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Play Tackles Jim Crow Racism
PassinArt, Portland’s African American production theater company, presents “The No Play,” by John Henry Redwood, conveying the racially...
Mar 19, 20191 min read


Until the Flood
A playwright’s celebrated performance about Ferguson Dael Orlandersmith explores the social unrest in Ferguson, Mo. following the fatal...
Mar 6, 20191 min read


A Passionate Activist
A free screening of the documentary ‘Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart’ at Reed College on Monday, March 11 will commemorate...
Mar 4, 20191 min read


50 Years of Black Studies
PSU department was first in Northwest Portland State University faculty member emeritus and former longtime Black Studies Chair Darrell...
Feb 27, 20194 min read


Unlikely Brotherhood
Retired cop addresses racial divide in new book By Michael Leighton Retired Portland police officer Larry Anderson (right) addresses the...
Feb 20, 20192 min read


Groundbreaking Black Leaders Honored
The Portland Trail Blazers recognize six African American community leaders during pregame and halftime activities, Tuesday, Feb. 5, and...
Feb 12, 20191 min read


Black Panther Earns Top Prize
Chadwick Boseman in a scene from the Marvel superhero juggernaut "Black Panther" (Photo courtesy Marvel Studios-Disney) (AP) – “Black...
Jan 31, 20191 min read


Team Faced Racist Taunts
Apology not enough for Parkrose girls Members of the Parkrose girls basketball team faced racist taunts during a recent game at St....
Jan 30, 20191 min read


Blazers Salute Black History
Recognizing historic firsts by local leaders From left: Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw, OHSU President Dr. Danny Jacobs, Linfield...
Jan 30, 20191 min read
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