Oregon voice for racial equality Willie Richardson dies
(AP) — Willie Richardson, a longtime champion for minority education and respected voice for racial equality in Oregon, has died. She was...
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Feb 8, 20232 min read
Portland NAACP and Black community leaders address Tyre Nichols death
Vigil Held to Shed Light on Injustice NAACP President James Posey and Aubre Dixon at vigil for slain Memphis man The NAACP and Portland...
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Feb 6, 20231 min read
Portland Woman Awarded $1M In Discrimination Suit
(AP) — A jury has awarded an Oregon woman $1 million in damages after finding she was discriminated against by a gas station employee who...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read
Black Business Association of Oregon Hire First Communications Director
Sommer Martin joins BBAO Sommer Martin The Black Business Association of Oregon (BBAO) is excited to announce Sommer Martin as its first...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
Portland singer profoundly affected by Dr. King’s message
By Beverly Corbell Marilyn Keller Marilyn Keller, renowned vocalist, co-founder of Lift Every Voice Oregon, and a chief petitioner of the...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
Black Female Journalist and Civil Rights Advocate Honored
Wilson Outdoor Pool to be renamed Ida B. Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool Pool signage will be updated for summer 2023 season (Photo courtesy...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
After 2-year hiatus, King tribute goes live again
By Beverly Corbell Ken Berry speaks during the Martin Luther King Celebration After taking two years off because of the pandemic, the...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
A Lifelong Believer in Teachings of Dr. King
By Beverly Corbell Rev. Dr. Mark Knudson, Pastor of the Augustana Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Mark Knudson, pastor of the Augustana Lutheran...
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Dec 22, 20223 min read
Oregon Lawsuit Spotlights Destruction of Black Neighborhoods
RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT TO GREAT-AUNT'S HOME - In these photos provided by the Fouther Family Archives and Ariel Kane are Elizabeth...
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