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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


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


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 10, 20221 min read


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 3, 20222 min read


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 2, 20222 min read


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 2, 20222 min read


University of Portland Picks Black President
Historic selection marks two firsts Dr. Robert Kelly was introduced Tuesday as the first lay president and first African American to lead...
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Judge Jackson Confirmed
Secures place as first Black female Supreme Court justice President Joe Biden turns to hug Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown...
Apr 5, 20224 min read


Avel Gordly Day Proclaimed
City Council honors longtime civil rights leader City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (right) honors former State Sen. Avel Gordly by...
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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