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“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

Portland Observer

45 minutes ago2 min read

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

Portland Observer

49 minutes ago2 min read

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

Portland Observer

59 minutes ago1 min read

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Observer

1 hour ago4 min read

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

Portland Observer

1 hour ago2 min read

REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest

REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest

REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest

Portland Observer

1 hour ago4 min read

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Prominent voice for racial justice after King

REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest

REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest

Breaking barriers and building young leaders

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

Bipartisan move recognizes Black history

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Prominent voice for racial justice after King

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LATEST NEWS

“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

“Fighting the Power” Podcast Wins International Prizes

45 minutes ago

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence

49 minutes ago

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

52 minutes ago

Black Family-Owned Non-Profit Host a Virtual Talk on Raising Money

Black Family-Owned Non-Profit Host a Virtual Talk on Raising Money

Black Family-Owned Non-Profit Host a Virtual Talk on Raising Money

56 minutes ago

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

59 minutes ago

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

1 hour ago

OBITUARIES

Tamika Kelly

Feb 3

Tamika Kelly

Tamika Kelly

Kianga "Kiki" Taylor

Jan 26

Kianga "Kiki" Taylor

Kianga "Kiki" Taylor

Paul Harris

Jan 16

Paul Harris

Paul Harris

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

52 minutes ago4 min read

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

Two Oregon Artists Selected for PDX Airport Murals

1 hour ago2 min read

15 Nights of Holiday Magic on the Water!

15 Nights of Holiday Magic on the Water!

15 Nights of Holiday Magic on the Water!

Dec 3, 20251 min read

Jefferson Dancers Launch 50th Anniversary Season with SOAR

Jefferson Dancers Launch 50th Anniversary Season with SOAR

Jefferson Dancers Launch 50th Anniversary Season with SOAR

Nov 7, 20252 min read

Artist Chosen for Hollywood Library Community Mural

Artist Chosen for Hollywood Library Community Mural

Artist Chosen for Hollywood Library Community Mural

Nov 7, 20253 min read

Pulitzer Finalist Opens 2025–26 Writers Series

Pulitzer Finalist Opens 2025–26 Writers Series

Pulitzer Finalist Opens 2025–26 Writers Series

Nov 6, 20252 min read

LAW & JUSTICE

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

House Renames Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass

52 minutes ago4 min read

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

Portland Residents Say Tear Gas from ICE Protests Invades Homes

1 hour ago4 min read

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

1 hour ago2 min read

Cold Case From 1992 Connected to Killer

Cold Case From 1992 Connected to Killer

Cold Case From 1992 Connected to Killer

1 hour ago2 min read

Avel Gordly, First Black Woman in Oregon Senate, Passes Away

Avel Gordly, First Black Woman in Oregon Senate, Passes Away

Avel Gordly, First Black Woman in Oregon Senate, Passes Away

2 hours ago1 min read

Man Freed on Bail Sentenced to Life

Man Freed on Bail Sentenced to Life

Man Freed on Bail Sentenced to Life

Jan 74 min read

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