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Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 October 2020

Prof. Ethan Johnson, chair of the Black Studies department at Portland State University

Chair Ethan Johnson announces new hire and COVID-19 Relief Fund

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 October 2020

Construction team member from Bridgeport Interiors (Photo by Fred Joe)

project^, LEVER Architecture and Meyer collaboration in Historic Albina embraces inclusive approach with diverse workforce across entire skillbase

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 October 2020

Ballots mailed-in are ready to be sorted at the King County Elections office Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In 2016, just 6.2% of ballots had been returned in the same timeframe.

Details: Written by Theresa Hogue; Published: 21 October 2020

Starship Technologies has brought food delivery robots to the Oregon State University campus. Photo by Blake Brown

Planning for the delivery robots began prior to the pandemic, and now they have the added benefit of helping students with social distancing

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 17 October 2020

Portland Police Bureau said Friday it will assign each officer a three-digit number which will be displayed on their helmets during events

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 October 2020

Benita Presley

One woman was refused gas on her way to work becase the attendant "doesn't serve Blacks"

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 15 October 2020

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Oregon Community Foundation oversees grants, coalition of 20 community organizations to support education equity

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 October 2020

The Afro-American Heritage Bicentennial Commemorative Quilt, which was taken Sunday evening has been recovered but sustained damage

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 October 2020

A group of protesters toppled statues of former presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland's South Park Block late Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (photo by The Skanner)

Protest organizers dubbed the event "Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday's federal holiday named after Christopher Columbus

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2020

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Mayor Ted Wheeler defended his record, saying he is prioritizing helping downtown Portland businesses, while challenger Sarah Iannarone said she will bring new voices to the table