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Details: Written by Bruce Poinsette of The Skanner News; Published: 03 September 2013

The first annual festival celebrating sustainable African food practices was held Sep. 1

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives Inc.'s first culturally specific event highlighted the sustainable food practices of African people.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 30 August 2013

Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber signs Brady law to ensure defendants in legal proceedings see evidence in their favor

Last week, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Pete Seda's conviction for tax fraud linked to terrorism –because prosecutors withheld key evidence from the defense. This week, Gov. Kitzhaber signed a bill into law designed to prevent the same thing from happening to other Oregon defendants.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 August 2013

Portland-based judge finds freedom to travel is constitutionally protected

U.S. District Judge Anna Brown has ruled that 13 Muslim Americans who want to know why they are on a "No' Fly" list "have a constitutionally protected liberty interest" in traveling internationally by air. But Judge Brown still has not ruled on whether the government violated their rights to due process.

Details: Written by CNN Staff; Published: 30 August 2013

Ambassador Robert King was asked to visit but the invitation has been withdrawn

North Korea has withdrawn its invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit North Korea and discuss the release of detained American Kenneth Bae.

Details: Written by CNN; Published: 28 August 2013

The University of Oregon graduate was imprisoned in November 2012. Ambassador Robert King is heading to North Korea to seek the release of imprisoned University of Oregon graduate Kenneth Bae

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 August 2013

After the viewing, Emmett Wheatfall, one of Portland's premier poets, will offer his thoughts on the significance and meaning of Dr. King's speech

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, join the Oregon Historical Society and community members for a free screening of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The event will begin at noon in the OHS Pavilion, exactly 50 years after the speech was originally given at the March on Aug. 28, 1963, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Details: Written by Staff of The Skanner News; Published: 27 August 2013

Gatewood leaves a legacy that will help thousands of students for years to come

Algie Gatewood, president of Portland Community College's Cascade Campus is leaving for a new job at Alamance Community College in North Carolina. He says the job will take him closer to his family, although it is hard to leave Portland.

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 27 August 2013

An interview with the author of 'Zen Under Fire'

Marianne Elliott, a former UN peacekeeper who risked her life to monitor human rights in Gaza and Afghanistan talked to The Skanner News about her experiences and her acclaimed book: "Zen Under Fire."