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The City of Portland recognizes and celebrates the lives, contributions and resilience of transgender and nonbinary people in our community and within our workforce. To our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse employees: you are seen, you are valued and you belong here.
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Minoru Yasui is best known for his stand against unjust government orders that led to the forced removal and imprisonment of more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. In 2026, Oregon marks the 10th anniversary of Minoru Yasui Day.
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The City of Portland is stronger because of the women who are the heart and soul of our workforce. During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions and talents of the women who dedicate themselves to making Portland a better place.
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Judith Mowry brings deep experience in equity, communications, conflict resolution, and partnership-building to the Office of Equity and Human Rights.
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The City of Portland encourages all Portlanders and beyond to engage in meaningful reflection; self-growth; participation in local events and movements; and to honor the rich tapestry of Black history that continues to enrich lives cross culturally.
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A message to City staff about Black History Month from CAAN.
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As the City's disability equity manager at the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Nickole Cheron brings her lived experience to the job. She has created tools that empower people who have disability – so they can better access city programs, services and events and make their voices heard.
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A court ruling stops “arbitrary and capricious” directives that jeopardize millions in critical federal grants to Portland and other cities.
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A viewing of the film, "Fish War," and panel discussion hosted by Indigenous PDX
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Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, March 6, sponsored by the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board.
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A message to City staff about Black History Month from CAAN.
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Tactile maps are now available at The Portland Building for blind and low vision visitors.
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An update from Jeff Selby, Interim Director
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Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. If you have been the victim of a hate crime or bias, or felt unsafe because of who you are or what you believe, we invite you to report your experience.
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