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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 May 2018

The task force will study hate-motivated crimes and review existing legal protections for victims

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 May 2018

Waterlillies by Claude Monet c 1914 at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum joins art museums across North America, with great works of art and public programs

Details: Written by June Key Delta Community Center; Published: 24 May 2018

Event includes vision, glucose screenings, medication disposal and car seat installation

Details: Written by SEI; Published: 22 May 2018

On Tuesday, May 22, 10 percent of proceeds from participating Mississippi Ave. businesses will go to SEI

Details: Written by Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Published: 18 May 2018

Event takes place at Doubletree Hotel May 19

Details: Written by Architectural Heritage Center; Published: 18 May 2018

'When the Landmarks are Gone: Older African Americans, Place, and Change in N/NE Portland’ describes SHARP Walking Program

Details: Written by Portland Playhouse; Published: 17 May 2018

Bryant Bentley (Jim Bono), Lester Purry (Troy Maxson), Erika LaVonn (Rose Maxson), Bobby Bermea (Gabriel). Photo courtesy of Portland Playhouse

May 20 performance will include discussion on mental health; June 10 performance will be followed by discussion of fatherhood

Details: Written by Allen Temple CME; Published: 17 May 2018

Concert to take place May 20 at Maranatha Church

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Details: Written by Portland Parks & Recreation; Published: 17 May 2018

Family Fun Night series continues at Matt Dishman Community Center

Details: Written by NAACP; Published: 16 May 2018

Ilyasah Shabazz will join NAACP to honor her father, Malcolm X, on May 26

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