Observer 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... -
Deficits, Deceit, and the Body Politic
Posted on December 12, 2012 | No CommentsProtecting the most vulnerable By Norman and Velma Hill Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the foundations for the wellbeing of scores of millions of middle- and low-income Americans. Without... -
Community Service Awards
Posted on November 14, 2012 | 2 CommentsFoundation dinner promotes diversity By Cari Hachmann Gospel grooves from The Light Band poured into the room as more than 200 community supporters settled into their seats at the Portland... -
MLK Gateway Unveiled
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsPlaza honors civil rights, cultural heritage By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer A completed Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Gateway and Heritage Markers Project plaza was unveiled at a celebration Monday... -
Worrying about ‘My Black Boy’s’ Future
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsHunkered down for battle By Allison R. Brown My husband and I fuss and fret over our black boy. Like other parents, we worry about a lot. We want him... -
Public Health Debate
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 8 CommentsShould fluoride be added to our water? By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer A debate over whether or not fluoride should be added to the public water supply has taken center... -
Breast Health Exams Expanded
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsPlanned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is starting a new fund to help ensure its breast health patients in Oregon and southwest Washington can afford access to follow-up diagnostic services. The Breast... -
Oh, Just Call Them Terrorists
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsThe drumbeat that limits our freedom By William A. Collins The terrorist menace is proving quite useful to the U.S. government, much as the communist menace did many years ago.... -
Living with Mental Health Issues
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsMaranatha to host free course for families Maranatha Church will host a nationally recognized class for families whose loved ones live with mental health issues, starting Saturday, Sept 8, according... -
Mom Saves Child from Abductor
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsWoman hits man with stick; neighbors tackle suspect A mother took quick action to save her child from an abduction Sunday in southeast Portland. Portland police responded to the attempted... -
Be Careful What You Cut
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsFighting for justice for our children By Marian Wright Edelman Right before the U.S. House of Representatives left for the summer to go home to campaign for your vote, they... -
Living Legends Who Share Our Values
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsHonoring Eric Holder and Bernette Johnson By Marc H. Morial Two recipients of National Urban League awards at our recent annual conference in New Orleans are emblematic of our “Occupy... -
Daring to Discuss Gun Control
Posted on August 22, 2012 | 1 CommentOur destiny is ours to co-create By Bentley de Bardelaben The other evening I was watching a national nightly news program at home and the top five stories involved the... -
Youth Football Players Give Back
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsOn Sunday, the Alberta Park Youth Football Program had players, parents and coaches volunteer their time to pick up litter and trash from around the park and throughout the northeast... -
Racially, Spiritually, and Culturally Diverse
Posted on August 22, 2012 | 1 CommentDe La Salle North students develop job skills Their peers are enjoying the break from school by hanging out with friends, riding bikes, watching movies, and playing video games. But...
