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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 February 2020

Bipartisan Vote Underscores Consensus for Reforms, Makes Way for Senate Action

Details: Written by Rosa Colquitt, Ph.D., Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon Black Caucus; Published: 20 February 2020

In our celebration of Black History Month 2020, the DPO Black Caucus looks forward to the screening of the award-winning documentary, “Standing on My Sisters’ Shoulders” this Friday, February 21 at the Clinton Street Theater

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 February 2020

Battle Ground High School senior Amy Eells

Judges evaluated student performances on criteria including voice and articulation, evidence of understanding, and accuracy

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 February 2020

Michael Fesser argued that the arrest was retaliation for his complaints about a racially hostile work environment at the towing company

The decision comes a week after U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer urged a federal probe into wrongdoing by West Linn police

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 February 2020

Ceremony at City Hall will honor the rich history of the organization

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 February 2020

Seattle Pacific University invites the public to a series of free music events during the months of February and March

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 February 2020

Artie Wilson

The community is invited for a celebration of Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of Negro League Baseball in America

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 February 2020

The $495,000 grant awarded to PCC and Albina Head Start will help connect low-income residents and students to services and education

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 February 2020

Attorney Jamila Taylor

Taylor pledges to continue outgoing Rep. Pellicciotti’s commitment to open, accountable government in a statement released today

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 February 2020

In this photo taken Tuesday, May 7, 2019, is a security camera in the Financial District of San Francisco. San Francisco is on track to become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition by police and other city agencies. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

The technology heightens the risk of over-surveillance and over-policing, especially in communities of color

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