It is well known that the population of people whose last name is Spanish is now the largest group of non-Anglo population that Oregon has. The census of 2010 illustrates the new ethnic population growth trends here in Oregon, as well as the United States. This Window is devoted to civic activities local, national and continental. It is basically a glance at what was going on within our neighborhood. Of course now days this means our digital neighborhood which is basically the entire planet. The first phase of this window will center around the early topics that were prevalent just after WW II ended in 1945; topics that relate to migrants, immigrants and the work force in Oregon and especially Marion County. |
Please read this Introduction to the Civic/Civismo window. |
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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sweetland at a political function in Gladstone, Oregon. I regret not having taken the time to talk with him and learn about his remarkable political life. Mr. Sweetland by that time was legally blind and had to be assisted from place to place. I recall his demeanor and face as a positive first impression. It will be until 10 years later that I would learn of his advocacy for those who did not have a voice. Keep in mind that during his youth, blacks were not allowed to vote and migrant workers had little or no rights. Mr. Sweetland would be the person who would champion English as a 2nd language, Bilingual education and the improvement migrant life in general. THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF THESE FOUR MEN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MIGRANT YOUTH.
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