Saturday, April 29, 2023
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Family Friendly
Hami Ramani (@hamiramani on Instagram); there will be other ride leaders on occasion
Sat, Apr 29, 2023, 10:00 AM
Three meeting points: 1. SE Clinton St/41st Ave at 10 am; 2. SE Clinton St/26 Ave at 10:10 am; 3. Tilikum Bridge at PDX Opera ~10:30 am; leaving from Tilikum location ~10:35 am
11:00 AM
End location: PSU’s Fariborz Maseeh Hall at SW Broadway and Harrison
An all-ages/all-abilities ride from SE PDX to the PSU Farmers Market to help support local farmers, bakers and makers of all kinds. This is a great opportunity to meet and develop community in a relaxed, informal setting. A post-ride adventure that is only loosely planned beforehand sometimes follows. Riders are welcome to leave at any point during or after reaching the farmers market. UPDATE 9-15-2024: Four years we’ve ridden together to the market to support farmers and artisans. This was always about community. For nearly one year Israel has been murdering Palestinians with full support of the USA and our tax dollars. And for the past six months my advocacy has been refocused on the fight for liberation. Through my associations with nonprofits like The Street Trust (TST) & Bike Loud PDX I urged that leadership make statements against genocide. At the TST, this led to the revelation that monies of this nonprofit were invested in Black Rock (which TST says it has now divested from). However, at both nonprofits there is largely silence and handwringing. So, for the past few months I have focused my efforts on my community members and acquaintances. I have urged that folks break their silence and do whatever they can to bring attention to the plight of the oppressed and subjugated. And, while my words have been received, I see no significant action in kind from the receivers. This has brought me to the conclusion that a group bike ride is a wonderful tool that *can* be used to bring about Justice but without intention to do so it can be a deluding force. After months of imploring those around me on these rides to raise their voices and to act and after being met with nothing more than nods, I have decided that as things currently stand, I must refocus my efforts. We cannot continue our lives as if these are normal times. I will continue to support local farmers, artisans & businesses - especially those who show solidarity with the oppressed Peoples of the world. And I urge other folks do so as well. The struggle for Justice & collective liberation requires all of our efforts. This is a new beginning in the timeless & endless path of the struggle for Justice. We must look deep within ourselves to find that path. Perhaps one day our paths will cross again.
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