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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 24, 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 24, 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 17, 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 15, 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 9, 20222 min read
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Vanport the Musical
Production plays as part of annual Vanport celebration Isaiah Sims plays the role of Joe in Vanport the Musical, showing May 20 through...
May 9, 20221 min read
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Jails Worse for Blacks in Custody
Audit finds disproportionate use of force A Multnomah County photo shows the Justice Center, downtown, which contains one of the county’s...
May 2, 20222 min read
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A Legacy Honored
Family members of the late civil rights champion Robert Phillips beam with pride for the placement of a new street sign topper that...
May 1, 20222 min read
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An African American Requiem
Portland composer to debut work on racial violence Portland composer Damien Geter examines the impact of 400 years of racial violence...
May 1, 20222 min read
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