Open Sky Gallery in Montague art comes from either people who've done time--some are still serving time--or members of the families of people locked up or hurt by people sent to prison.

Albina in its heyday was a mecca for music in Black Oregon, and the Albina Music Trust is dedicating to preserving the music and the memories. Bobby Smith, Albina Music Trust Co-Founder (with Calvin Walker) is the lead archivist and producer of the trust's various projects.

Brooke Ellison died this month. An interview with her last year about her memoir.

City of Medford, Oregon holds Community Outreach court for homeless.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center in Medford currently has an exhibit up called "B.A.S.E: Vibrant Expressions: Celebrating Black Artistry,"

Oregon Health Authority recently awarded a grant of more than $600,000 to Oregon Institute of Technology, targeted to adding people to the mental healthcare workforce.

Scientists call for presidential executive order on moratorium of mature and old growth logging.

Oregon Historical Society about Oregon's birthday, acknowledging its original sin.

Discussion of media in current events.

"Griot Night," put together by Southern Oregon University's Black Student Union and Digital Media Center. It's a night to share stories of the Black experience in the Rogue Valley.