The Skanner News Update November 1, 2012
November 01, 2012
Read The Skanner News Street Edition – on Facebook
Our elegant flip-the-page editions on Facebook appear in exactly the same format as our street editions …. to read all about it click here
Critically Acclaimed Author Returns Home to Speak to SEI
Mitchell S. Jackson never saw writing as a viable career. Now he’s an acclaimed author, and he’s visiting Portland to tell SEI students, that they too can write compelling stories … To read the whole story click here
BOOKS: Harlem’s Little Blackbird -- A Timeless Story about a Forgotten Entertainer
New Yorker Renee Watson has created a gem of a children’s book that shares the true-life tale of a famed singer whose work has largely been forgotten. Lisa Loving asked her about poetry, inspiration and the singer Florence Mills … To check the details click here
The Skanner News Endorsements 2012 for Mayor, City Council, Congress, State and Ballot Measures
Check out our editorial board’s endorsements for the Nov. 5 election. And whatever you do, don’t forget to vote. … For all the information click here
Proud of Obama? No Question. But Black Folk Won't Vote for Just Any Black Candidate
When Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama, the pundits said it was a race-based decision. Malik Bell says that’s just flat out wrong: Blacks won’t vote for just any Black candidate. … To read all about it click here
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