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Published: 06 September 2022

Lionel Terrence Gay Sr., November 1, 1947 - August 19, 2022 

The celebration of life was held Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 1 p.m. in Portland, Oregon.

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Published: 30 August 2022

Dr. Robert Carl Hughley, February 27, 1926 - August 4, 2022 

Dr. Robert Carl Hughley was the first African-American to administrate innovative federal programs, such as Head Start, Model Schools and integration programs for Portland Public Schools. A funeral mass was held August 29 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Portland.

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Published: 11 August 2022

Tony Funchess 

Memorial service will be held August 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes Memorial Methodist Church, 111 NE. Faling Portland, OR 97212

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Published: 10 August 2022

Arvoll Randolph Rae, July 29, 1926 – July 14, 2022 

Memorial service will be held at August 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Phillip the Deacon Episcopal Church

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Published: 01 August 2022

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Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.

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Published: 01 August 2022

Former NBA great Bill Russell speaks during a news conference at the NBA All-Star basketball weekend, Feb. 14, 2009, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file) 

The most prolific winner in NBA history, Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., stood with Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

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Published: 27 July 2022

Constance "Connie" G. Carley 

Our beloved Connie lost her battle with Cancer, however, her humble legacy will forever live on at PassinArt: A Theatre Company. There, they pass art, history, and culture from one generation to the next, which embodies Connie's life mission.

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Published: 26 July 2022

Nellie Mae Coney 

A small ceremony will be held at Willamette Cemetery on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

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Published: 19 July 2022

 

He was a champion of equal employment opportunity!

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Published: 06 July 2022

Paul E. Stewart Jr., October 22, 1945 - June 23, 2022 

Paul E. Stewart Jr. was born October 22, 1945 in Portland, and passed away June 23, 2022.