The Skanner Breaking News June 2, 2014

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City of Portland Sued Over Stolen Car Mixup

After Erica Battles' car was stolen last year, she filed a police report. Now her red Dodge Magnum SXT is sitting at a used car lot on McLoughlin Boulevard.…For all the information click here

Street Painting Projects Aim to Uplift North Portland Community

Two street painting projects close to the Albina-Killingsworth area are turning intersections into community gathering spaces.…To read the whole story click here

Black Publishers to Hold 2014 NNPA Annual Convention in Portland

With hundreds of newspapers reaching a combined audience of some 15 million people, the NNPA continues to play a crucial role in civil rights and economic empowerment for Black Americans.… To read all about it click here

Black Students Lose Out Financially When They Attend School Part-time Black Students Lose Out Financially When They Attend School Part-time

A new report from the Urban League shows parenting, working and other responsibilities prevent Black students from attending school full-time, which means they receive less financial aid.… To check the details click here

New NAACP President Unfazed by Controversy

Cornell William Brooks beat out better known candidates to be appointed national NAACP president. Critics say the board chose a yes man. Brooks says he can build NAACP membership. … To check the details click here

National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

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