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The Dude Ranch at 240 N. Broadway was a popular African American nightclub in the 1940s. The venue was popular amongst both white and Black Portlanders during World War II and shortly thereafter.

The Dude Ranch at 240 N. Broadway was a popular African American nightclub in the 1940s. The venue was popular amongst both white and Black ...

Published on July 21, 2020
Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop at 215 N.E. Hancock St. was established in 1954 by Mary Rose Dean and her husband Benjamin Dean.

Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop at 215 N.E. Hancock St. was established in 1954 by Mary Rose Dean and her husband Benjamin Dean.

Published on July 21, 2020
E.D. Cannady and Beatrice Morrow Cannady, editors of the newspaper The Advocate, resided at this home at 2516 N.E. 26th Ave.

E.D. Cannady and Beatrice Morrow Cannady, editors of the newspaper The Advocate, resided at this home at 2516 N.E. 26th Ave.

Published on July 21, 2020
The Golden West Hotel at 707 N.W. Everett St. was established by African American entrepreneur William D. Allen in 1906 and provided short and long-term lodging to Black clientele who were otherwise denied accommodations at the city’s white-owned hotels.

The Golden West Hotel at 707 N.W. Everett St. was established by African American entrepreneur William D. Allen in 1906 and provided short and long-term ...

Published on July 21, 2020
The Billy Webb Elks Lodge’s designation on the National Register of Historic places celebrates not only the history of one of Portland’s most important Black fraternal institutions, but also a building that previously served as a “Colored” YWCA, African American USO center, and Portland branch headquarters of the NAACP.

The Billy Webb Elks Lodge’s designation on the National Register of Historic places celebrates not only the history of one of Portland’s most important Black ...

Published on July 21, 2020
Bertony Faustin, the founder of Abbey Creek, Oregon’s first Black-owned winery, grows his business with the opening of a wine tasting room at 912 S.W. Morrison, the first new tenant in revamped shopping plaza called the Shops at 10Y on the ground floor of the Portland SmartPark garage.

Bertony Faustin, the founder of Abbey Creek, Oregon’s first Black-owned winery, grows his business with the opening of a wine tasting room at 912 S.W. ...

Published on July 21, 2020
A group of mothers stand arm-in-arm forming a human shield to protect protesters outside the federal building and Justice Center in downtown Portland on Saturday. (AP photo)

A group of mothers stand arm-in-arm forming a human shield to protect protesters outside the federal building and Justice Center in downtown Portland on Saturday. ...

Published on July 21, 2020
Federal agents disperse Black Lives Matter protesters near the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Monday. The Officers used teargas and projectiles to move the crowd after some protesters tore down a fence fronting the courthouse. (AP Photo)

Federal agents disperse Black Lives Matter protesters near the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Monday. The Officers used teargas and projectiles to move ...

Published on July 21, 2020
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is pictured last December before an event with fellow Democrats before passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act to eliminate state and local voter suppression laws. Lewis died Friday at the age of 80.

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., is pictured last December before an event with fellow Democrats before passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act to eliminate state ...

Published on July 21, 2020
A city of Portland archive photo shows Jefferson High School basketball players during an all-star basketball game at Jefferson High School in 1972. A local author is reaching out for archival material for a book he is writing on the team which won the 1971-72 state championship while comprised entirely of African American players against an all-white team from Baker City.

A city of Portland archive photo shows Jefferson High School basketball players during an all-star basketball game at Jefferson High School in 1972. A local ...

Published on July 21, 2020
High School students work on advanced placement physics in this archive photo from AP. COVID-19 is disrupting plans for the new school year, and Oregon may have a harder time keep students 6 feet apart than other states because it has one of the largest average class sizes.

High School students work on advanced placement physics in this archive photo from AP. COVID-19 is disrupting plans for the new school year, and Oregon ...

Published on July 21, 2020
Under fire for massive delays, the Oregon Employment Department has launched a new informational website to help workers navigate unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Under fire for massive delays, the Oregon Employment Department has launched a new informational website to help workers navigate unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Published on July 21, 2020
Portland Youth Philharmonic, the nation’s first and oldest youth orchestra, is accepting online applications and video auditions from local, young creatives interested in participating in the organization’s 97th season.

Portland Youth Philharmonic, the nation’s first and oldest youth orchestra, is accepting online applications and video auditions from local, young creatives interested in participating in ...

Published on July 21, 2020

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