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Jefferson High School Centennial

Harold Two — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:42:51 +0000

The Diversity Institute and CH2A & Associates, Inc. present video highlights from I Went 2 Jeff: The Jefferson High School Centennial Celebration.

Jazz on the Mississippi

Harold Two — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:46:20 +0000

Photo highlights from the annual Jazz on the Mississippi event sponsored by The Diversity Institute and Portland Development Commission. This community event featured Harold C. Williams Two, Gretchen Mitchell, Tahirah Memory, Farnell Newton, Band on “Q”, Urban Arts Dance Company and was hosted by the world famous and Portland Trail Blazers own DJ OG One.

Jefferson High School Prom Sponsored by “The Diversity Institute”

Harold Two — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:48:41 +0000

The Diversity Institute sponsored the 2009 Junior & Senior Prom at Jefferson High School.

Here are a few views from the “Night of the Century” in the Rose Room at the Portland Rose Garden.

Champions Luncheon Video

Harold Two — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:51:07 +0000

For those of you unable to attend the Champions of Diversity luncheon, you can still enjoy this special event by watching the video. Be sure to join us next year when we once again celebrate Portland’s Champions of Diversity.

CH2A and The Diversity Institute also want to reiterate our thanks to all our sponsors and to our champions!

Celebrate Portland’s Champions of Diversity

Harold Two — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:23:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone that made our “Celebrate Portland’s Champions of Diversity” luncheon a successful event.

Celebrate Portland’s Champions of Diversity

Harold Two — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:50:21 +0000

Help us celebrate Portland’s champions of diversity at a unique luncheon. The Diversity Institute and our sponsors — Portland Development Commission and CH2A & Associates, Inc. — have planned a luncheon filled with entertainment, inspiring speakers and an awards ceremony celebrating our champions:

Bruce Warner, Executive Director of PDC
Tom Potter, Former Mayor of Portland
Ted Wheeler, Chair of Multnomah County
Russ Danielson, VP and Chief Executive of Providence-Oregon
Dr. Preston Pulliams, President of Portland Community College

Speakers include:

Cyreena Boston, Field Representative of Multnomah County for U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
Charles Wilhoite, Board Chair of Portland Development Commission
Dr. Matthew Prophet, Former Superintendent of Portland Public Schools

Plan on joining us at the Rose Garden on March 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate the dedication.

Learn more and register today!

Forum on Diversity and Aging

Harold Two — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:01:20 +0000

AARP is sponsoring a Forum on Diversity and Aging in Oregon Communities. This event, held on November 17, 2008, addresses the opportunties and challenges facing aging populations.

A Successful Event: The Diversity Institute’s Jazz on the Mississippi

Harold Two — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:33:53 +0000

The Diversity Institute sponsored the first ever Jazz on the Mississippi celebration on September 11. Enjoy this recap in photos and we hope to see you on the Mississippi again next year.

Historic Albina Dome Refurbished

Harold Two — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:37:56 +0000

The Portland Observer reports on the refurbishing of the historic Albina Dome.

Area residents are invited to celebrate the rededication of the Dawson Park Gazebo during a community concert featuring local musician Patrick Lamb on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The park is located on the corner of North Stanton Street and North Vancouver Avenue.

The beautiful dome and brick flooring of the Dawson Park Gazebo were salvaged from the Hill Building, last located on North Russell Street during the early 1970s in the last days of a significant business district for the African American community before displacement by the expansion of Emanuel Hospital.

The dome was placed in Dawson Park in 1978. The Hill Building was built in 1890 and was once the cornerstone of the former city of Albina. The Dawson Park Gazebo serves as a reminder of the Albina of yesterday.

The Portland Development Commission financed all the gazebo’s renovation and improvements using tax increment proceeds from the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area.

The renovated gazebo enhances and protects the historic dome and brings focus to the cultural significance of the dome.

All of the renovation was carefully planned with Portland Parks & Recreation; the Albina Rotary and Eliot Neighborhood Association community partners; who have encouraged and supported the renovation of the gazebo.

In the accompanying photograph, Harold Williams Sr. joins Serena Stoudamire, Albina Rotary president, at the Dawson Park Gazebo rededication.

As reported in The Portland Observer, July 16, 2008

The Take Over

Harold Two — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:29:50 +0000

SQUAD and MODE700 sponsored “The Take Over” Official Launch Party on Friday, September 21, 2007. The event featured a social business presentation and performances by Twin Life, The Urban Arts Dance Company and Harold C. Williams Two on the release of his book, Diary of a Man.