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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 23 April 2020

New platform is dedicated to helping minority-owned small businesses access second round of PPP funding

Details: Written by RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer; Published: 22 April 2020

A previous negotiation between the Mets and Steve Cohen collapsed in February

Details: Written by Because Of Them We Can staff; Published: 10 April 2020

“The idea came about [because] my sons love hibachi and we try to take them every time one of them has a birthday, but of course this time was different,” Jeremy Tuck

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 April 2020

The PBS White House correspondent always keeps her cool even when President Trump is berating her for asking questions he doesn't like

Details: Written by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat.com (republished with permission from Chalkbeat.com); Published: 30 March 2020

By posting videos on the school’s Facebook page at 8 p.m. nightly, Voncile Campbell’s staying connected to her students

podcast

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

While practicing social distancing, work remotely and spend more time at home, it’s a good opportunity for independent learning and personal development

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 February 2020

Mardi Gras Portland 2019 (photo by Andrew Wallner)

The parade starts at Humbolt and Albina at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 20 February 2020

Artist Robert Colescott (via YouTube)

Colescott was well-known--and often criticized--for exploring race relations with aggressive imagery

Details: Written by TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer; Published: 18 February 2020

The NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award is displayed during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

This All-Star weekend was in Michael Jordan's longtime home of Chicago, and the game featuring LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo as captains

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 February 2020

This weekend Portland Art Museum presents Art and Race Matters:  The Career of Robert Colescott. The pioneering and provocative artist established his career in Portland

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