Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.
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‘I can’t breathe’: Eric Garner remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
The chokehold death at the hands of New York City police officers created a rallying cry and spurred protests across the country.
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Black Lives Matter marks 10 years of activism, renews call to defund police
The movement first emerged in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John L. Micek: Words of wisdom and a warning
My best friend was around to my house on a recent Saturday for a long-overdue reunion. Adult schedules and the demands of parenthood being what they are, it had taken U.N.-level negotiations to get our calendars to match. As we caught up, with a ballgame on in the background, it wasn’t long before our teenaged […]
Posted inLocal & State
Counterprotesters show up to condemn ‘It’s OK to be white’ banner in Congress Square
Several dozen people descended on the square Friday to push back on the banner that former City Council candidate Richard Ward has been displaying.
Posted inLocal & State
Black Portland councilors criticize city and police statement on Tyre Nichols
Councilors Victoria Pelletier and Regina Phillips said they were disappointed that Black members of the City Council weren’t consulted on the statement issued by the mayor, interim city manager and interim police chief.
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Kanye West’s t-shirt is a fashion don’t. Someone else owns ‘White Lives Matter’ trademark.
A trademark request was filed under the name Jae Gibson on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s database, and Phoenix radio hosts Ramses Ja and Quinton Ward acquired the mark on Oct. 28, according to Capital B.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland set to declare racism a public health emergency
The declaration would require the South Portland City Council to commit financial and human resources to combat racism and systemic racism in city government, research racial disparities in the community, and make its boards and committees more diverse.
Posted inNation & World
Department of Justice settles lawsuits over Trump’s removal of Black Lives Matter protesters
As part of the deal, U.S. Park Police will be barred from displaying gas masks and shields at protests unless approved by a high-ranking officer.
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Abyssinian Meeting House could receive $1.7 million in federal funding
The money would be used to complete the restoration of the historic former church built by some of Portland’s earliest Black residents.
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