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Coalition of Communities of Color: Marking 25 Years: A Black Founder’s Journey to Cross-Cultural Solidarity
Coalition of Communities of Color: Marking 25 Years: A Black Founder’s Journey to Cross-Cultural Solidarity
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KOIN 6: Portland Non-profit Marks 45 Years with Expanded ‘Culture + Commerce Market’
KOIN 6: Portland Non-profit Marks 45 Years with Expanded ‘Culture + Commerce Market’
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KOIN 6: Tony Hopson, sr. empowering portland’s black community.
KOIN 6: Tony Hopson, sr. empowering portland’s black community.
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KOIN 6: How Self Enhancement, INC. Helps Portland’s Black Community.
KOIN 6: How Self Enhancement, INC. Helps Portland’s Black Community.
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DJC OREGON: Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement Inc.
DJC OREGON: Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement Inc.
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The Portland Observer: Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) announces The Education Co-op
The Portland Observer: Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) announces The Education Co-op
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Willamette Week: Self Enhancement Inc. Launches Education Co-Op for Programming Across County
Willamette Week: Self Enhancement Inc. Launches Education Co-Op for Programming Across County
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The Oregonian: 2 longstanding nonprofits serving Black youth score $75 million in grants:
The Oregonian: 2 longstanding nonprofits serving Black youth score $75 million in grants:
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Portland Black College Expo 2025
Portland Black College Expo 2025
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WILLAMETTE WEEK: Self Enhancement Inc. Has a Gigantic New Mural
WILLAMETTE WEEK: Self Enhancement Inc. Has a Gigantic New Mural
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SEI Wrapped 2024
SEI Wrapped 2024
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Building The Legacy of Tomorrow
Building The Legacy of Tomorrow
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Harvest Fest 2024
Harvest Fest 2024
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Portland Business Journal: Portland Business Journal
Portland Business Journal: Portland Business Journal
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JAM’N 107.5: New Affordable Housing Complex Opening
JAM’N 107.5: New Affordable Housing Complex Opening
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KGW8: ‘More than just a building': Affordable housing prioritizing Black Portlanders
KGW8: ‘More than just a building': Affordable housing prioritizing Black Portlanders
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Closing Announcement: Alberta Alive – Strong Property 
Closing Announcement: Alberta Alive – Strong Property 
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Portland Business Journal: Three Oregon business stars write their next chapters
Portland Business Journal: Three Oregon business stars write their next chapters
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Willamette Week: Tony Hopson Sr., Leader of Oregon’s Largest Black Nonprofit
Willamette Week: Tony Hopson Sr., Leader of Oregon’s Largest Black Nonprofit
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The Portland Observer: Significant Transition in Leadership
The Portland Observer: Significant Transition in Leadership
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Scenes from the second annual 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo
Scenes from the second annual 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo
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Portland Rose Festival’s 2024 queen is Kobi Flowers of Jefferson High
Portland Rose Festival’s 2024 queen is Kobi Flowers of Jefferson High
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Alaska Airlines empowers students in the Pacific Northwest: Flying dozens to college tours 
Alaska Airlines empowers students in the Pacific Northwest: Flying dozens to college tours 
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