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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 December 2014

Operation ‘Silent Night’ Seeks Homes for Pets, Rose City Rollers Host Toy Drive, Multnomah County Sheriffs and Troutdale Police Toy Drive and more...

Details: Written by Of The Skanner News; Published: 01 December 2014

Protests and forums focus on youth and police violence

Seattle news

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 November 2014

Seattle News and Events for Dec. 2 through Dec. 11

portland news

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 November 2014

Portland news and events for Nov. 30 - Dec. 5

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Details: Written by Of The Skanner News; Published: 26 November 2014

Event showcases documentary about HIV/AIDS’ impact on African descendants living in the Pacific Northwest

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 November 2014

Three Portland Police officers used their badges surrounded by a bracelet stating "I am Darren Wilson" as facebook profile images

Details: Written by By The White House; Published: 21 November 2014

President Obama's office issued this detailed document on how his new policy will work

Details: Written by Of The Skanner News; Published: 21 November 2014

Psychologist addresses affects of public schools on black people

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 November 2014

Evening on Early Childhood Development, Black Holiday Bazaar, Startup Entrepreneurs Collaborate, Create Greeting Cards and more...

portland news

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 November 2014

Portland Parks Turkey Swim, Black Women for Peace Special Gala, Free American Diabetes Association Expo & Walk, Technology Tips to Seniors and more...

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