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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 August 2023

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September 9, 2023 – March 17, 2024: Podcast with The Numberz FM launches, Opening conversation with Black elder artists announced, and Audio guide through Bloomberg Connects will center Black artist voices

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 August 2023

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The County Profiles aims to tell a comprehensive story about housing in Oregon while addressing questions frequently posed to the agency regarding affordable housing, home purchasing costs and homelessness.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 August 2023

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Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) on Race and School Programming to guide schools on lawful programs to promote racially inclusive school communities.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 August 2023

Urban League of Portland brought legislators and community members together virtually to share victories and unfinished business from this year’s last legislative session.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 August 2023

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Starting Wednesday, Aug. 23, around 1 p.m., expect traffic delays for more frequent lifts on the Hawthorne Bridge.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 August 2023

Through focus groups, Oregon Futures Lab gained a deeper understanding of the realities of public service for BIPOC elected officials

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 August 2023

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The theme for the event is “Shining a Light on Oregon’s Black History,” in recognition of the programming for which Oregon Black Pioneers’ is best known.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 August 2023

New warehouse still slated for Canby shift reflects state of Oregon shedding underutilized properties

Details: Written by Statement From City Commissioner Dan Ryan; Published: 21 August 2023

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Statement from Commissioner Dan Ryan on the relationship between the city and the Regional Arts and Culture Council

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 August 2023

Series of events in Virginia will commemorate the first enslaved Africans

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