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VIDEO: NNPA Convention 2014: Portlanders Honored at Welcome Event

Details: Published: Tuesday, 22 July 2014 13:30; Written by The Skanner News

Dancers at NNPA Convention

When the NNPA Convention gathered in Portland June 25-28 Portlanders were honored for their contributions to African Americans and other communities of color in Oregon

Read more: VIDEO: NNPA Convention 2014: Portlanders Honored at Welcome Event

Seattle News and Events for July 18 Through August 2014

Details: Published: Friday, 18 July 2014 10:06; Written by The Skanner News

Octavia Butler event

Primary ballots, Sensuality Summit, Tai Shan performance, job fair, Seattle Library hosts Thrilling Tales, the search for a Bellevue police chief and more...

Read more: Seattle News and Events for July 18 Through August 2014

Portland-Metro News and Events July 19 Through August 2014

Details: Published: Friday, 18 July 2014 09:54; Written by The Skanner News

Dawson Park reopens

Unclaimed refunds, healthcare for foster kids, ReShonda Tate Billingsley event, remembering Janice Scroggins and more...

Read more: Portland-Metro News and Events July 19 Through August 2014

Eugene Police Investigate Swastika Graffiti

Details: Published: Wednesday, 16 July 2014 10:46; Written by The Associated Press

IRCO protest

Is hate group activity rising again in the Northwest?

Read more: Eugene Police Investigate Swastika Graffiti

PCRI Honors Five Pioneers for Contributions to Black Community

Details: Published: Thursday, 10 July 2014 14:28; Written by The Skanner News

Pauline Bradford PCRI staff and honorees family members

Charles Jordan, Pauline Bradford, Harold Williams Sr., Evelyn Collins and Dr, John Marshall all made Portland a better place for African Americans

Read more: PCRI Honors Five Pioneers for Contributions to Black Community

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