Harm Reduction Offers a Different Take on Drugs and Prostitution

Are we waging a war on drugs or a war on drug users?

2012-11-28

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

The 9th Annual Harm Reduction Conference, “From Public Health to Social Justice,”convened in Portland Nov. 15-18. Many experts argued for decriminalization of drugs and prostitution. Read the complete article

Mack and Dub: We Will Re-Open

Restaurant owners work to recover their business after devastating fire

2012-11-27

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

James McClendon and William Travis, known to many as Mack and Dub, have been building their cooking reputation for years. Despite a fire that severely damaged Mack & Dub’s Excellent Chicken and Waffles last Wednesday, they vow to push on and re-open. Read the complete article

VIDEO: DeFazio Urges President to Honor Tax Pledge, Protect Social Security and Health Programs

Oregon Representative says Democrats "hold all the aces"

2012-11-27

By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News

Oregon Rep Peter Defazio spoke out Monday, urging the president and Democratic leaders not to give in to Republican lawmakers on taxes, Medicare and Medicaid. Read the complete article

Vanport Survivors Record Their Stories at the North Portland Multimedia Training Center

Making sure a slice of Portland's Black history will be remembered

2012-11-26

Of The Skanner News

The North Portland Multimedia Training Center is recording interviews with Portland residents who were here before and during the Vanport flood. Read the complete article

Dana Thompson Stars as Lt. Uhura in Trek in the Park

The actor and singer talks about Portland, music and following in Nichelle Nichols footsteps

2012-11-26

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Atomic Arts presents  Trek in the Park, a one-day extravaganza of all things Trek, in its final Christmas season before Trek in the Park wraps up its five-year run next summer. Read the complete article

Portland Prime Gives Away Fifty Thanksgiving Turkeys

New restaurant slated to open early next year

2012-11-21

By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News

Frank Taylor, director of operations at Portland Prime, gave out 50 Thanksgiving turkeys this week –20 to St. Andrew Catholic Church and 30 to Highland Christian Center. Read the complete article

City of Portland Rolls Out New Initiatives for Minority Contracting

New programs will focus on developing small firms so they can take on large construction contracts

2012-11-21

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

The City of Portland is rolling out new initiatives to address disparities in contracting that negatively affect women and minority owned firms. Read the complete article

Portland Funeral Services for Charles Hopson, Saturday Nov. 24

The Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators has set up a Charles Hopson Memorial Scholarship Fund

2012-11-21

A memorial service for former Portland Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Charles Hopson is Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 8501 N. Chautauqua Blvd. Dr. Hopson died Oct. 9 in Texas. He was 54. Read the complete article

Emerald Awards Honor Ten Outstanding African American Men in Portland

Zeta Sigma Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Holds 25th Annual Event

2012-11-15

Of The Skanner News

The Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its 25th annual Emerald Awards Dinner, Saturday Nov. 10 Read the complete article

The Unequal States of America? How Growing Income Inequality Hurts Everyone

Why has inequality increased and what can states do about it

2012-11-15

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Income inequality has risen steeply across the country, says a report released Nov. 15, by Washington DC-based think tanks, the Economic Policy Institute and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Read the complete article