Cervante Pope is a reporter, photographer and web editor at the Portland Observer
Recent Stories

Brothers of Color
Lincoln forms diverse group to build community
Minority students at Lincoln High School band together to form a club tailored to create and support their own sense of community

Preserving Black Portland
Gordly family home to be cultural center
The childhood home of our first black female center is to be turned into an African American cultural center.

Write-in Campaign for Sheriff
‘Don’t Shoot’ activist Raiford seeks votes
Don’t Shoot Portland founder and police reform activist Teressa Raiford has announced the launch of a write-in campaign for Multnomah County sheriff.

Catching the ‘Thriller’ Craze
Michael Jackson hit recreated for a good cause
Worldwide project Thrill the World plays on Michael Jackson's haunting hit.

President Obama Endorses Brown
Releases exclusive video message
President Obama sought to do one more thing before leaving office and that’s endorse Oregon gubernatorial incumbent Kate Brown.

Voting Begins
Large ballot packed with candidates, issues
Ballots are due back by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8.

Obama’s Local Endorsement
Incumbent Kate Brown sees presidential support
Obama wants Oregon to continue having "real leadership in Kate Brown."

Historic Artist in Black Smithsonian
Portland niece thrilled with aunt’s selection
Last month, the Smithsonian bought Thelma Johnson Streat’s “Medicine and Transportation Mural” to be part of the new African American Museum of History and Culture in Washington D.C

Battle Lines Grow
No let down in fight for police reforms
“We need politicians who will run outside of City Hall and help the injured get to safety, not ones who direct a militarized police force to beat women and children.”

Tuesday Voter Registration Deadline
Make your voice heard
In Oregon, Tuesday, Oct. 18 is the last day to register to vote to participate in the upcoming election.