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Janelle Monae and Jidenna Lead Rally Against Violence at Dawson Park

The two stars are helping call attention to brutality across the nation as the embark on free tour… Read more about it


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New Projects on MLK

Mayor, PDC announce plans to develop properties they say will enhance the neighborhood without displacing residents… Read the whole story


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Ferguson Municipal Judge Announces Sweeping Changes

Many old arrest warrants withdrawn, plus defendants get new court dates and payment options… Read all about it


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Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson Dies at 104

Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who helped lead the "Bloody Sunday" civil rights march in 1965, died early Wednesday… Read more


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Library Offers African American Genealogy Class

The North Portland Library is holding a free class on African-American Genealogy this Saturday, Aug. 29… Find out more


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The Legacy of Julian Bond

Benjamin Chavis remembers and celebrates the life of Julian Bond… Read more about it


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Gov. Jay Inslee Pays Tribute to Lost 'Hero' Firefighters

The blazes have "burned a big hole in our state's heart," Gov. Jay Inslee lamented Thursday, describing the outbreak as an "unprecedented cataclysm."… Read the whole story


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France Honors Brit and Three Americans who Took on Train Gunman

The president of France pinned his country's highest award, the Legion d'Honneur, on three Americans and a Briton on Monday, saying they "gave a lesson in courage" by subduing a heavily armed attacker on a high-speed train carrying 500 passengers to Paris … Read all about it


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Family Seeks Justice for Jonathan Ferrell after Mistrial

Georgia Ferrell says she's still seeking justice after a jury couldn't unanimously decide the fate of a white North Carolina police officer accused in the 2013 shooting death of her son, Jonathan Ferrell an unarmed black motorist… Find out more


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Yoga, Fitness, Tai Chi: Could Wellness be your Work?

Black entrepreneurs are forming businesses across the country that focus on wellness that can combat inherit heath concerns… Get the details


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Woman Challenges Portland to Support Black Restaurants

Inspired by Black Lives Matter movement nationwide… Read more about it


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Economists Make Case for $15 Minimum Wage in Oregon

Advocates say minimum wage hit peak value in 1968… Read the whole story


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Seniors Can Now Age in 'Villages'

Virtual villages will ensure aging people can stay home with support… Read all about it


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Kam Williams Reviews Movies Opening August 21, 2015

Kam reviews American Ultra, Hitman: Agent 47, After Words, Grandma and more… Read reviews and watch trailers


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Portland Renters Assembly to Hold Two Events This Week

Assembly and march to take place Aug. 26 and Aug. 28 respectively… Read more


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Civil Rights Icon Julian Bond Dies at 75

Through the tough struggles of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond always kept his sense of humor, and it was his steady demeanor that helped him persist despite the inevitable difficulties involved … Read all about it


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Mayor Hales, Commissioner Saltzman to Announce Northeast Portland Projects

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, Commissioner Dan Saltzman, the Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Development Commission, and members of the Northeast Portland community will announce new developments in the City’s plans for Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard … Read more about it


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Police Seek Information in Rocky Butte Shooting Saturday

A shooting at the top of Rocky Butte in Northeast Portland brought police from North and East precincts, police with dogs and the Gang Enforcement Team to the scene, at 2:01 am Saturday Aug. 15, 2015 … Read the whole story


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PPS Considers New Design at Roosevelt

The Portland Public School Board passed a resolution authorizing the study of an alternate design for the remodel. The resolution will assess the feasibility of turning an existing 1970s shop building into a modern technology education “makerspace.”… Find out more


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Portland Prime Holds Fourth Annual Shoe and Steak Giveaway

This year again, the goal is to bring smiles to 500–1000 children’s faces as they prepare to go back to school. Each child will have their feet washed if they choose, receive a pair of new shoes and get a backpack with school supplies … Read more


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GOP Hopefuls Join Basque Fry Barbecue on Nevada Ranch

Four Republican presidential candidates rallied hundreds of voters at a Basque-themed barbecue in Nevada on Saturday, a sign the state is coming into its own as a relatively new hotspot for campaigns … Read the story


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Safeway Closes in East County

Gresham official says closure worsens Rockwood's food desert… Read more about it


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Activists Take to the Street After Arraignment

Teressa Raiford and Diane Chavez were arrested at a Sunday protest on the anniversary of Mike Brown's death… Read the whole story


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Cascadia Raising Funds to Expand Garlington Center

The agency plans to turn the center into a mixed use building with a wellness center and affordable housing… Read all about it


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Guest Opinion: Voting Rights Act – 50 Years Young

By Representative Lew Frederick… Read more


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Suspect Shot Near Ferguson Rally Critically Injured

A suspect who authorities say opened fire on officers in Ferguson, Missouri, on the anniversary of Michael Brown's death was critically wounded when the officers shot back … Read more about it


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In Seattle Bernie Sanders Pledges to Fight New Jim Crow

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to criminal justice reform as well as addressing income equality … Read the whole story


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Baruti Artharee Talks Life After The Mayor’s Office

Just over a year and a half into his retirement, Artharee has agreed to an exclusive interview with The Skanner News to update the public on what he’s been up to … Read all about it


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County Buys New Vote Counters

Multnomah County election officials say their new vote tabulation system will increase the speed, accuracy and transparency of the vote counting process – and that overhauling the system was cheaper than an upgrade would have been … Find out more


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Enough is Enough’ Calls For Alternatives to Gang Violence

Organizers detailed the problems facing young Black men and offered community support… Read all about it


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Back to School Health Roundup: News and Events for Healthy Families

Upcoming events include a steak and shoe giveaway by Portland Prime, a wellness fair, a backpack drive and more… See the details


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Letter: Our Troops Risked All For America. Do you Care?

Veteran says the men and women who risked their lives in our armed forces deserve more… Read what he has to say


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Kam Williams Reviews Movies Opening August 7, 2015

Kam reviews Fantastic Four, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Cop Car, The Gift and more… Read reviews and watch trailers


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Man Serving Time for Burglary Escapes Oregon Prison

State officials say they discovered Danny Spillers was missing from the Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland around 5:30 a.m. Sunday … Read more about it


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National Urban League Hears from 5 Presidential Candidates

Five presidential candidates attended the National Urban League's annual conference this week in an attempt to court Black voters … Read the whole story


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Wealthy Donors Give Millions to Super PACS for 2016 Election

Nearly all of the contenders for president are encouraging their deep-pocketed donors to give not just to their campaigns, but to groups known as super PACs, as well … Read all about it


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In Drought, Pacific Northwest Cities, Farms Face Water Cuts

A deepening drought in the Pacific Northwest is forcing some cities, farms and state agencies to cut back on water use … Find out more


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Kids Co-Write Play about Racial Tension

The play tells stories of racial tension and gentrification through the eyes of elementary school kids, their teachers and parents … Read more


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The Wake of Vanport

Friday, August 28, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Embassy Suites Portland - Downtown
319 Southwest Pine Street, 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97204

“The Wake of Vanport” is so named to honor the death of a city and the viewing of its history through the collection of Vanport stories told by the voices of those who lived there. It is also a celebration of life after loss. Vanport is a lost city of Oregon with a rich history for all Oregonians.

Join us for this screening of multimedia works produced during the 2014 Vanport Multimedia Project dedicated to collecting and preserving Vanport survivors’ stories. Community members, local historians, artists, media makers and educators collaborated to turn oral history interviews into short and powerful pieces of digital audio and visual narrative.

Immediately following the screening there will be an opportunity for discussion with survivors and producers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE, but space is limited and reservation is required. Please limit your invites to two people per family.

Visit the Eventbrite ticket page to RSVP:

http://thewakeofvanport.eventbrite.com/


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New Urban League President Talks Future, Elections and Community

Their mission is the same, says Nkenge Harmon-Johnson, but efforts must be refocused amidst new challenges… Read the whole story


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Enough is Enough Wants Male Role Models

The event, held tonight, Thursday, July 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Bethel AME Church in Portland is a call to action for men who would like to make a positive change in the Black community… Get the details


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Seattle, Portland Homeless Count Numbers In

Earlier this year, coalitions in Seattle and Portland conducted a one-night count of the homeless population… Find out more


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Kam Williams Reviews Movies Opening Friday

Kam reviews Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Vacation, Jenny's Wedding and more… Read reviews and watch movie trailers


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The Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast