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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 September 2020

Year after year, John Deere has declined NBFA's invitation to display its equipment at the 116,000-member organization's annual conference.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 September 2020

Brennan Blue is replacing Vancouver Fire Chief Joe Molina, who is retiring after 28 years.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 September 2020

Henrietta Lacks circa 1945–1951

The faith-based advocacy organization warns that it is too soon to ask Black students to participate in the vaccine trials.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 September 2020

Aborist Dan Birkholz with chainsaw on NE 43rd Ave. (photo Portland Parks & Rec)

Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 September 2020

Photo/Multnomah County Cultural Coalition

Grants between $1,000 - $2,000 will be awarded. Deadline to apply is October 2, 2020.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 September 2020

"Sickle Cell Connect" virtual series to raise awareness of treatment options and marrow transplants as a cure for sickle cell disease

Details: Written by Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Published: 07 September 2020

Judge blocks Trump administration efforts to stop census workers reaching out to uncounted people

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 September 2020

Dorcas Brown Smith (screenshot via YouTube)

The Portland Symphonic Choir commissioned local vocalist and arranger Dorcas Brown Smith to write a new arrangement of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 September 2020

photo courtesy Community Warehouse

Community Warehouse delivered new beds and frames last week to families served by the Black Resilience Fund

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Details: Written by Knights of Columbus; Published: 03 September 2020

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre has called for a day of fasting and prayer on Sept. 9 in response to the violence and unrest that has taken place in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and other U.S. cities

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