Stumptown 40: Winning the Race for Equality

Adult pinewood derby champ dedicates win to gay scouts.

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The winner of Portland's adult pinewood derby had a victory speech."This trophy is for all the gay Boy Scouts—EVER!" Nic Peteresen said as he hoisted his award.It was a nice way to end a long night of racing as the Stumptown 40 rolled through Spirit of '77. Miniature cars built from kits that include a block of wood, four nails and four plastic wheels race down a ramp two at a time in the ...   More
 
Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Martin Cizmar

UPDATED: Lincoln Posts Lowest Grad Rate for African-American Students of Any PPS High School

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At one high school in Portland, only 38 percent of black kids graduate in four years, according to data released by the Oregon Department of Education on Friday. It’s Lincoln High—the worst in the district for black students graduating on time, according to data released for the 2010-11 school year.Lincoln, meanwhile, has the highest overall graduation rate among PPS high schools (84 percent), ...   More
 
Monday, January 30, 2012 HANNAH HOFFMAN

African-American Students Face Big Disparity in How Often They're Disciplined in Multnomah County Schools


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African-American students across Multnomah County are being suspended and expelled from middle and high schools at nearly 3.5 times the rate of white students, according to a report released Jan. 10 by the Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families & Community.The report finds disparity among the treatment of Hispanic and Native American students as well—a trend that's been also been found ...   More
 
Thursday, January 26, 2012 HANNAH HOFFMAN

TBA Diary: The Shipment, Race, and Modest Mouse


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In the past couple weeks, ever since the intensity surrounding TBA:09 has been ratcheting up, I've been hearing the name Young Jean Lee. Seems like Lee's theater piece The Shipment has been on the tip of every tongue, as one of the premiere works in a festival full of them. Did it live up to the hype? Yep, it did. The Shipment is a strange, abrasive, gut-check--a frank examination of racism ...   More
 
Saturday, September 5, 2009 Jonanna Widner

Marijuana Conference Wrapup: Drugs and Race


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Alice Huffman, a self-described auntie who wouldn't even let you smoke in the backyard, uttered this classic line at last week's national marijuana conference in Portland: "I'm with a group of pot lovers and I'm loving it!" Huffman, president of California's NAACP chapter, was a speaker at the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws conference at the Governor Hotel. Californians ...   More
 
Monday, September 13, 2010 Jason Slotkin

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