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Details: Written by King County; Published: 19 June 2018

The Metropolitan King County Council recognizes a true 'freedom day' in the United States

Details: Written by Unite Oregon; Published: 18 June 2018

Community is invited to gather at Terry Schrunk Plaza at 6 p.m. on World Refugee Day

Details: Written by MRG Foundation; Published: 18 June 2018

Recipients include Oregon DACA Coalition, Kúkátónón Children’s African Dance Troupe, Komemma Cultural Protection Association

Details: Written by CareOregon; Published: 18 June 2018

Rogue Retreat's Hope Village

Recipients include Rogue Retreat, Bridges to Change, Luke Dorf, Transition Projects and Bridge Meadows

Details: Written by NAACP; Published: 12 June 2018

The award recognizes Brown’s lifelong commitment to the community, equality and civil rights

Details: Written by Smithsonian; Published: 12 June 2018

(Courtesy of Janessa Sambola, Smithsonian)

New Smithsonian exhibit looks at how Oprah Winfrey shaped American culture and vice versa

Details: Written by Oregon Historical Society; Published: 08 June 2018

Representatives from local organizations will talk about how individuals can get involved in promoting social change

Details: Written by Genealogical Forum of Oregon; Published: 08 June 2018

Free forum offers assistance for those just getting started

Details: Written by Literary Arts; Published: 07 June 2018

Deadline to apply is July 9, 2018

Details: Written by LEAP Therapeutic Wilderness Program; Published: 07 June 2018

(Photo courtesy of LEAP)

Kick-off event for LEAP's 8-mile padde challenge will be held June 11 at Oregon Public House

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