Both Portland and Seattle had thriving Black Panther chapters. Kent Ford and Aaron Dixon of the Portland and Seattle Panthers, respectively, explain some of the lesser known points about the party in a Skanner News Black History Month special feature.

Worksystems is gearing up a campaign to laser-focus local business sector efforts to create 1,000 summer jobs for youth.

Welcome to Coffee Creek women's prison, and to the Family Preservation Project, a one-of-kind program that strengthens bonds between women in prison and their children. 

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice, the City of Portland, Portland Police Association, and the Albina Ministerial Alliance to enter mediation to try to resolve differences on reforms to police policies.  U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon also plans to hold a Fairness Hearing where the public can testify either in person or by video.

Downtown restaurant Portland Prime will hold the second annual "Salute to African American Leaders in Portland"  starting at 6:30 p.m. next Monday, Feb. 25. The dinner will recognize 12 African Americans who have made a difference in the Portland community.

Teressa Raiford was one of a group of people who have lost loved ones to gun violence who went to Washington DC last week to meet legislators and attend the State of the Union address. The business consultant and community activist says the highlight of the trip was a visit with First Lady Michelle Obama.

Last night's officer-involved shooting stands as Mayor Charlie Hales' first while in office – and it came within 48 hours after Hales attended the Friday night premiere of "Alien Boy," the documentary about the police killing of James Chasse now playing at Cinema 21.

A four-year-old boy's compassion for poor and hungry people, led his family to organize an event to raise support for Portland Rescue Mission. The Terrance Feed, named for Terrance Burton Jr., was held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16, at the McCoy Academy, on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Kisha Kelsey and Karanja Crews hope to provide the Portland community with an opportunity for creative expression, cultural self-awareness, and fashion, beauty and personal empowerment with their event the Hairitage Jubilee: "A R/Evolution of Our African Roots."