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Golden West Hotel Historic Display
The woman’s name in black is Willie Richardson, from Salem. The woman on the left, is Jodi Cheever from Portland. -by Photo by Brian Stimson Anthony I. Allen never knew W.D. Allen, his grandfather and the original owner of … Continue reading
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Black In Oregon: precarious
State of black Oregon: precarious Bleeding_of_albina.pdf by Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian Saturday July 25, 2009, 10:00 AM source: OregonLive.com Sharon Peters, who has a daughter headed to college a son who’s a senior in high school, waits at the state … Continue reading
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Bogle, Kathryn (1906-2003)
Kathryn Hall Bogle, an early African American journalist in Oregon, was also the first black woman to hold a state government position in Oregon […] more@source@blackpast.org Bogle, Kathryn (1906-2003) AFRICAN-AMERICAN-HISTORICAL-DISTRICT.COM
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Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition reborn!
Pics are comming soon – Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition reborn! Join the VIA Coalition for a Summer Social in the Park – (Tuesday, July 14, 2009) >>click here for Flyers<< 5:00 to 8:00 PM “Overlook Park“ 1301 N. Fremont … Continue reading
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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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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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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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Dawson Park Gazebo
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Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
Students examine racist artifacts at the Jim Crow Museum, located on the Ferris State University campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. “Our mission is to promote racial tolerance by helping people understand the historical and contemporary expressions of intolerance.” Jim Crow … Continue reading
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Portland's Golden West Hotel Survival Paradox 