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Details: Written by Multnomah County; Published: 09 April 2018

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April 24 is voter registration and party choice deadline for May 15 primary

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Details: Written by Oregon Black Political Convention; Published: 05 April 2018

OBPC's 'A Restless Season of Political Change' focuses on youth and political action

Details: Written by Linfield College; Published: 05 April 2018

Scholars will present lectures on Douglass' views of power, identity, freedom and statesmanship

Details: Written by City of Portland; Published: 03 April 2018

Portland residents invited to provide testimony regarding citywide budget

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Details: Written by Oregon Metro; Published: 30 March 2018

Event takes place at Oregon Convention Center

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Details: Written by Oregon Historical Society; Published: 30 March 2018

Roundtable of short presentations coincide with Fair Housing Act's 50th anniversary

Details: Written by NAACP, Portland Branch; Published: 29 March 2018

Ceremony will take place April 4 at noon

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 March 2018

March commemorates 50th anniversary of MLK’s assassination

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Details: Written by City of Bellevue; Published: 29 March 2018

18-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of arson at Bellevue mosque

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 March 2018

The historic church invites the community at large to attend services beginning Good Friday.

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