The Skanner Breaking News January 12, 2015

Ben Chavis Headlines The Skanner News 2015 King Breakfast

Chavis, who got his start working as an organizer for Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s, says the leader’s Jan. 19, 2015 day of celebration will mark the start of an important year for equality in America. … For all the information click here

Laws, Law Enforcement, and Our Community by Rep. Lew Frederick

‘Social progress toward real equality is the goal, but sometimes the law has to lead the way’… To read the whole story click here

2015 Golden Globes Recap: Boyhood Is the Big Winner

The stirring civil rights saga ‘Selma’s only trophy came for Best Song, “Glory,” a hip-hop anthem by John Legend and Common. … To read all about it click here

Tickets Available Now for The Skanner News 29th Annual 2015 Martin Luther King Breakfast

The event is Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, from 8:30 am —10:30 a.m. at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., in Portland. Keynote speaker is the Rev. Benjamin Chavis, executive director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and a former assistant to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr … To check the details click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

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New Online Order Form to Place an Auto Ad for Print or Web

We now have online classified ad and announcement ordering for your convenience. Place your ad or announcement in print, online or both using our new quick and easy form… Click here to purchase an auto ad.

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