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Worksystems and Prosper Portland to host the Portland Youth Job Fair, set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Oregon Convention Center

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 April 2023

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Senate Bill 166 increases penalties for harassment of election workers

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 April 2023

As we reflect on Dr. King's teachings, we must remember his message that ‘injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 April 2023

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Kristen Joy Emack’s ongoing photography series Cousins chronicles the gorgeous arc of childhood.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 April 2023

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The ribbon cutting ceremony and tour will be held on Tues., April 4 at 10 a.m.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 03 April 2023

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Tyharra Cozier and William Earl Ray manifest the trauma of sexism and racism on Black Americans in "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2023

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Some health care settings may decide to continue requiring masks even after the statewide requirement is lifted.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 March 2023

Governor Tina Kotek

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds Gov.Tina Kotek who today signed bipartisan legislation addressing the state’s housing and homelessness crisis into law.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 March 2023

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Awards will help 13 community-based organizations fund capital improvements to better serve historically marginalized communities

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 March 2023

Deadline for submissions to the 2023 Pacific Northwest Multi-Cultural Readers Series & Film Festival extended to April 8

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News Briefs

Youth Job Fair to be Held Thursday, April 13

Election Worker Safety, Voter Privacy Bill Passes Oregon Senate

President of National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener of Black Women’s Roundtable Issues Statement on 55th Anniversary of Dr. Rev Martin Luther King’s Assassination

Kristen Joy Emack’s Cousins First Thursday Opening to be Held April 6

Urban League of Portland and Home Forward to Hold Hattie Redmond Apartments Grand Opening

'Seven Guitars' Pay-What-You-Will Tickets Available for April 6

Mask Requirements in Healthcare Settings Lifting April 3

OHCS Applauds Gov. Kotek’s Signing of HBs 2001 and 5019 to Address Housing Needs

County Distributes $5 Million in Grants to Community-Based Organizations

Call for Submissions: Play Scripts, Web Series, Film Shorts, Features & Documentaries

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Recently Published by The Skanner News

Phil Knight Announces $400M Investment in Portland’s Albina Neighborhood

Harry Belafonte, Activist and Entertainer, Dies at 96

Legal Help for Evictions Face Strong Opposition From Some City, State and BIPOC Leaders

Black Parents Seek Schools Affirming Their History Amid Bans

‘I Have No Doubt People Are Dying Because of Insufficient Staffing’: Portland Representatives Introduce Bill to Require Safer Hospital Standards for Staff

Meteorologist: West Coast Snowfall is 'Once in a Generation'

Lilly Plans to Slash Some Insulin Prices, Expand Cost Cap

Statement From Portland Audubon Society: Portland Audubon Commits to Dropping the Name Audubon

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