Making Connections

If you’ve been paying attention to the news, upset by the racism that’s brought on the Black Lives Matter movement,  the pandemic, the administrations blatant disrespect for most of its citizens, you ‘ll probably find strength and inspiration in this poem.  It’s written and read by beth wood, a singer songwriter who’s spent a good deal of time in  Portland area, now lives in  Bend.

It was “Save the Post Office Saturday” this past weekend.  Thousands of people across the country gathered to demand that Congress shore up the US Postal Service.  According to Move On, the USPS revenue comes entirely from postage and services.  Not tax dollars.  Revenue is expected to be down by 50% this year, so the agency may well run out of money within the next few months.  Move On says that while Washington argues about how to support the post office, FedEx and UPS have already gotten stimulus money .

Detective Tanya Wollstein, Vancouver PD Domestic Violence Unit, gives an update on how the COVID Pandemic is affecting the reporting of DV incidents, as of July, 2020.

Adam Aguilera, Vancouver teacher and member of the WEA Riverside Equity Committee, explains how systemic racism exists in education.  The teachers union sent a letter to Clark County Council last week, extending an invitation to Chairwoman Eileen Quiring to educate her as to how racism manifests in schools.

Jasmine Tolbert, VP, NAACP Vancouver shares thoughts on ways to get involved and work for change.