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Published: 25 May 2018

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Former NAACP leader exposed as white faces fraud charges

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Published: 24 May 2018

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Events include summer reading, tutoring, free meals and entertainment

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Published: 24 May 2018

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Ilyasah Shabazz to speak at brunch May 26

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Published: 24 May 2018

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Dancer and visual artist Hobbs Waters is selling t-shirts of his own designs to attend two intensive dance workshops across the country

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Published: 22 May 2018

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The Seattle landmark will soon unveil the results of a $100 million investment and a single year of construction

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Published: 21 May 2018

 

The judge's order notes that the boy can set up a payment plan, and payments can be halted after 10 years

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Published: 17 May 2018

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‘Our Story’ is the North Portland Library’s new digital gallery celebrating the city’s African American experience

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Published: 16 May 2018

Susheela Jayapal, a candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner District 2, claimed an historic victory Tuesday as the first south Asian to be elected in the state of Oregon 

Winning candidate will be the first woman of color to serve on Portland’s city council

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Published: 14 May 2018

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Applications for state licenses to grow hemp — marijuana's non-intoxicating cousin — have increased more than twentyfold since 2015

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Published: 13 May 2018

 

Team president says, "The team is so proud to be part of an event that has long been an important part of our community."