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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 June 2024

Gov. Tina Kotek (Photo: Office of Governor Tina Kotek)

Governor Kotek joins Oregon Black Pioneers, Just Walk Salem Keizer and the Willamette Heritage Center for In Freedom’s Footsteps Walk

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 June 2024

Dr. Robert D. Kelly (Photo: University of Portland)

UP recognized as one of 25 institutions nationwide committed to advancing leadership in pursuit of justice, equity, diversity and liberty

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 June 2024

Xernona Clayton, civil and human rights activist and producer

This is the museum's signature event, which pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting equity and justice.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 June 2024

Herbert Beauclere

This Juneteenth program uses the shoe as a medium to amplify the creative voices and visions of Black men and their communities

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 June 2024

Photo: Portland Parks and Recreation

Kelly Butte Natural Area trails, park amenities planned

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 June 2024

Swimmers enjoy Montavilla Pool (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)

The pool will open later this summer due to an upgrade to the pool’s plumbing that required a more complex solution to achieve federal compliance.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2024

Today, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 42 other attorneys general announced they have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As its share of the settlement, (which is pending judicial approval), Oregon will receive approximately $15 million, $4.7 million of which will directly support women’s health.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 June 2024

View events celebrating Juneteenth in the Portland and Seattle area

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 June 2024

Kobi Flowers (Photo/Portland Rose Festival)

Flowers has been active in her school community as member of the leadership team at Self Enhancement, Inc., Varsity Cheer Captain, student government secretary, a member of Jefferson's Black Student Union and a past recipient of The Skanner Foundation scholarships.