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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 September 2018

The church invites the community to celebrate with them on Sunday, September 23.

The Color Purple

Details: Written by Portland Center Stage at The Armory; Published: 19 September 2018

'The Color Purple' opens Friday, Sept. 21, at The Armory

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Details: Written by The August Wilson Red Door Project; Published: 19 September 2018

(Photo by Wade Owens courtesy of The August Wilson Red Door Project)

The August Wilson Red Door Project presents a series of monologues based on conversations with law enforcement

Details: Written by Prosper Portland; Published: 17 September 2018

Program awards grants of 5,000 - 30,000 dollars to cannabis businesses owned by people of color

Details: Written by Gallery 4Culture; Published: 14 September 2018

Painting by Lawrence Pitre, courtesy of Gallery 4Culture

Exhibit on view at Gallery 4Culture

Details: Written by Congressional Black Caucus; Published: 13 September 2018

Expert Panel Discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference Includes Keynote Speaker Richard Rothstein

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 11 September 2018

View photos shared with The Skanner of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Details: Written by Multnomah County Library; Published: 10 September 2018

Acclaimed author of ‘Americanah’ and ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ to speak in Portland March 14

Details: Written by Office of Mayor Jenny Durkan; Published: 07 September 2018

Mayor Durkan celebrates ORCA Opportunity with Rainier Beach High School students

Federal Telephone Assistance Program

Details: Written by Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission; Published: 06 September 2018

This week marks a national effort to remind low-income consumers of federal telephone discount programs

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