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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 April 2023

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Tyharra Cozier and William Earl Ray manifest the trauma of sexism and racism on Black Americans in "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2023

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Some health care settings may decide to continue requiring masks even after the statewide requirement is lifted.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 March 2023

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Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds Gov.Tina Kotek who today signed bipartisan legislation addressing the state’s housing and homelessness crisis into law.

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

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Awards will help 13 community-based organizations fund capital improvements to better serve historically marginalized communities

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2023

Deadline for submissions to the 2023 Pacific Northwest Multi-Cultural Readers Series & Film Festival extended to April 8

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

SB 422 will allow motorcyclists to avoid dangers of stop-and-go traffic under certain conditions

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

The Muslim Educational Trust is extending its Rental Assistance Program to families in need living in Multnomah or Washington County.

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

Photograph by Owen Carey for PassinArt: A Theatre Company

Taylore Mahogany Scott's performance in Seven Guitars brings to life Vera Dotson, a woman whose story arose in August Wilson's creative consciousness and caused him to write a completely different play. Seven Guitars originally had an all-male cast.

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

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Actors and directors of all skill levels are sought for the Pacific NW Multicultural Readers Series and Film Festival

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

The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project team will present HB 3323 and 3301 this Thursday, March 23 from 5-6:30 p.m.

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