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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 December 2023

Letitia Carson was one of the first Black women to settle in Oregon.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 December 2023

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to most new applicants to avoid overcommitting funds. The application portal will close at noon PST Dec. 20. Homeowners who are in active foreclosure may still be able to apply through a housing counselor.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 December 2023

Photo: Portland Rose Festival

Applications for the 2024 Rose Festival Court Program presented by Unitus Community Credit Union are now available on the Rose Festival website. Members of the 2024 Court will receive a $3,500 scholarship for higher education provided by The Randall Group, and serve as ambassadors of the Portland Rose Festival to their local high schools, the Greater Portland-Metro area and beyond.

The Rose Festival Court program provides unique experiences to each member that include varied community outreach, networking opportunities, one-on-one mentorship with a top female executive from Unitus Community Credit Union, and a complete travel wardrobe including shoes and accessories to prepare them for life beyond high school.

The application process culminates with each candidate participating in a Community Interview in early-February and announcements that take place throughout the month of March. Court Members are selected based on a number of qualifications including community and school involvement, academic achievement and public speaking ability.

For more information http://www.rosefestival.org/.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 28 November 2023

Photo courtesy of Talk a Mile

Talk A Mile operates on the idea that conversation bridges gaps and builds empathy, which can promote understanding between Black leaders and law enforcement trainees.

Details: Written by MARK KENNEDY and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press; Published: 21 November 2023

A plate of roasted turkey and gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)

Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly agree on the deliciousness of pumpkin pie, say, but are split over the eternal turkey question of dark meat versus white meat.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 November 2023

Jamil Smith

Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media startup’s reach and impact nationwide.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 November 2023

Portland artist Sanford Biggers (Photo courtesy of RACC)

Sanford Biggers and Yoonhee Choi’s projects will be on display with the opening of the new terminal in May 2024

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 November 2023

The effort aims to invigorate the city's performing arts scene.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 November 2023

(Photo by Kye Ginger)

A school-wide assembly featured student presentations, songs and dances to commemorate the bravery of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate a white southern elementary school in 1960

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 November 2023

Public invited to watch, provide public comment

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