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Published: 27 August 2016

 

After US ban Solo takes indefinite leave from team      

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Published: 25 August 2016

 

The exhibit highlighting the work of photographer Julie Keefe opened August 24 

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Published: 25 August 2016

Peach cobbler at Sweet Jam southern breakfast 

The second annual Support Black Restaurant Days kicks off this weekend

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Published: 25 August 2016

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Supplemental program to offer cultural education, tutoring, homeschool support 

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Published: 25 August 2016

Walidah Imarisha. Photo by Pete Shaw  

The author and activist reflects on her time in Portland and hopes to stay engaged 

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Published: 18 August 2016

Faiza Jama, Tanya Tiradio and Anthony Sylvester talk about the comic book they helped create to educate incoming freshman about interactions with law enforcement. Photo by Christen McCurdy. 

Comic book will educate PPS students on their rights interacting with law enforcement 

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Published: 18 August 2016

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The controversial Terminal 1 space is expected to cost $100 million

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Published: 18 August 2016

According to Khalil Edwards, co-director of Portland Black PFLAG, the organization has shut its doors and is in the process of reforming as an independent organization. 

The LGBTQ community group will reform as an independent organization 

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Published: 17 August 2016

 

Former Portland Police Chief Mike Reese was sworn in as the Multnomah County Sheriff 

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Published: 11 August 2016

The Elegance Drill team marches in the Africatown Heritage Parade during the annual Umoja Fest, August 5-7 at Judkins Park. Photo by Susan Fried. 

Thousands gathered to attend the 2016 Umoja Festival in Seattle