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Skulls of 19 Black Americans have returned to New Orleans after more than a century in Germany, where they were sent for racial research.
Skulls once subject to racist study in Germany are laid to rest in New Orleans
A memorial and jazz funeral honored 19 Black Americans, whose remains were recently repatriated from Germany where they were used for racial research in the late 1800s.
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120 years ago, Portland hosted a ‘World’s Fair’ that changed everything (then disappeared)
In 1905, the Lewis and Clark Exposition was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, but, really, it was a way for city boasters to introduce Portland to the nation.
‘At Work With’: Oregon tattoo artist helps people heal from trauma with tattoos
For the latest installment of OPB’s "At Work With" series, we get to know Oregon tattoo artist Ruby Gore. She specializes in helping people cover up scars with tattoos, and taking a trauma-aware approach to tattooing.
Astoria plans for major Goonies celebration
Thousands of fans are expected to descend on Astoria beginning next Thursday as the city celebrates the movie’s 40th anniversary.
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.
Beaverton baker blends Vietnamese and American cultures to create artistic cakes
Vietnamese American baker and cake decorator Helen Hồng Nguyễn uses her skills to create intricate desserts that highlight her Asian heritage.
Oaks Amusement Park opened 120 years ago
On May 30, 1905, Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, opened to the public. Today, it is one of the oldest continually running amusement parks in the United States and the only remaining trolley park on the West Coast.
Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help.
As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.
Trump is pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple convicted of fraud
Todd and Julie Chrisley, who rose to fame in a reality show highlighting their lavish lifestyle, had been serving yearslong prison sentences after 2022 convictions on bank and tax fraud offenses.
150 years ago, a Modoc prisoner died on Alcatraz
On this date 150 years ago, a Modoc warrior from Southern Oregon died at Alcatraz. He was one of the first Native Americans sentenced to the island prison.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this week
Past Spelling Bee champions reflect on the words that shaped their lives.
