Black history is part of American history and does not belong on a separate timeline. The exclusion of such a vital part of history is affecting students in our current…
Panelists reflect on 70th anniversary of Vanport flood
Eight panelists gathered to discuss the scientific and cultural causes and effects of the 1948 Vanport, Ore. mass flood in a symposium on June 1 in Portland State’s Smith Memorial…
Pulitzer-winning historian believes current prison system should be abolished
Pulitzer prize-winning historian Dr. Heather Ann Thompson presented on the findings of her book Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy Thursday, Feb. 8…
Portland Halloween celebrations of yore
Vangourd history: Old Portland does Halloween There’s no doubt about it: Portland loves Halloween. Despite the gloomy October weather, when the week of the 31st rolls around, there’s never any…
10 Cool facts about black cats!
Black Cat Facts & Trivia Egyptian Royalty In ancient Egypt, black cats were considered royalty due to an official deity in the 22nd Dynasty, Bast, commonly portrayed in hieroglyphics as…
‘Using the vehicle of comedy and visual poetry to explore race’
My thoughts and feelings about Artist Repertory Theater’s opening performance of An Octoroon would perhaps be best described through interpretative dance, or maybe a painting in the style of Jackson…