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Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome & More…
Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome : Prof. James Smalls and more // Written by RBGStreetScholar on // Apr-24-08 9:18pm2008-04-24T21:18:46 From: rbg-street-scholar-multi-media-e-zine.blogspot.com Author/Educator/Activist Professor James Small was born in 1945, on Arcadia plantation, located on the banks of the Waccamaw River. Post-Traumatic Slave … Continue reading
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The Asian Reporter – Film Section
The Asian Reporter – Film Section. Where EAST meets the Northwest FIGHTING RACISM. Local Color, a documentary on African America’s unsettled social and legal status in Oregon, airs February 14 on Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus. (Photo courtesy of Oregon Public … Continue reading
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From: OREGON 150
Article from The Skanner: As Website Lacked Black History, Activists Stepped in to Fill the Gap Portland 1969 Race Riots Author: Felicia Williams Grade(s): 9-12 Attachment Size …Lesson plan – admin – 04/20/2009 – 12:45pm – 0 comments – 1 attachment … Continue reading
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Golden West History Display Advisory Committee
CLICK> Golden West Historic Display Panels Preview !!! To: Golden West Historic Display Advisory Committee – Thanks for your patience with my efforts in scheduling our meeting! It looks like Monday, May 18th, 2009, 1 pm – 3 pm, at the Golden … Continue reading
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Department of Education Website Lacked Black History
By Brian Stimson of The Skanner To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon Department of Education wanted educators to share their knowledge of the state’s varied history. With the help of the Oregon Virtual School … Continue reading
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Oral Interview: W.D. ALLEN JR.
African American Music Collection: the interviews Oral/Writen Interview: W.D. ALLEN JR But that oral/written history was something he had done for what I believe was the University of Chicago, who was interviewing prominent Black Musicians on their stories. That would … Continue reading
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School program looks at Oregon’s racial history
May 19, 2008 School program looks at Oregon’s racial history PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will be Oregon’s first district to use a textbook to explore the state’s racial history. And some of it isn’t too pretty. “This is not … Continue reading
Jefferson H.S. Centennial Celebration, May 28-30, 2009
HOME COMMITTEES CONTACT EVENT OUTLINE FACEBOOK JEFFERSON ARTWORKS LINKS LOGO MERCHANDISE PHOTO/MEMORY ALBUM JEFF ALUM 100 FRIENDS Jefferson Centennial and All-Class Reunion Jefferson H.S. Centennial Celebration, May 28-30, 2009 Click this LINK to go to a PDF ad for window … Continue reading
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DIXIE IN THE NORTH: CULTURE CONTACT INVESTIGATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PORTLAND
Golden West Project gots a new PAGE DIXIE IN THE NORTH: CULTURE CONTACT INVESTIGATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PORTLAND http://african-american-historical-district.com/
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Portland's Golden West Hotel Survival Paradox 