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Jurors convicted the three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the Black man who was chased and fatally shot while running through their neighborhood in an attack that became part of the larger national reckoning on racial injustice bit.ly/3HTjY9E
Historically, whenever oppressed people protest for human/civil rights they are met with more oppression, dis affirmative rhetoric, and an increase in negative narratives. #thisisnotfiction
“The No Hate Zone unveiled the four new anti-gun violence new billboards across the city on Monday. The founder of The No Hate Zone, Sam Sachs, says the billboards are a community effort to bring attention to Portland leaders that change needs to happen now.”
To break the silence on gun violence in Portland, one local nonprofit is using its voice in a different way—with new billboards.
katu.com/news/local/nonprofi…
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Oregon House passes package of police accountability measures trib.al/J79n1yV
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HB2526 passed with bipartisan support (50-5). This bill replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day in the State of Oregon. Proud of the passage of this legislation!
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The Skanner News - Oregon State says the university will recognize Juneteenth as a holiday as part of its commitment to dismantling systemic racism bit.ly/3dLRQbx
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BHFNW 2021 LIVE GOSPEL SESSION youtu.be/0b9PsuZqRYo via @YouTube
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“Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son, we who believe in freedom cannot rest until this happens.” ~Ella Baker #RIPTrayvonMartin #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesStillMatter
Tonight
#financialliteracy tips tonight on #FacebookLive by one of #pdx few #BlackWomen financial advisors. #bhfnw
So many virtual events to attend during this year’s festival. Always fun, educational, uplifting, and family-friendly. Learn more at worldstagetheatre.org
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Our team @awmc_nationals with #actor extraordinaire and one of the August Wilson Monologue Competition Portland coaches, @russellhornsby . 📸 @simsshot
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Alot to inspire in #TheGlobalGreenBook aims higher to make Racism & Xenophobia obselete by 2030
Download your Black guide to healthcare providers,Today!
amazon.com/dp/B08RSCR7HY
@Black_Students @e_zola @Free_Africans_ @BC_Nation @zellieimani @shomaristone @bhfpdx @TroyTatePDX
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Posted @withregram • @bhfpdx Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Happy birthday Dr King! #mlkweekend #martinlutherking #happybirthday #mlk instagram.com/p/CKFu2UbBZUg/…
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It’s #GivingTuesday ! Consider giving to an arts organization who has been breaking barriers, bridging gaps, and creating a space for youth and adult artists to see themselves, celebrate their culture and portray more than stereotypes. facebook.com/donate/40369508…
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Tune in tomorrow on the @bhfpdx Facebook page as we shine a light on @pdxbrownclown
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We salute you fam! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
@naomiosaka thank you for reminding the world that #BlackLivesMatter
