Feature Lead Archive
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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... -
The Parks have Eyes
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 5 CommentsNew rangers are also ambassadors By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer They may wear a badge and uniform, ride through downtown on bikes and hand out stickers to kids,... -
Out of the Shadows
Posted on September 5, 2012 | No CommentsSpeaking out against anti-immigrant policies By Mindy Cooper The Portland Observer Community activists stood in solidarity against anti-immigration policies and gave a voice to undocumented individuals who... -
Voices of First Families
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsVancouver’s African American community tells its 70-year story By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer Despite a growing population and strong presence throughout the Vancouver area, the African American community in Clark... -
Candlelight Blows Out
Posted on March 28, 2012 | 3 CommentsHot spot for blues and soul to end with ‘wrecking ball jam’ By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer After decades of providing Portlanders with what some consider the best blues,... -
Earthquake!
Posted on March 7, 2012 | 1 CommentOfficials work to get people ready for disaster By Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer In an effort to alleviate both the fear and stigma surrounding earthquakes and tsunamis, emergency... -
Living History
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 2 CommentsFirst Church turns 150 By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer This year marks a significant milestone for the oldest African-American church in Portland and one of the oldest black congregations in... -
Transitioning Futures: Challenges rise for women after prison
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer With the number of homeless women throughout the city on the rise, one local non-profit organization, in association with a historically African-American church,... -
Advocating for Those Who Served
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsBlack veterans group is a community resource By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer The Portland chapter of the National Association of Black Veterans is working diligently to help former members... -
Adjusting to Life after Combat
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsSoldier just wants to be welcomed home By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Noah Mrowczynski, 32, a native of Eugene, does not want to be thanked for the year of... -
Building Bridges to a Strong Future: Founder of non-profit helps at-risk youth achieve
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer After a childhood filled with others trampling on her self-esteem, one local woman is determined to keep Portland’s at-risk youth off the streets by teaching... -
Wall Street Back Lash
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsOccupy Portland rises up against the powerful By Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer Thousands of residents gathered at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square and other downtown landmarks Thursday...
