Stepping Up and Standing Up
New NAACP president learned about civil rights early By Beverly Corbell Sharon Gary-Smith, newly elected Portland NAACP president, is...
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Jan 5, 20215 min read
Race Double Standard in Capitol insurrection
Response followed pattern of coddling white grievances In this combination of photos, demonstrators (left), protest last June 4 in front...
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Dec 16, 20203 min read
Major League Baseball Rights Longtime Injustice
Reclassifies Negro Leagues as Major League Kansas City Monarchs pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige warms up at New York's Yankee Stadium before...
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Dec 10, 20202 min read
Black Innovators Celebrated
New mural pays tribute to diverse business community By Michael Leighton Collaborating artists Latoya Lovely and her son “J” celebrate...
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Dec 8, 20201 min read
Tolbert to Lead Vancouver NAACP
Pledges commitment to racial equity Jasmine Tolbert Jasmine Tolbert, a Vancouver native and long time champion of social justice issues,...
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Nov 30, 20201 min read
Dynamic Justice Activist Joins PSU
Walidah Imarisha to lead Center for Black Studies Walidah Imarisha, educator, writer, academic and spoken word artist, is an expert on...
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Nov 20, 20204 min read
Portland Observer’s 50 Years
Anniversary renews focus on Black, diverse communities By Beverly Corbell The Portland Observer, born in 1970, traces its beginnings to a...
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Nov 18, 20202 min read
The Portland Observer: Did you Know?
Facts about Oregon's longest serving Black publication By Felicia Slider The People’s Observer was an African American publication in...
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Nov 4, 20202 min read
Murals Showcase Black History
Shining light on injustices and community action Community organizer Jackie Strong (from left), artist Daren Todd, and homeowners Collin...
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