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City aims to overcome blacks’ distrust from past dislocations

Posted on January 16, 2009 by willbe1960

Two steps forward for the rest of Portland, one step backward for us. That’s the view of many longtime black residents about “progress” in Portland’s inner north and northeast neighborhoods. Continue reading →

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Community Dialogue on Racism

Posted on January 14, 2009 by willbe1960

Community Dialogue on Racism Community dialogue, 1/21/09 Uniting to Understand Racism is hosting a six-week Community Dialogue on Racism, beginning Wednesday, January 21st and going through February 25th.  This is free and open to the public, and all materials are … Continue reading →

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Jefferson received a $5000 grant for restoring the Jefferson Artworks

Posted on January 8, 2009 by willbe1960

  Two pieces of news today from Jefferson. 1. Jefferson received a $5000 grant for restoring the Jefferson Artworks. This grant comes from the Autzen Foundation. The money is banked in Jefferson’s accounts and is ready for spending on restoring … Continue reading →

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Boise and Eliot: Local historian’s quest protects black history

Posted on December 18, 2008 by willbe1960

Boise and Eliot: Local historian’s quest protects black history – Portland News | Oregon Local News – OregonLive.com.

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Dick Bogle

Posted on December 12, 2008 by willbe1960

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Today’s African-American community in Portland dates back to…

Posted on November 21, 2008 by willbe1960

In the early year’s of this century, the Golden West Hotel offered blacks the best, and only, hostelry in Oregon. Connected with the hotel is a well appointed barber shop owned by Waldo Bogle; the finest ice cream and candy … Continue reading →

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PDX Civil Rights Project

Posted on November 19, 2008 by willbe1960

Hi Will, I wanted to let you know that the first set of interviews and documentaries from my Portland State University and University of Portland students are finishing up. I have scheduled two public presentations, one for each school, for … Continue reading →

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New Website Exposes Ku Klux Klan

Posted on November 15, 2008 by willbe1960

via:The Skanner – Challenging People To Build A Better Future Now With a new historical webpage, University of Washington scholars are shining a bright light on one of the darkest chapters of Washington history – the days when the Ku … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome:

Posted on November 10, 2008 by willbe1960

America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing Joy DeGruy Leary is a priceless asset to us all. She has lifted the bandages from the 400 year-old abscess of slavery that remains un-healed. Many black and white Americans have been taught … Continue reading →

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: oral history interviews :

Posted on November 4, 2008 by willbe1960

Source: PSU Capstone Courses Beginning Fall 2008: Civil Rights Movement in Portland Felicia Williams, fwilliam@pdx.edu The Civil Rights movement changed the way people thought about race and equal opportunity in America. This course will examine how the movement happened in … Continue reading →

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