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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Hello! Oregon Public Broadcasting has generously donated 100 copies of the documentary "Local Color" to be distributed to public libraries throughout the state. First aired in 1991, this is the first time the documentary has been publicly available. A limited license agreement allows for public showings of the documentary. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">From the OPB website: "This 1991 OPB documentary chronicles the little known history of racism in Oregon and the moving story of people, both black and white, who worked for civil rights. Jon Tuttle was a news reporter in Portland for most of his life but said he was unaware of much of this history until late in his career. He set out to document the story but found he was almost too late as some of the important participants had died and others were getting on in age. Local Color is the story of black Oregonians and their struggle for equality told by the people, both black and white, who lived the history. But there are moments of highly disturbing racism in a state not known for racial diversity. But there are also moments of inspiration and courage as people take a stand to bring about important change. Without this historic documentary, many of these stories, from some of the state's best people might have been lost and forgotten."</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">If you would like copies to add to your public library, please send an email to me at abigaile@multcolib.org with your library, address and how many copies you would like. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">abigail elder, central library</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">801 sw 10th avenue</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">portland, or 97205</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">503.988.5472</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">aim: mclabigail</FONT>
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