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Children born poor are caught in a vicious cycle -- especially children of color

President Obama painted a picture of an America where a poor child has the same chance of success as everyone else. The problem? That's impossible.

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Four in 10 youth of color live in poverty but just one in 10 have jobs

Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy

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Protest planned Saturday at Portland Schools meeting on Jefferson cluster enrollment

The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon.

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Brian J. Carter is a founding member of the Northwest African American Museum

The 33-year-old Carter was recently named Director of Museum Services and Education for the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). He is excited to bring his message of community driven exhibit creation to OHS.

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Defense lawyers told him not to reveal location of Vaughns body

Parrish Bennette pleads guilty to Manslaughter in the first degree, and will serve a fixed term of 18 years. Vaughn's family shocked by revelation that attorneys told him not to reveal location of her body.

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The girls are holding a Jan. 19 Service Day to recruit more mentors for the 2013 MathCounts competition

The Portland Girls Lead Club, all former students at the Harriet Tubman Young Women's Leadership Academy shut down by Portland Public Schools last year, are trying to continue the science, technology, engineering and math studies that the school once offered.

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The National Organization of Minority Contractors of Oregon last month named TriMet Agency of the Year

The National Organization of Minority Contractors of Oregon last month named TriMet Agency of the Year by an "overwhelming" margin of its members.

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Family are disappointed that Bennette has been offered 18 years with time served

Parrish Bennette, 18, accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn on  March 19, 2011, is expected to appear in court 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 17 and take a plea deal.

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Tim Mueller is among several law enforcement officers who question if gun laws abridge rights

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller joins several other public officials across the nation who have decided to square off with the White House even before it outlines what its plans are for expanded measures.

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