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Emilly Prado

Articles by Emilly Prado

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    Melad Jarjees

    Ontario, Oregon: A Section 8 pit stop turned long-term stay

    Some refugees who moved here because of the short waitlist for housing aid have been unable to transfer their vouchers elsewhere as quickly as they had hoped
    By
    Emilly Prado
    October 26, 2018
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    Ekram Ahmed

    How a refugee in Ontario, Oregon, helps others get the aid they need

    Ekram Ahmed continues to embrace a life of independence in the face of adversity
    By
    Emilly Prado
    October 26, 2018
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    Abdikadir Abdi

    A refugee’s need for support as a child inspired his path

    Abdikadir Abdi helps a burgeoning Somali community in Ontario, Oregon
    By
    Emilly Prado
    October 26, 2018
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    Elias family

    A refugee family’s struggle to navigate the bureaucracy of survival

    'He loves America. The problem is the United States’ requirements are too hard.'
    By
    Emilly Prado
    September 28, 2018
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    Ontario, Ore.

    A housing crisis in Ontario, among the poorest cities in Oregon

    This Malheur County city grapples with food insecurity and a shortage of affordable-housing options
    By
    Emilly Prado
    September 7, 2018
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    Tradition Keepers Event and Exhibit in Ontario

    How Ontario, Oregon, became a haven for immigrant families

    A historical look at the rich diversity in the Eastern Oregon city
    By
    Emilly Prado
    September 7, 2018
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    May Cat from "Portland in Color"

    ‘A visual diary’ of Portland’s artists of color

    Finding it tough to break into the city’s largely white creative scene, Celeste Noche is using her blog, ‘Portland in Color,’ to draw attention to diversity
    By
    Emilly Prado
    October 13, 2017
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    Melanie Stevens

    Miss Anthology is using comics to create change

    The project disrupts homogeneity with a platform for female and genderqueer youth comic artists
    By
    Emilly Prado
    September 8, 2017
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    Andie Main

    Revolution Comedy delivers politics, empowerment and laughs

    Andie Main's comedy series marries entertainment with fundraising for progressive organizations
    By
    Emilly Prado
    August 18, 2017
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    Shayla Adkins

    Ms. Gay Pride Shayla Adkins stands OUT

    She found her place in Portland’s LGBTQ community – but wasn’t always forthcoming about her sexuality. Now, her pageant crown leaves no doubt.
    By
    Emilly Prado
    June 16, 2017

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