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Daniel K. Davis, U.S. representative from Illinois's 7th congressional district 

This landmark ruling establishes Illinois as the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and just criminal justice system that respects the rights and dignity of all its citizens.

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Michelle M. Harper, UNCF Board Chair Portland Leadership Council 

The United Negro College Fund will present student scholarships at its “Each One Teach One Jazz in the Garden” Luncheon on Sunday, July 23, at the Hyatt Regency at the Convention Center.

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Candice Vickers, Executive Director Family Forward 

Vickers is a mother of two and a fourth generation Black Portlander, who for over 15 years has advocated for kids who have historically been marginalized

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Commissioner Mingus Mapps and Millicent Williams, Bureau Director of PBOT 

Millicent Williams has previously served as Deputy Director for PBOT

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Rich Jarvis (Photo courtesy Rose Festival) 

After 17 years of service, Jarvis hangs up his press credentials

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Ferguson’s struggle to become a member of DAR lasted from 1980 to 1983, afterwards as a result of Ferguson’s advocacy, DAR started a project to focus more research on Revolutionary War patriots of color

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(Photo by Clay Banks) 

Senators Hirono, Schatz, and Booker have most diverse staff

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(Photo courtesy of Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress) 

In support of McLeod-Skinner, Kevin Easton, Democratic candidate for OR-05, is suspending his campaign.

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Counties can use the funding to purchase or upgrade their security software and hardware, hire IT security personnel, make structural improvements, and more.

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(Photo/BRX0 via Flickr) 

The Broadway Bridge will close on two separate weekends in July for its annual inspection. 

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