Black News Updates

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

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

Black Eyed Peas Out of Michael Jackson Concert

Organizers say “unavoidable circumstances” are preventing band’s appearance in Wales

2011-10-05

LONDON (AP) -- The Black Eyed Peas have pulled out of this week's Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales. Read the complete article

Touré: The ‘Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?’ Interview

Touré is also the author of a collection of essays called “Never Drank the Kool-Aid,” and a collection of short stories called “The Portable Promised Land”

2011-09-22

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

A devoted father, Touré lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with his wife, Rita, and their two children, Hendrix and Fairuz. Here, he talks about his new book, “Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness?” Read the complete article

Netflix Lowers Subscriber Forecast, Shares Fall

Though stock drops 14 percent, company stands behind move to separate DVD, streaming service

2011-09-15

NEW YORK (AP) -- Netflix Inc. lowered its expectations for U.S. subscribers for the third quarter by 4 percent on Thursday, just weeks after separating its DVD and streaming services, which increased the price for customers who want both. Read the complete article

MOG Adds Free Music Gas Tank to Subscription Plan

Sharing gives a user more “fuel” while listening uses it up

2011-09-15

Ryan Nakashima AP Business Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- All that tweeting and sharing of photos on Facebook could finally have a tangible reward: free music.

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