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Oldest Black Church in Oregon Will Tear Down, Rebuild To Better Serve Community
As physical attendance dwindles, First African Methodist Episcopal Zion is joining the growing trend of churches that are re-imagining how best to use their facilities.
Cities Crack Down on Homeless Encampments. Advocates Say That’s Not the Answer
Homeless people and their advocates say encampment sweeps are cruel and costly, and there aren't enough shelter beds or treatment for everyone. But government officials say it's unacceptable to let encampments fester and people need to accept offers of shelter or treatment, if they have a severe mental illness or addiction.
Schools in Portland, Oregon, Reach Tentative Deal With Teachers Union After Nearly Month-Long Strike
The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board.
Voter-Approved Oregon Gun Control Law Violates the State Constitution, Judge Rules
The law is one of the toughest in the nation. It requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines.
Talk A Mile Event Connects Young Black Leaders with Portland Police Bureau Trainees
Talk A Mile operates on the idea that conversation bridges gaps and builds empathy, which can promote understanding between Black...
Turkey Rules the Table. But an AP-NORC Poll Finds Disagreement Over Other Thanksgiving Classics
Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly...
Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media...
Sanford Biggers and Yoonhee Choi’s projects will be on display with the opening of the new terminal in May 2024 ...
Portland Theatres Unite in ‘Go See A Play’ Revival Campaign
The effort aims to invigorate the city's performing arts scene. ...
Idaho baby found dead by police one day after Amber Alert, police say father is in custody
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho baby was found dead by police on Saturday, one day after an Amber Alert was issued for him, authorities said. The baby's father was taken into custody on an arrest warrant issued in connection with the death of his wife. Police found the body of...
Winter weather in Pacific Northwest cuts power to thousands in Seattle, dumps snow on Cascades
SEATTLE (AP) — Winter weather brought high winds and snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power in some areas and dumping fresh snow across the Cascade Range. Thousands of households were without power Saturday morning in the greater Seattle area after a night of...
East, Honor help Missouri hold off Wichita State 82-72
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Sean East II finished with 22 points and nine assists, Nick Honor scored 15 and Missouri pulled away late to beat Wichita State 82-72 on Sunday. Honor and Noah Carter both scored five in a 10-0 run to open the game and the Tigers (7-2) stayed in front from there...
Cotton Bowl pits SEC's Missouri against Big Ten power Ohio State in teams' 1st meeting since 1998
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Missouri is headed to its first New Year's Six bowl in nine seasons, where it will face No. 7 Ohio State — in its 11th in a row — at the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29. The ninth-ranked Tigers (10-2, SEC) have 10 wins for the first time since the 2014 season,...
Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior
Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. ...
Federal Agencies Issue $23 Million Fine Against TransUnion and Subsidiary
FTC and CFPB say actions harmed renters and violated fair credit laws ...
First One to Commit to Nonviolence Wins
Every time gains towards nonviolence looked promising, someone from the most aggrieved and trauma-warped groups made sure to be spoilers by committing some atrocity and resetting the hate and violence. ...
What is patently obvious to all Americans right now is the adolescent dysfunction of Congress. ...
Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural healthcare. Her reach is now broadening with a quintessential American honor: a Barbie...
Send-offs show Carlton Pearson's split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell
Before his peers would label him a heretic, the late Bishop Carlton D. Pearson was once one of the best known preachers in the nation. His skilled biblical oration, steeped in the Black Pentecostal tradition and melded with white evangelicalism, helped swell the membership of the...
Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say
Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd, federal prosecutors said Friday. John Turscak was charged with...
How grief, creating characters and wigs helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal following
When Heather McMahan recently debuted her first Netflix comedy special, “Son I Never Had," the fan reaction was as though their best girlfriend had achieved a major win. “The coolest thing about this job is a lot of people have been on this journey with me from the beginning,"...
Book Review: Lauren Grodstein’s masterpiece of historical fiction set in Warsaw Ghetto during WWII
The Oneg Shabbat archive was a secret project of Jewish prisoners in the Warsaw Ghetto to record their histories as they awaited deportation to Nazi death camps during World War II. Lauren Grodstein has used this historical fact as the basis for her mesmerizing new novel, “We Must Not Think of...
Book Review: ‘Eyeliner' examines the staple makeup product's revolutionary role in global society
Zahra Hankir opens “Eyeliner: A Cultural History” by marveling over her mother’s elegant beauty process as she delicately sweeps black kohl on her waterline, dreaming of displaying that same confidence one day. For Hankir, eyeliner is more than just a cosmetic product. It...
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by...
Thousands of climate change activists hold boisterous protest march in Brussels with serious message
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — Thousands of people marched through the center of Brussels on Sunday in a boisterous...
Venezuelans vote in a referendum to claim sovereignty of a large territory under dispute with Guyana
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are voting in a referendum Sunday called by the government of President...
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts and blankets nearby villages with ash
PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province erupted Sunday, spewing...
Romanian guru suspected of running international sex sect handed preliminary charges with 14 others
PARIS (AP) — A 71-year-old Romanian yoga guru and 14 others were handed preliminary charges by a Paris...
Takeaways from Friday's events at UN climate conference known as COP28
Friday was a day for speechmaking at the United Nations annual climate conference, known as COP28, as heads of...
