Black News Updates

The Skanner News Update January 6, 2012

Martin Luther King Breakfast

2012-01-06

 Get Tickets for Breakfast. Mike Green, Julienne Malveaux, Newt Gingrich Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update January 3, 2012

2012-01-03

The Skanner News

 Non-profit tickets still avaiable for our 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Mike Green will be the headline speaker. Read the complete article

This Holiday Make Your Gifts Fresh, Urban, Local

Online or in person, you’ll find more ways than ever to support the local economy

2011-12-15

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Holiday shoppers have more choice than ever this season, if they want to support our local community, as well as find the perfect gifts for family and friends.  From holiday marketplaces and downtown popup shops to locally-owned Internet stores, there are plenty of places to find urban apparel, jewelry, books and gifts of all kinds. Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update December 14, 2011

2011-12-14

 food-mundy-100-hols Multnomah County faith leaders  sign a new food and beverage policy Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update December 8, 2011

Policy shift - Student Bus passes - Gingrich Skeletons - Lt Uhura Star Trek

2011-12-08

The Skanner News

Policy shift - Student Bus passes - Gingrich Skeletons - Lt Uhura Star Trek Read the complete article

"Life in Vanport" Oral History Film Festival

2012 NPMTC

2011-12-05

The North Portland Multimedia Training Center

"Life in Vanport" Film Festival. Record your community's oral history by and about the people who lived then. Enter your film in the contest and try for monthly prizes and the grand prize of $1,000 Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update December 1, 2011

2011-12-01

Workers False Expectations -- United Way Makes Difference -- Commentary Ohio State coach -- Book Review Barack Obama Read the complete article

The Skanner News Update, November 28, 2011

Rob Ingram -- Urban League -- United Way

2011-11-28

Rob Ingram's sudden death  -- Urban League's Unemployment Initiative --  United Way making a Difference Read the complete article

North Portland Mural depicts Our Bill of Rights: Children and Youth

Trillium School, Interstate Ave, North Portland

2011-10-25

We needed to give the young people in our community a sense that they can be part of a positive change Read the complete article

Muslim Comic Series Aims to Break Through in US

Naif Al-Mutawa's reputation has grown since 2006 debut of "The 99"

2011-10-13

Jeff Karoub and Matt Moore The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- Comic book fans might call it a great origin story: In the aftermath of 9/11, a Muslim man creates a comic book series, "The 99," inspired by the principles of his faith. It builds a global audience and investors contribute millions for it to continue and expand. Read the complete article