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Reflecting on My Growth and the Future
Posted on May 17, 2013 | 1 CommentHigh school graduate ready for next challenge By Kendall Josey Graduation is right around the corner and it seems surreal. The excitement is building within me as I look toward... -
Get Help Growing a Business
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe Portland Developmental is aiming to help small businesses in Portland achieve success by tapping into the power of partnerships. On Thursday, May 30, the North/Northeast Economic Development Summit will... -
Dawson Park Love
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsRenovation to pay tribute to African-American history Historic Dawson Park will benefit from a $200,000 donation from its neighbor, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, the hospital, Portland Parks and Recreation... -
Opinionated Judge
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsLincoln: A very different angle on slavery By Darleen Ortega My list of the best movies of 2012 includes two very different angles on American slavery: “Django Unchained,” which I... -
Neighborhood History Revisited
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsIrvington Home Tour to highlight ‘red-lined’ area houses Every year since 1967, the Irvington Community Association has honored the neighborhood’s early 20th Century residential architecture by hosting the Irvington... -
Worth Fighting For
Posted on May 15, 2013 | 8 CommentsPortland dentists add their voices to the debate By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer Dr. Kenneth Wright and Dr. James Smith make no quarrel about it, they want Portland’s... -
Art for King Elementary
Posted on May 10, 2013 | No CommentsAuction to draw support with music, food With a tremendous leap in student achievement, and reinvigorated arts program, King Elementary certainly has a lot to dance about these days. That... -
Grant Pride
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsNdamukong Suh and Nike team up for track and field NFL superstar Ndamukong Suh returned back to his native Grant High School bearing gifts. Suh through his Ndamukong Suh Family... -
Justice Rallies on May Day
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsOn Wednesday, May 1, the streets of downtown Portland boomed with voices and music as people came together in O’Bryant Square for the annual May Day demonstration. A variety... -
Science Club Works to Clean Up the Air
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsRoosevelt students respond to poor air quality report By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer It is safe to say Portland is becoming known worldwide for our progressive values, politically, socially,... -
Finding Wisdom from the Ancestors
Posted on May 7, 2013 | 1 CommentNative cure for diabetes: Go vegan By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer In an effort to reverse Type 2 diabetes among tribal populations, Natives call for a return to an... -
Teeth Grinding
Posted on May 7, 2013 | 4 CommentsSerious discussion ahead of fluoride vote By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The fluoride debate in Portland is causing serious teeth grinding on both sides of the argument. Ballot measure... -
Portland Remembers Kendra James
Posted on May 2, 2013 | No CommentsThe shooting death of Kendra James galvanized Portland when it occurred in 2003. The Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform will lead a memorial vigil on... -
Power of the Pen
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 2 CommentsGetting through hard times by writing By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The domino effect has certainly left its mark on Verna Mae Glass. Continually faced with tragedy, the Portland... -
American Dreamer
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 4 CommentsFrom Iraq to Portland area entrepreneur By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer “The American Dream” in today’s America is not easily defined, but when someone is chasing...
