A long time ago, my family was one of many who ate
no grapes or lettuce because Cesar Chavez said to boycott
them. I also joined in marches to show support. I wish
that some time ago, someone had asked for the help
and ideas of those of us who were here back then to
find ways to really honor this man. I wouldn't have
been for renaming a North Portland street at this time, but I would
have been thrilled to gather,in say, Pioneer Courthouse
Square to once again sign up---this time to honor him.
I was not at any of the meetings simply because in my
24 years in Kenton, I have quit going to any of the
meetings of the neighborhoods just because of the
inappropriate reactions of many of the neighbors. At
75 who needs the aggravation?