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BLACK EXPERIENCE


Jaliyah Elliott: Empowering Women Through H.E.R Inner Strength
Jaliyah Elliott pays a visit to the Oregon Boys & Girls Club Get to Know Miss Black Oregon Jaliyah Elliott is a passionate advocate for...
Apr 2
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Wayans Family Inducted into NAACP Hall of Fame
Honored for pioneering entertainment This combination of photos show members of the Wayans family, top row from left, Damon Sr., Damon...
Mar 6
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Black Entrepreneur Continues Her Mission of Inspiring Authors
Helping 1,000's of Authors to Publish Their Books and elevate their careers Kellie Brooks, a trusted book publishing expert and the...
Jan 22
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A True Celebration of Portland's Vibrant Jazz Scene
Erykah Badu to Headline 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Erykah Badu arrives at the Valentino ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion...
Jan 9
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Rose City J.A.M bringing the Community Together
Over Coming Challenges through advocacy and supported reentry Christopher Lambert who is 41yrs old is the Rose City J.A.M Program...
Dec 4, 2024
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Portland butcher’s path started by accident
When he was just a child, Theotis Cason didn’t know that a broken gumball machine would lead to his life’s calling. Cason said when he...
Dec 4, 2024
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Harriet Tubman Named a General
Special Honor for American Abolitionist (AP) - Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American...
Nov 20, 2024
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All The Way from Mississippi
Honoring Jerome Polk and His Accomplishments Jerome Polk Jerome Polk was born in Mississippi and raised in Portland, Oregon. He comes...
Aug 7, 2024
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A Gathering Place!
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Photo credit to Antonio Harris “A Gathering Place” is the name given to the public art masterpiece that...
Jul 10, 2024
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More Funds Needed to Restore Billy Webb Elks Lodge
Deborah A. Roache’ and Carla Stanlick stand before the Elk’s Lodge (Mark Washington/The Portland Observer) It’s been almost three years...
Jun 19, 2024
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