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Ugly fried history@Portland.OR
source: BLACKINFORMANT.COM Curator’s Notes: The Coon Chicken Inn was a highly successful restaurant chain from the late 1920s through the 1950s. A grinning, grotesque head of a bald Black man with a porter’s cap and winking eye formed a restaurant’s entryway. … Continue reading
Golden West Hotel Historic Display
The woman’s name in black is Willie Richardson, from Salem. The woman on the left, is Jodi Cheever from Portland. -by Photo by Brian Stimson Anthony I. Allen never knew W.D. Allen, his grandfather and the original owner of … Continue reading
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Bogle, Kathryn (1906-2003)
Kathryn Hall Bogle, an early African American journalist in Oregon, was also the first black woman to hold a state government position in Oregon […] more@source@blackpast.org Bogle, Kathryn (1906-2003) AFRICAN-AMERICAN-HISTORICAL-DISTRICT.COM
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From: OREGON 150
Article from The Skanner: As Website Lacked Black History, Activists Stepped in to Fill the Gap Portland 1969 Race Riots Author: Felicia Williams Grade(s): 9-12 Attachment Size …Lesson plan – admin – 04/20/2009 – 12:45pm – 0 comments – 1 attachment … Continue reading
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Jefferson H.S. Centennial Celebration, May 28-30, 2009
HOME COMMITTEES CONTACT EVENT OUTLINE FACEBOOK JEFFERSON ARTWORKS LINKS LOGO MERCHANDISE PHOTO/MEMORY ALBUM JEFF ALUM 100 FRIENDS Jefferson Centennial and All-Class Reunion Jefferson H.S. Centennial Celebration, May 28-30, 2009 Click this LINK to go to a PDF ad for window … Continue reading
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Dawson Park Gazebo
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“Will’s Award!”
On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee
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On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee…
January 29, 2009 Mr. Will Bennett 17935 NE Oregon St. #A Portland OR 97230-6566 Re: Award Presentation, Thursday February 5, 2009 at the Fourth Annual Black Heritage City Hall Art Show Will, I apologize for getting this formal invitation out … Continue reading
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“The City of Portland Black History Month Committee invites you to attend”
Celebrate Black History Month in February! Black history is American history. Visit the monthly cultural celebration page for event details. : ______________________________________________ From: Hanson, Karyn Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:02 AM To: Citywide All Employees Distribution List Subject: Black History is … Continue reading
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