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November 18, 2020
NBA Moms in
Portland, Feb. 18,
1998 – The Portland
Observer reported on
three current NBA moms
in Portland and how they
supported the professional
careers of their sons, with
Leola Green (mother of
A.C. Green), Charlotte
Brandon (mother of
Terrell Brandon) and Liz
Washington (mother of
Damon Stoudamire).
Promoting High Tech,
March 4, 1998 –Students
at Jefferson High School
learn about high tech
careers as Intel, the
world’s largest chipmaker,
hosts a National Engineers
Week event at the north
Portland school, the
Portland Observer
reported.
Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, 1992 – Portland Observer reported
on Thanksgiving in the African American community with a
special focus on a sixth annual dinner for the elderly, homeless
and anyone in need, an event sponsored by Rosie A. Dean and
of Doris’ Café.
Kids Helping Kids – Dec. 10, 1997 -- More than 200
Portland school children swarm the opening of “Our Children’s
Store” at the Galleria, downtown, the Portland Observer
reported about the “Kids Helping Kids” program and efforts to
raise money for local charities.
Senator Stays True to Roots, Dec. 10, 1997 – As U.S. Sen.
Ron Wyden climbs the ladder in Washington, D.C., he stays
in touch with local constituents with discussions on the issues
facing our community, including hearing from Tony Washington
and Chuck Washington of the Portland Observer during a visit
to the newspaper offices.