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Dean’s Salon and Barber Shop Gets Historic Recognition
Black Landmark Recognized By Beverly Corbell Dean's Barbershop Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barber Shop, the oldest Black-owned business in...
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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Albina Summer of Sound
Events celebrate Portland’s Black music history Musicians Charlie Brown III (left) and Domo Branch, both of the group Brown Branch, will...
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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Trades Lift Minority Groups
Apprenticeships empower women, people of color Sonda Brown, a first-term apprentice electrician, found her way to the construction...
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Creating Pathways for Success
Annual UNCF drive propels Black students Michelle M. Harper A dedicated group from the Black community is once again raising scholarships...
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Playhouse Celebrates Black Experience
“Bella’ a playful pushback to erased histories By Darleen Ortega Portland Playhouse, the community theater space located in a former...
May 25, 20223 min read
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Barbecue Chef Gets Much Needed Help
Neighbors rally to keep operator in business, housed James Dixon, a well known Portland entrepreneur who has served generations of...
May 25, 20222 min read
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Racism, Conspiracies Fueled Massacre
10 Black lives lost on a trip to the store Wayne Jones holds his son Donell, while speaking during an interview with The Associated Press...
May 18, 20224 min read
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Celebrating 160 Years
First A.M.E. Zion Church appreciation event First A.M.E Zion Church, now located at 4304 N. Vancouver Ave., was first established in...
May 16, 20221 min read
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Black Business Advocate Hired
Executive to lead group focused on equity The Black Business Association, a new group advocating for the success of Black-owned...
May 10, 20222 min read
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