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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 January 2022

The public is invited to join the Genealogical Forum of Oregon’s African American Special Interest group Saturday, Jan, 15, from noon-2 p.m. Pacific Time

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 January 2022

The Recycled Arts Festival via Facebook

The annual festival is returning to Esther Short Park on June 25-26.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 January 2022

Photo courtesy of Oregon Dept. of Forestry

Nominations are being sought for individuals, communities and organizations in the state who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and leadership in urban and community forestry

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 January 2022

The African American Catholic Community of Oregon will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 January 2022

Distance learning runs Jan. 13 through Jan. 19 due to COVID-19 impact on staffing and student absences

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 January 2022

Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church will hold its 16th Annual “Drum Major Service”, Sunday, January 16, 2022

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 January 2022

On Sunday, Jan. 16, the St. Andrew Catholic church community will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 9:30 a.m. mass

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 January 2022

When extremism goes unchecked, it emboldens hateful and violent activities. We call on the Oregon Department of Justice and their federal counterparts to use their full authority to address this growing threat.

Details: Written by By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press; Published: 06 January 2022

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Officials with Portland Public Schools are tightening mask and vaccination requirements for after-school events amid a surge of COVID-19 cases around the state driven by the omicron variant.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 January 2022

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TerMeer, Ph.D. is the first BIPOC person to serve in this role in SFAF’s nearly 40-year history.

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