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Fiery \"Wake Up" speech from Tony Funchess, of Portland NAACP

Slideshow of photos and video of  Portland Oregon's celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.

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Delbert Belton was beloved in his community

Spokane police arrested one 16-year-old boy and are looking for another in connection with the beating death of an 88-year-old World War II veteran this week, authorities said Friday.

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Tetteh leads the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Portland for African Americans

The Community Cycling Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits, has chosen Mychal Tetteh as its new CEO.

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First annual festival will feature nationally recognized agriculture movement figure Will Allen

The first annual Portland Roots Festival will be kicking off on Sep. 1 at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week called out the U.S. Attorney General for not doing enough to help consumers

While many critics blame defaulted homeowners for creating their own financial problems, the issue of mortgage fraud, touches many homeowners in crisis.

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Economic Policy Institute says education, not tax cuts for corporations, improves income levels

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute points to education as the key to economic wellbeing.  The takeaway: To raise the average wage, state lawmakers should focus on improving the entire education system and helping students attend college and gain degrees.

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David Jackson discusses re-releasing his book, community outreach and building the O.G. One brand

Jackson, better known as DJ O.G. One, has been doing extensive work in the Portland community for over 20 years. Along the way, he has built his brand as one of the most recognizable DJs in the city.

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Speakers and performers list to be released later this week

Events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington, on Aug. 24, are underway in Washington and around the country. Portland is holding Redeem the Dream, the regional march for civil rights advocates in the Northwest.

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Families earning up to 400 percent of poverty level will qualify for help

Starting October 1, state health exchanges will begin signing people up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. 

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'Pay What You Can' special aims to send more cats home with loving owners

All over the region, animal shelters have too many cats.

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