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• about-racial-inequality
• Coalition of Communities of Color
• Washington County

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 28 June 2018

CCC's researcher, Shweta Moorthy for the Washington County research report 

A new report “Leading with Race” examines the lived experiences of eight communities of color in the county

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Written by Rob Manning, Associated Press

Published: 27 June 2018

 

The Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday to uphold a policy that bans travel from five Muslim-majority countries brings difficulty for students in the Pacific Northwest 

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Written by Tom James, Associated Press

Published: 25 June 2018

 

A Portland law firm has filed five lawsuits alleging racial profiling at businesses in the area

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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 22 June 2018

 

Urban planning experts, attorneys see implications for other gentrifying cities

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 21 June 2018

 

Events include Oaks Park family fun day and all-ages Saturday Social at Sante Bar

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• ICE
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Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press

Published: 20 June 2018

(Beth Nakamura /The Oregonian via AP) 

Portland ICE headquarters closed after three days of round-the-clock protests

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Written by KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press

Published: 18 June 2018

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Citizen scientists wielding nets, guides and an app for smartphones seek clues as to why nearly 30 bumblebee species have declined in population

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 14 June 2018

 

On June 8, the Royal Rosarians held their annual knighting ceremony in Peninsula Park Rose Garden

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 14 June 2018

Photo courtesy of Metro 

Voters will decide on measure that would provide $652.8 million worth of funding for affordable housing

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• about-Juneteenth-celebration
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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 14 June 2018

 

Upcoming celebrations include parades and readings