Gentrification, the intersection of race and gender, and white privilege have all come to the forefront as the fallout continues from a Northeast Portland bar booking a blackface drag queen. Read the complete article
Multnomah County Health report says coal trains could hurt people of color most. Noting good research is missing, it calls for a regional environmental impact study, says exporters should prove safety Read the complete article
Both Portland and Seattle had thriving Black Panther chapters. Kent Ford and Aaron Dixon of the Portland and Seattle Panthers, respectively, explain some of the lesser known points about the party in a Skanner News Black History Month special feature. Read the complete article
The surveillance, arrest and conviction of Mohamed Osman Mohamud for domestic terrorism has created a watershed moment for Oregon’s Somalis. Read the complete article
Worksystems is gearing up a campaign to laser-focus local business sector efforts to create 1,000 summer jobs for youth. Read the complete article
Welcome to Coffee Creek women’s prison, and to the Family Preservation Project, a one-of-kind program that strengthens bonds between women in prison and their children. Read the complete article
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice, the City of Portland, Portland Police Association, and the Albina Ministerial Alliance to enter mediation to try to resolve differences on reforms to police policies. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon also plans to hold a Fairness Hearing where the public can testify either in person or by video. Read the complete article
Downtown restaurant Portland Prime will hold the second annual “Salute to African American Leaders in Portland” starting at 6:30 p.m. next Monday, Feb. 25. The dinner will recognize 12 African Americans who have made a difference in the Portland community. Read the complete article
Teressa Raiford was one of a group of people who have lost loved ones to gun violence who went to Washington DC last week to meet legislators and attend the State of the Union address. The business consultant and community activist says the highlight of the trip was a visit with First Lady Michelle Obama. Read the complete article
Last night’s officer-involved shooting stands as Mayor Charlie Hales’ first while in office – and it came within 48 hours after Hales attended the Friday night premiere of “Alien Boy,” the documentary about the police killing of James Chasse now playing at Cinema 21. Read the complete article
