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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 May 2018

Documentary examines Seattle’s role in promoting ‘pinkwashing’ by the state of Israel

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Details: Written by Portland Art Museum; Published: 16 May 2018

Entrance to PAM is free on Friday, May 25

Details: Written by All Classical Portland; Published: 15 May 2018

Arts journalism mentorship program trains young people to emerge as arts ambassadors for their communities

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2018

Event commemorates slavery’s end

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2018

Bailouts will continue as funds are released

Details: Written by CareOregon; Published: 11 May 2018

Sponsors of the summit included CareOregon, Kaiser Permanente and Portland Metro

Details: Written by Joyn; Published: 11 May 2018

Startup's other offerings include Movement Lifestyle Dance and Fat Girls Boxing

Details: Written by Columbia Slough Watershed Council; Published: 09 May 2018

Free educational bicycle tour on June 9

Details: Written by Harvey's Comedy Club; Published: 09 May 2018

The comics will co-headline at Harvey's Comedy Club, May 24 - May 27

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 08 May 2018

NORCOR no longer honors ICE detainers

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An accomplished Air Force pilot, Dwight was groomed by John F. Kennedy's White House to be the first Black astronaut. But in training, he faced discrimination that detoured his path.
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Television station KGW says it deeply regrets inadvertently showing a racist image during a segment called “The Good Stuff,” which invited viewers to share “cheesy, silly, or memorable” photos from the past. The 1950s image showed children throwing balls towards a sign prominently displaying a racial slur. KGW apologised for “the profound hurt this image inflicted upon our viewers and staff, particularly members of our Black community.” Leaders of the Portland NAACP chapter said they were appalled
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