Healthy Babies Ahead!
Improving childbirth outcomes by breaking cultural barriers
The International Center for Traditional Childbearing is celebrating a victory, having just received a grant for its African American Childbirth Educators Program.
Historic Drama Reflective of Modern Reality
Selma movie wins hearts and minds
Who among us could have predicted that a cinematic retelling of the heroic efforts of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders in 1965 to organize and lead marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in an effort to gain equal voting rights for African Americans in that city would end up teaching us as much about the present as it does the past?
Homeless Youth Stories
Creative mentoring brings production
A new performance is hitting Portland this weekend. “Maybe It’s Because…(I’m So Versatile)” is a performance piece written and performed by homeless and transitional youth.
Combating Displacement
Bureau releases $20 million housing plan
After extended public input, the Portland Housing Bureau has a formal plan on how to use $20 million in Urban Renewal monies to fight gentrification in north and northeast Portland.
Real Path to Greatness is Through Service
A lesson to teach about Dr. King
Dr. King said too many people never outgrow this instinct—and by constantly struggling to be the most powerful or famous or wealthiest or best-educated, we forget one of the Gospels’ and life’s largest truths: the real path to greatness is through service.
Investing in Youth
A power luncheon for young women of color
Dozens of high schoolers from Portland’s black community are learning about leadership with a powerful line-up of women.
The Minority Retort
Series debut for comedians of color show
A new monthly showcase of comedians of color is coming to northeast Portland.
Down Payment Lifeline
Neighborhood LIFT creates 259 new homeowners
The New Year has turned 259 former renters into Portland homebuyers thanks to the collaboration between Wells Fargo, the non-profit Portland Housing Center, and NeighborWorks America.
Fighting Hunger in Oregon
The Oregon Food Bank is casting their net wider than ever in hopes of accessing more resources for those in need.
Bullets and Bombs Can Never Silence Voices of Laughter and Friendship
Lessons from Charlie Hebdo massacre
As a political cartoonist who happens to be both American and Muslim, I often find myself at the intersection of media curiosity: Muslim, with all the stereotypical notions attached to that, but also a freedom-loving artist and a humorist.
Sony, Charlie Hebdo and the Right to Offend
Not exactly role models for the cause
The cyberattacks against Sony and the recent killings of 12 people during the attack on the Paris newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, have sparked an international debate about freedom of speech and the right to offend.
In Loving Memory
Fannie Mae Stokes
She was known throughout the community and was affectionately called “Aunt Fan,” as she was always willing to give her time and personal resources to ensure her family’s needs were met.
Changing the Narrative
Shining a light on Portland community of black artists
Samiya Bashir is in the midst of writing her latest book and preparing for her next reading series.
The Need for a Truth and Reconciliation Process
Healing from the long history of racial trauma
The killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner have sparked a national outcry to end the epidemic of police brutality against black men.
Mayor and Council Step Back on Police Reform
City appeal should be rescinded
While every major city and various small cities throughout the nation are crying out for justice and police reform, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and the city commissioners voted unanimously to take a step backwards to appeal a condition set by Federal Judge Michael Simon to have annual periodic hearings on the progress or non-progress of the Portland Police Reform Settlement Agreement.
Sign Up for Community Service Projects
Volunteers honor King’s call to action
Hands On Greater Portland, the volunteer arm of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, is coordinating 60 volunteer service projects as part of its Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend of Service, to be held Jan. 15 through the MLK holiday on Jan. 19.
Walking in the Path of Dr. Martin Luther King
Faith leader advocate for racial and gender equality
Lopez acknowledges how her work for advancing causes of justice was enlightened by the words and actions of one of America’s greatest civil rights hero, Dr. Martin Luther King.
New Leaders Emerge in Struggle for Police Reforms
Hip hop artist lends voice to cause
Firmly entrenched as a community leader, Waco isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and will be a staple of future marches, meetings and entertainment in the city of Portland for the foreseeable future.
Heating up winter with Portland style BBQ
For Wayne Cannon, Grilling is his Passion
“This isn’t Southern style,” says Cannon, “and it isn’t Midwestern. This is Portland style, unique to us in this city.”
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