In the United States, lead poisoning is one of the most common
childhood diseases, and children of color are disproportionately its
victims. Portland is no different.
Despite federal restrictions on lead use, many low income and children
of color in Portland continue to live, learn and play in lead
contaminated...
The State of Black Oregon is a statewide report on the social and economic conditions of African Americans in Oregon, focusing on specific areas such as as education, employment, housing, health, criminal justice and child welfare. "The report reveals a persistent gap in the living standards between black and white...