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Oregon BIPOC Caucus Calls for Action to Support Victims of Gun Violence
The Legislative Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Caucus has released the following statement in response to the tragedy at Half Moon Bay, CA that left seven dead and one person wounded, all of whom were people of color
Democrats Voice Priorities for Coming Year in the Capitol
Highlights from the Democrats 2023 legislative agenda.
Colorado Lawmakers Look to AI to Detect Wildfires Earlier
A historic drought and recent heat waves tied to climate change have made wildfires harder to fight in the American West and scientists say warming weather will continue to make fires more frequent and destructive.
Justices Weigh Effort to Balance Washington State's Tax Code
Washington is one of nine states without an income tax, and its heavy reliance on sales and fuel taxes to pay for schools, roads and other public expenses falls disproportionately on low-income residents.
"Meet Me at Higo" Opens in the Level 8 Gallery of The Seattle Public Library's Central Library
The traveling exhibit from the Wing Luke Museum tells a fascinating community and family history about Seattle’s Japantown ...
NAACP Portland Calls for Justice With Community Prayer Vigil
Community leaders will hold a prayer vigil Tuesday, Jan. 31 at noon, to reflect on the tragic brutality that led to the death of Tyre...
Oregon State Celebrates Black History Month With a Series of Events
Free events highlight the achievements and perseverance of Black and African American communities from the past to the present. ...
Word is Bond Announces Second Annual In My Shoes Walking-tour Project for Black History Month
Tours run February 4 through February 25, 2023 in King, New Columbia, Vancouver, Woodlawn, Goose Hollow, Montavilla, Parkrose, and...
Oregon Graduation Rate Rises With Gains Made In Every Student Group
Class of 2022 graduation rate is second highest In Oregon’s history ...
Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being taken into custody following a standoff with law enforcement, police said. Grants Pass Police Department Lt. Jeff Hattersley told KTVL-TV that Benjamin Obadiah...
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with disabilities, The Associated Press has...
Knight, Illinois State take down Southern Illinois 72-66
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Seneca Knight scored 24 points and Kendall Lewis secured the victory with a jump shot with 37 seconds remaining as Illinois State took down Southern Illinois 72-66 on Sunday. Knight shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 9 of 10 from the free...
Deen scores 21 to lead Bradley to 83-76 victory over UIC
CHICAGO (AP) — Duke Deen had 21 points to lead Bradley to an 83-76 win over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday. Deen shot 5 for 10 from the floor (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons added 19...
It's Time to Irrigate the Fallow Ground of Minority Media Ownership
In 2023, one aspect of civil rights and racial justice that barely remains addressed is racial inclusion in media ownership. ...
A Letter to Residents of N. and N.E. Portland from Commissioner Susheela Jayapal
Susheela Jayapal, Multnomah County Commissioner for District 2, North and Northeast Portland, reviews her first four-year term and looks forward to her second term ...
“So, you have two types of Negro. The old type and the new type. Most of you know the old type. When you read about him in history during slavery he was called ‘Uncle Tom.’ He was the House Negro.”-Malcolm X ...
We need not forgive racial injustices in America’s past, and we must never forget them. But as a nation, we can reconcile. ...
DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state colleges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory in his latest step onto the front lines of the nation's culture wars. The Republican governor...
College Board revises AP Black history class after criticism
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies that was released on Wednesday downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had threatened to ban the class in his state. ...
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with disabilities, The Associated Press has...
Percival Everett, Ling Ma among nominees for critics prizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Fiction by Percival Everett and Ling Ma, nonfiction by Annie Proulx and biographies of George Balanchine and J. Edgar Hoover are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. Former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo has won an honorary award for lifetime achievement. ...
'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in Nevada sex abuse case
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police on Tuesday arrested and raided the home of a former “Dances With Wolves” actor turned alleged cult leader accused of sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades, according to police records obtained by The Associated...
After academy review, Riseborough will keep Oscar nomination
NEW YORK (AP) — After a review of the awards campaign for the indie drama “To Leslie," the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Andrea Riseborough will not be stripped of her Oscar nomination for best actress. The star-studded grassroots campaign for...
Republicans set to oust Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly empowered House Republicans are preparing to oust an African-born Black lawmaker,...
Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive...
In Congo, activists look to Pope to boost forest protections
Local climate activists in Congo are hoping Pope Francis' visit will help spur action to protect the country's...
Andrew Tate loses appeal in Romania, to be held 30 more days
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Andrew Tate lost his appeal at a Romanian court and will be held for a further 30...
Top US official urges WHO to address sexual misconduct
LONDON (AP) — A top U.S. health official urged the World Health Organization to address allegations reported by...
Ireland celebrates 'matron saint' with prayers, new holiday
KILDARE, Ireland (AP) — St. Patrick has long received the attention and the big parades, but another patron...
Photos from The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.
