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In This Movement, At This Moment
‘I am concerned we are losing our focus’ By E. D. Mondainé Jr. As I consider the evolution of Black Lives Matter, it reminds me of the...
Sep 5, 20216 min read


The Right to Vote is Sacred
Save democracy, pass ‘For the People Act’ By Loretta Smith Time is running out: I urge Congress to pass Senator Merkley’s S. 1, For the...
Aug 9, 20213 min read


'We Help Crime Victims Who Have Suffered'
Addressing the devastating toll of community violence By Multnomah County Victim’s and Survivor Services Unit The Portland metro area has...
Jul 25, 20213 min read


Mixed Emotions on Juneteenth as Holiday
Vancouver NAACP reflects on progress; challenges ahead By Jasmine Tolbert Editor’s note: Vancouver NAACP President Jasmine Tolbert shares...
Jun 21, 20212 min read


A Meld of Juneteenth and the 4th of July
It’s time to change how we interact with each other By Woody Broadnax We live in a world of uncertainties, a world where Mother Nature...
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Learning from Past is the Whole Point
Bans on critical race theory a disserve to all By Jill Richardson Across the country, several states have passed or introduced bills that...
Jun 9, 20213 min read


Our Justified Grievances with Policing
'We live this reality in Clark County' By Rev. Lenny Duncan As the Second Vice President of the Vancouver NAACP, and a local faith...
Apr 19, 20213 min read


On Gun Violence and Police Trust
We can prioritize racial justice for all Portlanders By Sam Sachs Forbes magazine ran a recent op-ed “Portland is dying” that grabbed the...
Feb 22, 20213 min read


Black Women Seldom Get Support We Deserve
Black History Month is time to celebrate the accomplishments By Sirius Bonner February is Black History Month — a time to celebrate the...
Feb 16, 20213 min read
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