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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 February 2021

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The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), in Seattle, Washington, is launching a call for artist applications and a social media contest to select a local Black artist

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 February 2021

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Goalsetter uses digital platforms to engage youth and help them better understand financial well-being, while saving for their future

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 February 2021

Justice Adrienne Nelson became the first Black justice of the Oregon Supreme Court in 2018 and the first Black woman elected statewide in Oregon.

The online program panel judges include Justice Adrienne Nelson, the first Black justice of the Oregon Supreme Court and the first Black woman elected statewide in Oregon.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 February 2021

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The facility is the first-ever academic center of its kind to assemble, educate and empower a new class of Black entrepreneurial talent.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 February 2021

Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has invited 100 students to take part in the virtual event, which aims to inspire Black students to pursue careers in medicine

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 February 2021

Portland Parks & Recreation Free Lunch + Play 2020 (photo courtesy PP&R)

Summer programming is designed around COVID-19 safety. The free lunch program will be offered, as well as outdoor day camps, and many other activities.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 February 2021

Free copies of the book are available at all library locations while supplies last

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 February 2021

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The two mass vaccination sites are offering vaccine appointments in the metro area are the All4Oregon Mass Vaccination site at the Oregon Convention Center and the PDX Airport drive-through site.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 February 2021

VA facilities are currently offering vaccines to Veterans aged 75 and older. VA Portland is offering vaccines to additional age groups and those at increased risk as supply permits.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 February 2021

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The earthquake early warning system known as ShakeAlert will be capable of delivering alerts directly to wireless devices in Oregon on March 11

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