Greater Portland Council of Governments plans transitional housing for asylum seekers
By Jean Damascene Hakuzimana A coalition effort to build 200 transitional housing units is...
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Stacey Warner
On what the Fourth of July means to Asian Americans
By Marpheen Chann Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans (Asian...
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Community Happenings – Community Organizing Alliance
Photos | John Ochira Pictured here, founder Safiya Khalid (top left) and supporters celebrate the...
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Community Happenings – Book Launch Party
A book launch party for Moon in Full was held June 15 at Rising Tide Brewing Company in Portland....
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Community Happenings – Imagine Portland
All Photos | John Ochira The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards...
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Bridging the access to healthcare gap
By Amy Harris Accessing healthcare in the U.S. is complicated, even for those born here. For...
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Looking back
By Gashi Looking back on the past year, it’s obvious that there has been an increase in unrest in...
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Talk of racism scares white liberals
By Baba Ly Imagine the complexity of having to learn a new language, understand a new culture, try...
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What does gardening have to do with philosophy? Everything!
By Odette Zouri “Maître Pangloss to his pupil Candide in 1759: ‘Cultivons notre Jardin.’...
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What does it mean to feel at home?
By Bénédicte Wonganombe Feeling at home means joy, peace of mind, and a full heart. It’s being...
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Storytelling is powerful tool for activism
By Rupal Ramesh Shah The stories we tell shape public opinion and can drive policy changes...
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My first home in the United States
By Erica Inacia In June 2019, my family was given a home at Brunswick Landing. Before I came to...
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World Refugee Day 2022 is June 20
By Ulya Aligulova The United Nations General Assembly officially designated June 20 as World...
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Markey, other senators, send letter about humanitarian immigration
By Kathreen Harrison Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has initiated a letter – signed by seven...
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The importance of family reunification
By Georges Budagu Makoko This May I had the honor and pleasure of attending a number of graduation...
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