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Latisha Jensen

Articles by Latisha Jensen

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    A photo of Mic Crenshaw with his laptop at a table in his kicthen. Mic wears a red beanie and black glasses.

    Mic Crenshaw finds peace pursuing creative work, but it’s not always easy

    As an artist, father and activist Crenshaw maintains a balancing act
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    March 23, 2022
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    Talilo Marfil stands outside a building on grass. The building is colorful with murals painted on it.

    Reflecting on his own youth, Talilo Marfil wants to give back to the next generation

    The renowned Portland rapper combines mentorship and mental health
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    February 9, 2022
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    Photo of a street on the right is a construction of a MAX train that people can enter and it says "AfroVillage PDX." To the left are people talking in a group.

    LaQuida Landford's innovative vision for her community

    Landford was already distributing resources in her community, but now she hopes to expand her reach with a hub where people can go to receive vital resources
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    January 26, 2022
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    A photo of a vigil for Harold Major showing candles and photos of Harold.

    Domicile Unknown Report found 126 deaths in 2020

    Drug overdoses and medical conditions contributed to the largest number of deaths among the 126 people who died while homeless in Multnomah County in 2020, highlighting need for services, permanent housing.
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    December 15, 2021
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    Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

    High number of deaths in Oregon state prisons

    Oregon Department of Corrections prisoner deaths approaching annual record
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    December 1, 2021
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    NW Noggin exhibit at p:ear

    Brains, trains and homelessness: How public transit can respond to neuroscience

    NW Noggin plans to talk with TriMet about the impact of homelessness on the brain
    By
    Latisha Jensen
    December 6, 2019

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