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Published: 30 November 2017

 

Buildings with namesakes tied to white supremacy and slavery will be re-christened

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Published: 30 November 2017

Photo courtesy of Giovanni Battles. 

Two first-time homebuyers find their place in Portland

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Written by Christen McCurdy

Published: 29 November 2017

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Owners have announced the restaurant will open soon, though they don’t have a date yet

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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 29 November 2017

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The PAALF launches its plan Thursday on promoting and fostering a resilient Black community

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Published: 28 November 2017

 

New position created to coordinate response to the homeless crisis in Willamette Valley

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Published: 27 November 2017

 

Nielsen vice president focuses on the power of the Black dollar

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Published: 26 November 2017

 

NeighborImpact program is first of its kind in Oregon

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Published: 22 November 2017

 

The Skanner News wishes all of our readers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Published: 22 November 2017

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Middle school scheduled to reopen in 2018

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Written by Melanie Sevcenko

Published: 22 November 2017

(Hugh Ackroyd, b. 1913) 

“Racing to Change” will be on display at the Oregon Historical Society January 15 – June 2018