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about-Seattle-arts

Details: Written by SEATTLE ART MUSEUM; Published: 10 June 2019

(Photo Courtesy: Seattle Art Museum)

The Board of Trustees of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) announced today that Amada Cruz has been chosen as the museum’s new Illsley Ball Nordstrom Director and CEO

about-Oregon-Historical-Society

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 07 June 2019

(Photo Courtesy: Oregon Historical Society)

Join the Oregon Historical Society for an evening exploring Oregon’s enigmatic history in relation to Blacks

about-lisa-loving

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 June 2019

(Photo by George Rede via Facebook)

On June, 2, Lisa Loving, former news editor of The Skanner News, read from her new book at Powell’s Books on Burnside

about-jackie-winters

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 May 2019

The memorial service is scheduled for June 13

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 May 2019

Jamal Fox

Fox comes with a background in local government, most recently serving as the Property & Business Development Manager for Portland Parks & Recreation

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 May 2019

Joe Biden dominating among African Americans; 42% would vote for him in 2020, and 42% plurality of African Americans say their personal finances are about the same under President Trump

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 May 2019

State senate passes SB 1008, which would mitigate mandatory minimums for youth

about-The-Portland-Clinic

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 May 2019

Recipients include SEI, Coalition of Communities of Color

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 May 2019

Image courtesy of Hennebery Eddy Architects, Inc.

Two-year grant will be used to increase Albina Vision’s capacity

Evelyn-Crowell

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 May 2019

(Photo by Abe Proctor)

On Monday, June 3, the PCC Cascade campus will host an official opening ceremony for the Evelyn Crowell Center for African American Community History

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