Portland's gang violence task force is adding evening meetings in North and East Portland, so more people can attend.

Performance artists, "Up and Over," will headline the entertainment at the Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 21 at Highland Christian Center 7600 N.E. Glisan Street.

Portland Police Gang Detectives have arrested 26-year-old Shantae Bell on charges of attempted murder, assault and unlawful use of a weapon, in the shooting of 16-year-old Antonio Leron Cabine Jr.

Schools in the Portland-metro area are pioneering a new approach to school discipline that aims to prevent suspensions and expulsions. Restorative Justice takes an educational approach to discipline. Supporters say it is our best hope for keeping students of color in school and on track.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The U.S. soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians suffered a traumatic incident during his second tour in Iraq that triggered "tremendous depression," his lawyer said Wednesday.

Democrats and marriage equality advocates are in an uproar over newly unsealed documents showing an anti-gay organization's strategy to discredit the president – and pit Black and Latino leaders against gay voters.

The iUrban Teen Summit offers tech career advice and an opportunity to try the latest gadgets. Set for April 7 event at the University of Portland, you can register online.

Black men and teens are invited to a public forum 6 p.m. Tuesday March 27. at Self Enhancement Inc, 3920 North Kirby Ave. Portland.

 A crowd of people wearing hoodies gathered in Peninsula Park in North Portland early Saturday to express support for the family of Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen who was shot dead Feb. 26 on a trip to the store to buy candy and an iced tea.

This spring in North and Northeast Portland, a handful of new activist movements against racism, homelessness and foreclosure have been joined by Decolonize PDX -- which is placing the prison industrial complex front and center.