Actors at Curious Comedy theater have been working with students at Rosa Parks and Ockley Green schools to write true stories for the stage. The students got to see their stories performed by professional actors. This Saturday, Dec, 15, you can see them too. Read the complete article
The Oregon Leadership Network’s Fall Leadership Institute: Putting Equity at the Center of Policy and Practice brought together more than 300 educators from across the state to plan how to raise achievement for Oregon students and eliminate disparities based on race, class and first language. Read the complete article
With the mall set to reopen Friday morning and sweeping debates about gun violence and more are playing out across the country, it’s interesting to note the entire incident took just 22 minutes. Read the complete article
Civil rights groups in Seattle will rally to protest police brutality at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 15, on the corner of 23rd Avenue and E. Union St. Read the complete article
With the help of Multnomah County and citizens of Portland, Brown hopes to trace the names of the people, help bring communities together and educate people on the city’s often forgotten history. Read the complete article
Leaders from Washington’s African American, Latino, Asian, Native American, and Middle Eastern communities gathered Monday in Seattle, Spokane, Olympia, Tacoma and the Tri-Cities to release the new report “Facing Race: 2012 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity.” Read the complete article
After two boys aged 7 and 11 were arrested after threatening a woman with a loaded gun, they were returned home. Some say they should be in custody. But experts in youth violence say each case is different. Read the complete article
The Rosewood Initiative held a Holiday Party, Saturday Dec. 8. Read the complete article
Portland Police officers report two boys, aged 11 and 7,were found in possession of a loaded firearm, Saturday after attempting a robbery in East Portland. Read the complete article
Portland’s gang task force meeting drew a larger crowd than usual, to say goodbye to Mayor Sam Adams, who co-chaired his final meeting as mayor. Read the complete article
