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Details: Written by Portland Clean Energy Fund Coalition; Published: 25 February 2019

Grassroots supporters laud early implementation efforts

Details: Written by Oregon Public Broadcasting; Published: 25 February 2019

Unknown man. Courtesy of Oregon Historical Society, Org Lot 108

Documentary features stories of state’s early Black settlers

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Details: Written by The Association of Black Cardiologists; Published: 22 February 2019

This marks the third year the ABC has partnered with a coalition of organizations to engage in a live Twitter chat

Details: Written by Q Center; Published: 20 February 2019

Individuals can receive a free Uber ride to the event

Details: Written by NAACP; Published: 20 February 2019

Federal judge refuses to dismiss suit over discriminatory counting of incarcerated persons

Details: Written by Law Library Department; Published: 19 February 2019

A law librarian will provide assistance on a walk-in basis once a month at the Beaverton City Main Library and Tigard Public Library

Details: Written by Environment Washington; Published: 19 February 2019

WashPIRG Students and Environment Washington are pushing a clean energy bill with support from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Details: Written by Black Parent Initiative; Published: 18 February 2019

BPI will host Black History Month book fair and cultural literacy event at Barnes & Noble on Feb. 23

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 February 2019

Photo by Antonio Harris

Pre-game and halftime ceremonies pay tribute to Black Oregon leaders

Details: Written by Linfield College; Published: 13 February 2019

Internationally acclaimed jazz keyboardist will play free concert Mar. 1 at Linfield College

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