News Briefs

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2025

The Freedom to Read bill says books depicting race, sex, religion and other groups have to be judged by the same standards as all other books.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 April 2025

Photo courtesy of Dan Christopherson via the University of Portland Beacon

Keynote speaker Michael Eric Dyson, PhD is a distinguished professor, gifted writer and media personality. His books on figures such as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Barack Obama have garnered widespread acclaim and sparked important conversations about race in America.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 31 March 2025

Dr. Constance Rice PhD (Photo: Alliance for Education)

Set for Saturday, April 26, the evening will bring together civic leaders, advocates and community members in a shared commitment to educational justice and racial equity for Seattle Public Schools students.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 28 March 2025

Photo: Nykelle DeVivo

Drawing from their upbringing and the connection with mother’s Guru Haidakhan Babaji, DeVivo illuminates the spaces between life, death, and rebirth, capturing moments of spiritual transition.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 March 2025

The Office of Community Involvement was established in 1984 to support county-wide engagement through a multifaceted approach.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2025

Office of Rep. Dexter

“Republicans are stealing from the poor to cut taxes for the ultrawealthy. Nowhere is this more egregious than their budget plans to slash Medicaid funding by $880 billion,” said Dexter.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 March 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The museum invites the nation to focus on King’s nonviolent direct action in addressing current social chaos.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 March 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield

AG Rayfield: “Oregonians voted for this, and it’s time we move ahead with common sense safety measures.”

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield

“Making sure diversity, equity, and inclusion are protected in education is about giving every student a fair chance to succeed,” Rayfield said. “When efforts are made to roll back DEIA programs, it’s not just about policy – it’s about denying students the support they need to thrive.”