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Portland’s historic Albina neighborhood gets a new lease on life with affordable housing push

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Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the US | How Did We Get Here?

On June 19, 1865, Union troops delivered a proclamation in Galveston, Texas, notifying slaves in this last Confederate state of their emancipation.
13News Now Presents

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
The Story

Coretta Scott King talks about the fight for civil rights in Portland | KGW Vault

In 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, were in Portland. They delivered speeches and talks about their cause.
Breaking Barriers

Obo Addy's drumming influence on Portland and the world

Obo Addy was a Ghanian drummer who was one of the first to fuse African music with Western music. He performed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, then moved to Portland.
Black History

Oregon Legislature considers allocating $25M toward revitalizing Portland's Albina neighborhood

The funding would be used toward redeveloping the Portland Public Schools headquarters and building 1,000 housing units in the historically Black neighborhood.
Black History

Black History Month | Black Wealth

Exploring the wealth gap and sharing tips on building wealth in Black communities. Plus, looking into states working on reparations.
Breaking Barriers

OHSU's first Black graduate Dr. Walter C. Reynolds | Breaking Barriers

Dr. W.C. Reynolds was the first Black graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School (now OHSU) and one of only two Black doctors in Portland in the mid-1900s.
Black History

Black History Month | Celebrating the arts and creatives

A look at the artists and dancers who are using their talents to inspire others. Plus, we celebrate Black artists and creatives using their voices to educate.
Black History

Black History Month | Marking its origin, impact and the importance of celebrating

A look back at the history and origin of Black History Month, as well as the importance of celebrating. Plus, see how Black Americans have impacted the world.
Black History

'Cultural hub of Blackness': Once home to a thriving Black community, Portland's Albina neighborhood is on a slow road to healing

Urban renewal and the use of eminent domain drove many Black families out of Portland's inner Northeast over the last century — but there are some signs of recovery.
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Once home to a thriving Black community, Portland's Albina neighborhood is on a slow road to healing

Urban renewal and the use of eminent domain drove many Black families out of Portland's inner northeast over the last century, but there are some signs of recovery.

Washington cities are recovering from the bomb cyclone. Is another storm on the way?

Stretch of I-5 from Ashland to the Oregon-California border reopens after winter-weather closure

Washington cities are recovering from the bomb cyclone. Is another storm on the way?

Stretch of I-5 from Ashland to the Oregon-California border reopens after winter-weather closure

Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Portland, Oregon | KGW.com

Portland’s historic Albina neighborhood gets a new lease on life with affordable housing push

Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the US | How Did We Get Here?

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

Coretta Scott King talks about the fight for civil rights in Portland | KGW Vault

Obo Addy's drumming influence on Portland and the world

Oregon Legislature considers allocating $25M toward revitalizing Portland's Albina neighborhood

Black History Month | Black Wealth

OHSU's first Black graduate Dr. Walter C. Reynolds | Breaking Barriers

Black History Month | Celebrating the arts and creatives

Black History Month | Marking its origin, impact and the importance of celebrating

'Cultural hub of Blackness': Once home to a thriving Black community, Portland's Albina neighborhood is on a slow road to healing

Once home to a thriving Black community, Portland's Albina neighborhood is on a slow road to healing

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