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Written by Donovan M. Smith Of The Skanner News

Published: 26 March 2015

 

Will Black Oregonians have a fair shake in the new multi-million dollar industry?   

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Published: 23 March 2015

 

Starbucks will still hold forum discussions, co-produce special sections in USA TODAY and put more stores in minority communities as part of the Race Together initiative  

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Published: 23 March 2015

 

 Local leaders came together on Thursday to announce a coordinated effort called The People’s Plan  

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Published: 19 March 2015

 

Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill that puts the burden of registration on the state instead of voters   

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Published: 18 March 2015

 

These thumbnail interviews illustrate diversity in media during the NNPA’s Black Press Week  

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Published: 16 March 2015

 

New media company aims to foster identity within a fragmented community   

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Published: 16 March 2015

 

Portland is considering a ban on employers from asking about criminal histories on job applications   

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 13 March 2015

 

Science education advocates have criticized Portland Public School District's treatment of the Roosevelt remodel  

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Written by Arashi Young of The Skanner News

Published: 09 March 2015

 

The National Black Law Students Association is holding their 47^th annual convention in Portland from March 11-15   

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Published: 09 March 2015

 

A string of violence in days following their call-to-actions