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Darcelle performing, early 1970s

Portland icon and female impersonator Darcelle has died

Walter W. Cole Sr., a pioneer in Oregon's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community who performed as a female impersonator under the name Darcelle for decades, has died at age 92.


Northwest student Linn Jaster McCormick holds a book that's meaningful to them: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. A close up from above of two hands holding a book against an orange background. The title is in bold, green and white block lettering, set against a starry sky with a small spaceship beaming a light towards a shadowy orange planet in the background.

Northwest students join efforts to keep books and libraries accessible to young people

Reflecting a national trend, communities in the Northwest are seeing a wave of proposed bans or limits on books in schools or local libraries. Two students in the region share their perspectives on the importance of literary access, libraries as community spaces for everyone, and more.



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