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The Portland Black Panthers
Oregon Black History Timeline
- A Hidden History from Oregon HumanitiesReveals the stories and struggles of Oregon's African American communities
History of Race in Oregon
Did you know that Black people were once prohibited from living in Oregon? Or that one of the states with highest percentage of KKK members was Oregon? And it wasn't even that long ago! Read and research about Oregon's racist past and what it means for our present and future.
- The Racist History of Portland, the Whitest City in AmericaFrom The Atlantic
This documentary chronicles the little known history of racism in Oregon and the moving story of people, both black and white, who worked for civil rights. There are moments of highly disturbing racism in a state not known for diversity. But there are also moments of inspiration and courage as people take a stand to bring about important change.
Why Aren't There More Black People in Oregon? A Hidden History

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