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Remembering Civil Rights Icon Joseph Lowery
Beloved promoter of justice dies at age 98 Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, one of America’s longest and most esteemed civil rights leaders, died...
Mar 29, 20202 min read


First Black Forest Supervisor Writes Memoir
Portland woman tells story of her historic journey By Beverly Corbell Gloria Brown, the first African American woman to attain the rank...
Mar 15, 20204 min read


Minority Business Outreach at PCC
Portland Community College hosts a meeting for minority, women, emerging small businesses and veteran-owned firms. A new event to recruit...
Feb 18, 20201 min read


Black Experience on Canvas
On display at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center 12/4/2019, 12:30 p.m. Portland artist Arvie Smith, a renowned painter of the black...
Dec 4, 20191 min read


Queen Mya Mural Welcomes Visitors to PDX
New street art project at Portland International Airport Portland 2019 Rose Festival Queen Mya Brazile and the new mural of her image...
Nov 25, 20191 min read


College Promotes Diversity Officer
Leading effort to create a culturally competent campus Rashida Willard Citing the respect she has earned from her peers, students and the...
Nov 20, 20191 min read


PSU Black Studies at Risk, Professor says
Administration called out for toxic environment Professor Ethan Johnson, who heads up the Black Studies Department at Portland State...
Nov 19, 20194 min read


Happy 100th Birthday!
Herbert Amerson, most loved centenarian Herbert L. Amerson is celebrating his 100th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Family and...
Nov 12, 20191 min read


Black College Tour Enriches Lives
Young people explore paths to success Fourteen students from Parkrose, DeLaSalle North and Jefferson high schools visit Tuskegee...
Nov 12, 20192 min read
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