Presentation by Jessie Braverman & Cody Urban at Friendly House about the invisible migrant workers at sea who carry the weight of the world economy on their backs. They discuss how to support their fight for dignity, rights, and welfare.Jessie is chairperson of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers. Cody is also a member of the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
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The LGBT+ Acronym
10/16/2022
Reid Vanderburgh
Presentation by Reid Vanderburgh. Often shortened to LGBT+, the full acronym of identity possibilities (for now!) is LGBTQQIAAPNb. This presentation defines each letter of the acronym, providing some history about where it all came from.Reid Vanderburgh is a retired therapist who worked primarily with transgender clients and their family members. He is the author of two books (Transition and Beyond and Journeys of Transformation).
Unique Life Experiences
10/09/2022
Suzanne Thornton, Neil Baldwin, Kathy Moyd
Three HGP members (Suzanne Thornton, Neil Baldwin, Kathy Moyd) share meaningful life stories of significant events in their lives.
Quest for Life Beyond Earth\
09/25/2022
Gordon Walker
Presentation by Gordon Walker. Speculation that there may be many other Earths and solar systems in the Universe goes back to the time of the Greeks and has posed serious challenges to religious belief. Within the last fifty years, astronomers have developed techniques sensitive enough to put that speculation to the test. We now have evidence for thousands of extra-solar planets in our galaxy and of conditions suitable for life on these planets. Gordon Walker holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Cambridge University and is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia. His laboratory has produced some of the first digital detection systems for space based telescopes.
Portland’s Homeless Crisis
09/18/2022
Andy Goebel
Portland’s Homeless Crisis is about much more than just shelter. In this presentation, Andy Goebel tells the story of “All Good Northwest” – an organization fostering communities for individuals impacted by housing insecurity -- including support services at all levels. Mr. Goebel helped found Portsmouth Union Church — a progressive and inclusive congregation that has hosted shelters for people experiencing houselessness. He has also served as Director of Emergency Management for “Do Good Multnomah”, a support group for homeless veterans.