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City of Portland’s equity director abruptly resigns, cites tension with Commissioner Dan Ryan
The director of Portland’s bureau focused on promoting equity within City Hall unexpectedly resigned Thursday.

Two Oregon colleges say affirmative action is vital to racial equity in admissions
For decades, affirmative action programs have been used as one way to bring racial equity to college admissions. Now the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases involving affirmative action. It is widely expected the court will rule the practice is unconstitutional.

Amid fights and behavior problems, Portland Public Schools struggles to build restorative approach to discipline
As schools around the country deal with increased behavioral issues and other problems at schools, Portland Public Schools is working to deal with discipline issues differently.
University of Oregon professor’s equal pay lawsuit can proceed to jury trial
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion Monday partially sided with UO psychology professor Jennifer Freyd. The university said in a statement that it will decide over the next few days whether to appeal or proceed to trial.

OPB Joins ‘Public Media for All’ initiative to raise awareness of the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in public media
OPB has joined the Public Media for All initiative as a participating organization, becoming part of an effort to raise awareness of the negative impacts of the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in public media while also sharing solutions among organizations and individuals.

Single Working Mother Says The American Dream Is For The Community
Ana del Rocío Valderrama says she has a good job but she still struggles mightily, and the dream is not complete until the most vulnerable in the community are taken care of.

Portland High School Students Aspire To Achieve And Redefine The 'American Dream'
Three dozen high schoolers gathered for a town hall convened by "Think Out Loud" and the CENTER in North Portland to talk about how they define the American Dream today and their hopes for the future.

Naturalized Citizen From India Questions The Brand Promise Of America
Anand Tawker, a former director of emerging markets in India for Hewlett Packard, says he hopes the "American Dream" can become more substantive and meaningful for more Americans.

Dante James On The City Of Portland's Equity Priorities
We talk to the director of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights about what he's accomplished in the last four years and his hopes for the future.
Black Male Achievement Conference Convenes In Portland
Representatives from six U.S. cities are in Portland for a conference focused on opportunities for African-American men and boys.