Opinion
Kaia Sand | Street Roots vendors address housing needs with county chair, commissioner
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Commissioner Susheela Jayapal gathered for policy input from 14 constituents in a room crowded with backpacks, duffle bags, walkers, bundled tents and tarps. Many people experiencing homelessness have important contributions to make to civic dialogue, but they have to carry their homes with them in order to share…
News
Oregon Community Foundation funds build capacity for 30 Black-led education organizations
The Oregon Community Foundation, or OCF, awarded capacity-building grants to 30 Black-led organizations working to advance education for Black students this year. The goal is to empower students and build a stronger educational system. These grants, according to recipients, create a world of possibilities. The capacity-building grants started with a three-year conversation; an “advisory think…
Injury claims from PPB’s 2020 protest response cost city of Portland over $2.8 million
So far, the city of Portland has paid over $2.8 million resolving police use of force lawsuits and claims stemming from the racial justice protests that roiled the city in 2020. The Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd catalyzed nightly protests continuing for more than 100 successive days, establishing Portland as a focal point during…
