Alexandria Jessie Martin, 1991-2013

Making others happy made her happy

2013-06-19

Courtesy of the Martin Family

Alexandria Jessie Martin passed away on Monday May 20^th, 2013 in Lithia Springs, Georgia, from complications of Lupus. She was born on Saturday January 26^th, 1991 to Dayle Martin and Joseph Almond Jr in Portland, Oregon. Read the complete article

Services for Velma Jane Cration, Thursday, June 13

She died in peace at Fernhill Manor from complications of Alzheimers. She was 94

2013-06-11

Of The Skanner News

Mother Cration aka Mema was the eldest of 11 children, she was saved and baptized at an early age at Israelite Baptist Church--her unfeathered access to God's internal power made her a rock even until the end, where she died in peace at Fernhill Manor from complications of Alzheimers. She was 94. Read the complete article

Sad Loss of Equity Champion Jerry Wayne Walker, 61

Walker was a Drum Major for Justice who helped transform Portlands workplaces

2013-05-30

Courtesy of the Walker family and Cinna\'Mon Williams

Long-time equity champion, Jerry Wayne Walker passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the age of 61.  Jerry Walker was a strong supporter of inclusion and equity. Read the complete article

Mattie Melton Joiner, 1920 – 2013

She was known as the 'pie lady,' who made hand pies—sweet potato, cocoanut and apple-- loved by everyone

2013-05-14

She enjoyed traveling to Seattle, Wash. and Portland, Oregon, where she visited her nieces and nephew. Two highlights of her travels were going to see Lena Horne perform in Seattle, and visiting the Oregon Coast and the monument where the Lewis and Clark Trail ended. Read the complete article

Chermaine Lombard-Hayes, 1931-2013

She retired from the City of Seattle Municipal Courts after 20 years of service

2013-03-22

Chermaine Lombard-Hayes died peacefully at home in the early morning of March 17, 2013. Chermaine was born to Louis and Lucille (Douroux) Lombard in Algiers, La., Nov. 5, 1931. Read the complete article

Beloved Classical Conductor James DePriest, 1936-2013

He was a groundbreaking artist who won over hearts -- and ears -- around the world

2013-02-08

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

Music icon James DePriest has died in Scottsdale, Ariz., at age 77. Read the complete article

What The Tributes To Dave Brubeck Missed

Brubeck saw genius in the Black musicians he admired

2012-12-22

By John Blake CNN

 Brubeck and an entire generation of white, black and Latino jazz musicians helped create one of the nation's first multicultural communities. Read the complete article

OBITUARY: Sen. Dan Inouye: Man of Courage, Humanity, Dignity

A hero and medal of Honor recipient passes away

2012-12-18

By Michael Zuckerman and David Gergen

Sen. Dan Inouye, a hero from another generation, has slipped peacefully into the pages of history. Read the complete article

Portland Observer Publisher Charles Washington, 1951-2012

His legacy as a Black publisher is an important part of Portland history

2012-12-11

Courtesy The Portland Observer

Portland Observer Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Charles H. Washington died Saturday. He was 60 years old. Read the complete article

Services Planned for Harold Williams Sr. -- Youth Advocate, Business Leader and PCC Board Member

Williams was the first state Affirmative Action Director advising Gov. Bob Straub

2012-07-02

Of The Skanner News

Portland businessman, youth advocate and public servant Harold Williams Sr. has passed away after suffering a stroke last week. A towering figure on the Portland landscape for more than 50 years, Williams many achievements include serving as Oregon’s first Affirmative Action Director, reporting to Gov. Bob Straub. Read the complete article