The Skanner Breaking News Dec. 1, 2014

The M.L. King, Jr. Breakfast

The 29th Breakfast celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. will have as keynote speaker the Rev. Benjamin Chavis, former assistant to Dr. King... Buy your tickets now

Activists Push for Funding to Address HIV/AIDS Stigma

‘How can you give someone the vaccine, if they won’t come forward to even get tested?’… To read more click here

Oregon’s 'Forever Crimes' Law Hurts Black Families

Adults who themselves were pushed out of school only to land in the criminal justice system are now being pushed out of support roles… To read the story click here

Banned Portland Cop Works Ferguson Protest Anyway

In related news, Rev. Jesse Jackson called for peace and perseverance on Sunday as he urged congregants to keep fighting for racial justice… To find out more click here

A Glance at Developments in Ferguson

A few members of the St. Louis Rams football team showed their support for protesters who have been rallying in the streets… To read more click here

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New Online Order Form to Place a Wedding Announcement for Print or Web

We now have online classified ad and announcement ordering for your convenience. Place your ad or announcement in print, online or both using our new quick and easy form… Click here to purchase a wedding announcement.

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