All-Stars Celebrated
High school basketball
talent lines up fo r
the Joyce
Washington Classic
See photos, pages 16-17
‘City ö/Roses’
Profound Heroism
Our Opinionated
Judge on how the
movie ‘Lincoln’
addresses slavery
See Metro, page 11
Volume XLIII
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Established in 1970
Number 19
Wednesday • May 15, 2013
Committed to Cultural Diversity
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Portland's African American history Is recognized in the planned renovations coming for historic Dawson Park at North Williams and Stanton Street. The $ 2 1 million
project will also add a water play feature for kids thanks to a contribution from neighboring Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.
S m story, page 10 Inside.
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