Good Morning, News: What Portland's Budget Says About the Council, Former Cop Escapes Prison, and Garfield's Fur, Explained
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The Mercury highlights the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, showcasing a special issue titled "BlackOut: A 5-Year Retrospective" featuring essays from local Black writers. This issue reflects on the racial justice protests of 2020, the changes that have occurred since, and aspirations for a just future in Portland. In addition, the article reports on the Portland City Council's recent approval of an $8.5 billion budget for 2025-26, emphasizing the ongoing significance of local governance and community support for journalism.
BlackOut: A 5-year Retrospective is a collection of essays from local Black writers who reflect on the impact of 2020's racial justice protests, the progress (and lack thereof), and what a future rooted in justice could look like for Portland.
On May 25, 2020, 10,000 people staged a "die-in" on the Burnside Bridge to protest the murder of George Floyd. Donovan Scribes reflects on the symbolism, and what it means today in "BlackOut: A 5-Year Retrospective on Portland's Racial Justice Movement."
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After a grueling, day-long budget session last Wednesday, the Portland City Council approved an $8.5 billion budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.
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