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The National Newspaper Publishers Association's Black Press Week is under way.


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NEW ORLEANS—The NAACP urged the Justice Department on Monday to block the upcoming mayoral election, claiming more must be done to reach displaced city residents, most of whom are Black.


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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A former prison gang member told jurors he read Machiavelli and killed enemies behind bars to impress gang leaders as testimony began Wednesday in the federal government's racketeering case against four reputed leaders of the Aryan Brotherhood.


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ACE will be holding an informational night for parents and students at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.


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Notice of 30 Day Comment Period and Public HearingThe Action Plans FY 2006-07 for Multnomah County,…


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HILLSDALE TERRACE DWELLING IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids will be received at the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP), 4400 NE Broadway, Suite B,…


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Former Black Panther is running for Senate on Green Party ticket

Sen. Maria Cantwell, who already faces a challenge from the left for the Democratic Senate nomination, has picked up an anti-war Green Party foe.


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Mercedes Nicole evokes the spirit of the late, great Nina Simone during a tribute to the legendary jazz singer and pianist, held March 11 at the Central Library.


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Governor says students not ready to compete in global economy

OLYMPIA—Washington schools aren't preparing students adequately to compete in a tough global marketplace, and top-to-bottom overhaul is needed, Gov. Chris Gregoire said.


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Employees allege age, gender and race discrimination at prison

LITTLEROCK, Wash.—A federal age, gender and racial discrimination lawsuit has been filed by 11 workers against the Cedar Creek Corrections Center, a state prison work camp about 23 miles south of the Capitol.


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