During Record Eviction Rates, Advocates Decry Possible Slashes to Eviction Prevention
Pulling support will fuel homelessness crisis, advocates warn state leaders.
Juneteenth 2025 Celebrations in Portland and Seattle
Juneteenth is a young federal holiday, but the Black day of independence has been observed since June 19, 1865.
City Council Approves and Increases Central Albina Settlement
Black residents who were forcibly relocated for Emanuel Hospital expansion that never happened, and their descendants, sued over loss of property, wealth and community.
VanPort Mosaic Festival Fights Cultural Amnesia
Two-week event honors survivors of VanPort flood, their descendants and survivors of Japanese Internment in annual festival.
Governor Kotek Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday in Wilsonville
Governor joins local leaders and community members at the Wilsonville Juneteenth Celebration ...
Emmy-winning Journalist Launches Juneteenth Series
L.A. Times Columnist/ABC News Contributor speaks w/ Big Sean, Ledisi, more. ...
Former Motel 6 to Open as Delta Park Motel Shelter in North Portland
New shelter will provide 24/7 wrap-around services for unhoused neighbors ...
Upcoming Virtual Meeting to Shape Oregon Civil Rights Agenda
Members of the public can participate in the open comment period at the end of the meeting, providing an opportunity for local voices...
SB 686 Will Support the Black Press
Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick brings attention to the fact that Big Tech corporations like Google and Facebook are using AI to scrape local news content and sell advertising on their platforms, completely bypassing local news sites like The...
Policymakers Should Support Patients With Chronic Conditions
As it exists today, 340B too often serves institutional financial gain rather than directly benefiting patients, leaving patients to ask “What about me?” ...
The Skanner News: Half a Century of Reporting on How Black Lives Matter
Publishing in one of the whitest cities in America – long before George Floyd ...
Cuts to Minority Business Development Agency Leaves 3 Staff
6B CDFI affordable capital for local investment also at risk ...