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——– Original Message ——– Subject: OPB documentary “Local Color” Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:01:47 -0700 From: WILL BENNETT <GOLDEN-WEST-PROJECT@AFRICAN-AMERICAN-HISTORICAL-DISTRICT.COM> Organization: GOLDEN WEST PROJECT To: Jeff Douglas <JDouglas@opb.org> Jeff, OPB & Others = As for what I seek is just … Continue reading →

Will Bennett is now back in association with the committee…. peace will b. (~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~)(~_~) Thank you for your call Jennifer, I am afraid I am running too busy today. But I will express that I am very disappointed that Will … Continue reading →

August 26, 2008 Hello, As you know, the Golden West building is one of the oldest remaining landmarks of African American history in Portland. Central City Concern purchased and renovated the building in 1989, and recently took full ownership. For … Continue reading →

From Oregon State Archives The “Negro Question” and Oregon Politics An exhibit by the Oregon State Archives – Copyright © 2007

Education – Portland Public Schools may add the book to the new social studies curriculum for eighth-graders From The Oregonian Monday, May 12, 2008 KIMBERLY MELTON The Oregonian Staff Portland Public Schools is poised to adopt a new curriculum today, … Continue reading →

From the Urban League of Portland/Events Annual Meeting on June 17th, 2008If you have ever wondered about the history of African-American people in Portland, read papers by talented OSU students Andrew Seher and Meaghan Josh, who wrote award-winning papers on … Continue reading →

Black studies offering major – News.