James Posey 
Although I wrote an article about this several years ago, not much has changed—in fact, things havegrown exponentially worse in the era of Trump. Yet, despite systemic obstacles, it’s remarkable that Black people in Oregon have managed not only to survive but, in some cases, to thrive. This progress has come not because of political … Read more
What’s encouraging about the recent actions of the City Council is that when confronted with the truth and facts of the circumstances, they leaned toward right thinking and justice. In truth, it’s remarkable when twelve individuals can reach consensus on anything. Thanks to Portland’s new form of government—and the containment of the often arrogant power … Read more
I don’t think there’s any question that this year’s Portland NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner was successful on many levels. We must count it as a measure of progress because 27 years ago, we marched around the Convention Center protesting the absence of Black Jobs on the Convention Center site, and other construction on Martin Luther … Read more
A black man making money is such a novelty that I suppose the world can’t help but suspect something nefarious is going on. To some on the right and left, it is simply too outrageous. When a black man becomes successful regardless of the sector, he becomes an immediate target. Couple this narrative with the … Read more
Say her name, “Carolyn Marie Leonard” We lost Carolyn Leonard this August 2024. Her service was last Friday, August 17th, at her brother’s church, New Song Community Church. We are so thankful we honored her last year at our Portland Branch NAACP annual 2023 Freedom Fund Dinner. We could not have chosen a more powerful, … Read more
Gone… I went to his service today and all I could think was hug your son. Love on all your kids. Orenton was not my blood son, but I considered him family. The truth is, he was wholly black Portland and everything we love about this city. This was a real loss and I feel … Read more
It is very, very, Troubling I have been wrestling over the reason why 75 million Americans mostly white, would vote for a person like Donald Trump. To me, it is incomprehensible. Can somebody please help me understand? And why is the Presidential race even close?
At the first sign of trouble, let’s not cut and run! I’m standing up for Joe Biden. I think it’s outrageous for anybody not to consider the amazing job that Joe Biden has been doing for the last several months. His schedule can only be described as grueling. What this senior citizen guy has demonstrated … Read more
I regret I only have a few physical photos of my grandma born Fannie Mae Young Posey born on July 9th, 1898, but I have many beautiful pictures of her in my heart. She was the rock and true foundation of our family. Although she passed many years ago, she had a profound influence on … Read more
