Author to discuss Oregon’s
history of slavery and racism
Author R. Gregory Nokes
will discuss Oregon’s history
of slavery and racism during
virtual lecture at 2 p.m. on
Saturday at cannonbeachli-
brary.org.
Nokes will discuss his
books “Breaking Chains:
Slavery on Trial in the Ore-
gon Territory” and “The
Troubled Life of Peter Bur-
nett: Oregon Pioneer and
First Governor of Califor-
nia.” He will also discuss his
upcoming book, “Eminent
Oregonians.”
“Breaking Chains” was a
finalist for the 2014 Oregon
Book Award for nonfiction.
Nokes worked in journal-
ism for 43 years, including 25
years at The Associated Press
and 15 years at The Orego-
nian. Since retiring in 2003,
he’s written books focused on
Pacific Northwest history.
R. Gregory Nokes
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