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Ann-Derrick Gaillot

Articles by Ann-Derrick Gaillot

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    Jenelle Jack wears a Juneteenth T-shirt

    Her grandmother brought Juneteenth to Oregon, and she’s determined to honor her legacy

    76 years after Clara Peoples founded Oregon’s celebration marking slaves’ emancipation, Janelle Jack ensures the festivities continue
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    June 16, 2021
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    Naomi Osaka

    Tennis star Naomi Osaka brings a global lens to social justice advocacy

    The athlete, who won the U.S. Open while wearing masks with the names of Black victims of police violence, talks to street papers about her heritage and using her platform for good
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    February 24, 2021
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    U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

    Rep. Ilhan Omar: Invest in ‘things that make our communities whole’

    The congresswoman has held fast to her progressive voice while facing down xenophobic, racist and sexist vitriol from the right
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    October 28, 2020
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    Overhead shot of Las Vegas suburbs

    Trump rescinded a fair-housing rule: What that means for Oregon

    Fair Housing Council of Oregon director Allan Lazo breaks down the AFFH and the dangers associated with removing requirements that promoted racial and economic integration
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    August 17, 2020
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    Census maps

    Portlanders at risk of displacement need a seat at the table, Cat Goughnour says

    The founder of Right 2 Root talks about the impact of gentrification and how her organization brings community members into the planning process
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    June 28, 2019
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    Portland Gay Men’s Chorus

    Portland Gay Men’s Chorus to pay tribute to Stonewall anniversary

    The ensemble’s executive director, Richard Jung, talks about the show and the chorus’s role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    June 14, 2019
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    Maria Bamford

    Comedian Maria Bamford is not afraid to get personal

    The ‘Lady Dynamite’ star doesn’t hesitate to talk about her mental health, her ‘structures of intimacy’ and how much she makes
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    May 10, 2019
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    Prison cell door

    Rethinking life sentences

    Our criminal justice system doesn’t always give second chances. But it should, says Ashley Nellis, of The Sentencing Project.
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    December 7, 2018
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    Fabi Reyna

    She Shreds editor Fabi Reyna celebrates 5 years with her groundbreaking magazine

    The Portland-based publication is a revolutionary platform for female guitarists
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    November 2, 2018
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    Website's home page says: "We believe survivors"

    BrettKavanaugh.com keeps the conversation going in support of survivors

    The domain’s owner, Fix the Court director Gabe Roth, has created a resource for people affected by sexual assault
    By
    Ann-Derrick Gaillot
    October 26, 2018

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