Merkley, Wyden Announce $19 Million In Federal Grants To Assist Wildfire Recovery In Oregon
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that federal grants totaling nearly $19 million will come to Oregon to assist with recovery efforts from last year's wildfire disasters.
Hispanic And White Business Owners Settle With Oregon Over Funds Directed Towards Blacks
For a second time, the state of Oregon has come to terms to settle yet another lawsuit concerning their race-based COVID-19 relief fund program which is exclusive to the state’s Black business owners.
Oregon Set To Expand Hotline For Bias Crime Reporting
"It's sadly appropriate for the hotline to have opened last year because of all of the social and political events our nation has been dealing with'' Johanna Costa, a coordinator for the hotline, said.
Merkley, Padilla, Feinstein Push to Keep Major Investments In Affordable Housing In Build Back...
As Oregon, California, and many other states across the U.S. confront an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) are leading a major push to ensure that comprehensive housing investments stay in President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.
Blacks At Bubble Run Portland
The Bubble Run in Portland was held in October - breast cancer month. The types and number of events for breast cancer, along with awareness, has grown over the years. That has led to scientific advancements.
Blackface, Homophobic Slur At Meeting, And BLM Ban All In Newberg
A community member used a slur against a student after they left their microphone unmuted during Tuesday's school board meeting for Newberg Schools. A district statement said that they condemn these actions and has taken necessary steps to ensure it does not happen again.
Alaska Air Group Appoints Tech Executive To Board Of Directors
Lofton is the vice president of global brand marketing at Google, where she oversees the integrated consumer experience for Google’s platforms & ecosystems portfolio (inclusive of Android, Chrome, Google Play and Education). She previously served as vice president and head of North America marketing at Nike Inc, and as Under Armour’s senior vice president, of global marketing, operations and philanthropy.
Merkley, Wyden Announce $10 Million For Oregon State University Hemp Research
The award will fund research on sustainable production of hemp—a cash crop in Oregon.
Civil War In Elite Neighborhood Nears Climax
The end may be in sight for a bitter battle being waged in an elite neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The Portland City Council will meet on November 3rd to begin the process of determining how historic districts will work in the city and start to heal this broken neighborhood.
Flu Vaccination Provides The Best Protection Against Illness, Hospitalization
Flu season is approaching, and the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate at high levels, putting a strain on local hospitals. Flu vaccination provides the best protection against influenza illness and can help to reduce the burden on local hospitals.
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Why Black Folks Say ‘No’ To Organ Donation
Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old Black woman, has declined to register as an organ donor, citing her personal experiences of medical gaslighting and mistreatment. This decision reflects a broader sentiment within the Black community, rooted in a historical context of medical racism and the systemic mistreatment of Black individuals.
