Black leaders commemorate 70 years of Brown v. Board with call to action
Some of the nation’s most prominent black political leaders and advocates celebrated the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education on Friday and called for more efforts to end current racial discrimination. Many Black leaders have expressed concern about limited Black history and diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and the Supreme Court’s decision to […]
Portland area residents commemorate 2021 heat wave victims by planting trees
Families of people killed in record heat in the Portland, Oregon, area three years ago gathered over the weekend to plant trees across Multnomah County in memory of the 72 victims. The event, organized by county and local officials and nonprofit groups, drew thousands of volunteers to a nature park outside Gresham where a ceremonial […]