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Oregon poet laureate's work influenced by his experience in Japanese American incarceration camp
Lawson Fusao Inada is a longtime university professor and a Japanese American survivor of incarceration camps during World War II.
Japanese American dancer Sahomi Tachibana performed, taught students for nine decades
Master Japanese classical dancer Sahomi Tachibana's career in dance spanned 90 years. She lives in Portland and recently turned 100.
At 95, former Oregon state legislator Mae Yih isn't slowing down
Yih broke barriers to become the first Chinese-born woman in the United States elected to a state legislative chamber.
How Bill Naito, a businessman and civic leader, helped transform Portland
Bill Naito invested in many of Portland's landmarks, including Pioneer Square, the iconic white stag sign and Montgomery Park.
Erik Spoelstra, the youngest Filipino-American NBA head basketball coach
Spoelstra worked his way up from the film room to being the youngest head coach in the NBA and two-time NBA champion as head coach of the Miami Heat.
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World-renowned poet's work details his experience as a Japanese American in the US
The 90-year career of Sahomi Tachibana, a Japanese American traditional dancer
Meet Mae Yih, the 1st Chinese American to serve in the US state senate
How Bill Naito helped transform Portland
Erik Spoelstra: NBA's first Asian-American head coach
Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese-American woman to fly for the US military
Obo Addy's drumming influence on Portland and the world
Mabel Byrd: First Black student at the University of Oregon
Dr. Matthew Prophet's legacy as the first Black superintendent of Portland Public Schools
Grafton Tyler Brown: The first professional Black painter in the Northwest
Mel Brown: the Godfather of Portland's jazz scene
OHSU's first Black graduate Dr. Walter C. Reynolds | Breaking Barriers
Meet Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese-American woman to fly for the US military
Hazel was one of only 1,074 pilots to be accepted into the Women Airforce Service Pilots program over the two years it was active during WWII.
George Fletcher, the true champion of Oregon's 1911 Pendleton Round-Up
At the turn of the 20th century, George Fletcher became an important figure for Oregon's cowboy and rodeo culture.
As journalists and activists, they played a pivotal role in helping Portland's Black community. Here's the story of Bernie and Bobbie Foster
They played a pivotal role in turning Union Avenue into Martin Luther King Boulevard and used their positions as journalists to push for police reform in Portland.
A voice for the people: Beatrice Morrow Cannady's impact as a pioneering journalist in Oregon
Beatrice Cannady was the manager and editor of Oregon's largest Black-owned newspaper known as The Advocate, becoming a voice for many people in the 1900s.
The story of Hattie Redmond, the Oregonian who helped women gain the right to vote
As a Black woman in a state that had codified Black exclusion laws in its constitution, Redmond felt it was important to fight for women's voting rights.
Gregory Gourdet's impact on culinary industry stretches across Portland, nationwide
From winning the 'Oscars of the food world' to inspiring other culinary artists, the local chef's influence extends across Portland and beyond.
Ahmad Rashad's long-lasting legacy stretches across Portland, nationwide
Former NFL wide receiver and Emmy Award winner Ahmad Rashad has built a legacy in the world of sports, with many of his first milestones rooted in Oregon.
Breaking Barriers | Dominique Dawes
The three-time gymnast Olympian dedicated her life to the sport. Now, she is changing the future class of gymnasts to be better people.
Breaking Barriers | Simone Manuel
Aside from collecting Olympic medals, Simone Manuel focuses on bringing inclusivity to swimming.
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