 
Marc Levy, CEO, United Way of Columbia-Willamette

The 2010 census will determine Oregon’s share of more than $400 billion in federal funds for schools, hospitals, job training and more. Census data also provides facts that help with research and advocacy on topics ranging from disease prevention to disaster preparedness.

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The New Diversity

Race and Politics in Today's America
Date: 
January 23, 2009 (All day)
Speaker(s): 
M. Lee Pelton, president, Willamette University

Barack Obama’s election to the presidency marked a significant turning point in American politics and history. Within Obama’s own lifetime, African Americans faced severe discrimination when attempting to vote. Now, an African American will soon occupy the highest office of the land.

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