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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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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 24, 20222 min read
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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 4, 20224 min read
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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 30, 20221 min read
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After 100 years, lynching made hate crime
Biden Signs Emmett Till Act By Chanel Cain Howard University News Service Emmett Till's photo is seen on his grave marker in Alsip, Ill....
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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‘Without Fear or Favor’
Historic court nominee testifies before Senate Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson listens during her confirmation hearing...
Mar 21, 20224 min read
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Reclaiming Black Spaces
Community eyes ownership of former arts center Community ties are woven and strengthened inside the original Albina Arts Center on...
Mar 21, 20224 min read
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A Window into Our History
August Wilson play beautifully told By Darleen Ortega Andrea Vernae and Henry Noble star in "Gem of the Ocean" the historic play by Black...
Mar 15, 20224 min read
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A Window into Our History
August Wilson play beautifully told By Darleen Ortega Andrea Vernae and Henry Noble star in "Gem of the Ocean" the historic play by Black...
Mar 15, 20224 min read
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