Black and White In Oregon

People of Color in Oregon Are Unlikely to Find a Doctor With a Shared Background

“It’s important to be able to relate to health care professionals,” says Dr. Jill Ginsberg. “It helps to build trust."

Single-Parent Families Are More Likely to Face Poverty, and They’re More Likely to Be Black

The poverty seen more often in single-parent households has long-term effects on health and can even reduce life expectancy.

Black Mental Health Care Providers Are Greatly Underrepresented in Oregon

Black Oregonians can find few mental health care providers who share their experiences.

The Public Health Crisis of Racism Starts Early—With Who Gets Bullied at School

Black eighth graders drink more soda and less water, smoke more cigarettes and drink more alcohol.

Black Oregonians Have the Lowest Rates of Homeownership

From high mortgage and loan denial rates to gentrification, a history of discriminatory practices has prevented Black Oregonians from buying a home.

Black Portlanders Are Still Disproportionately Stopped While Driving and Walking

Traffic stops are the most common way police interact with the public.

COVID-19 Exposed the Underlying Health Conditions That Shorten the Lifespans of People of Color

Black people over the age of 65 were hospitalized for avoidable reasons at nearly double the rate of white people.

Portland Is Not Immune to Racial Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Complications and Deaths

Black and Native American moms had the highest number of infant deaths, at 10.1 per 1,000 live births, nearly double the percentage of all other racial demographics.

New Analysis Shows Oregonians of Color Have Entered a Recession

The pandemic impacts underserved communities, worsening already-present economic disparities.

Oregon’s Black and Indigenous Kids Are Disciplined at Twice the Rate of Their White Classmates

Portland Public Schools has drastic discipline gaps between white and Black children, especially in middle schools.

A 2019 Audit Found Deep Racial Disparities in Student Achievement in Portland Public Schools

When children live in poverty, daily worries become more focused on survival, and education may not be their primary concern.

Unemployment Rates Were Already Worse for Black Portlanders. Then the Pandemic Hit.

One of the reasons was discriminatory hiring practices.

Black and White People Sit at the Extreme Ends of the Multnomah County Wealth Gap

That gap has grown for the past 40 years and is ongoing.

An Average Black Family Cannot Afford a Two-Bedroom Rental in Any of Portland’s Neighborhoods

Life in Portland for Black and white people is overwhelmingly different.

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