Today, on The Local:Your Quick 6 news headlines, Alex Zielinsky from The Portland Mercury brings her insights on the City of Portland budget vote, and an interview with Eric Ward, Executive Director of the Western States Center on the gravity of the week’s headlines and “the real play” for inclusive democracy

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Your Quick 6 news headlines, Dique Scott brings a conversation with Matt Funk, and Maryam Tu on the disportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Indigineous and People of Color.And, an interview with Tony Hopson, founder and CEO of Self Enhancement Inc. on moments and movements.

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Your Quick 6 news headlines, DJ Ambush from The Numberz is back with an interview with Marceau Michel, founder of Black Founders Matter.And, an interview with Multnomah County DA - Elect, Mike Schmidt. On Tuesday, current DA Rod Underhill tendered his early resignation.

Today, on The Local: Your Quick 6 news headlines, a  COVID-19 Listener Q & A, and Noel Brown and I sit down with Rukaiyah Adams to discuss community wealth - from our partner podcast, Better Money.

Today, on The Local:Your Quick 6 news headlines, look at running for office during COVID-19 with local consultant Paige Richardson, and DJ Ambush shares an interview with two local protestors -- first hand experience in the streets of Portland.

Today, on The Local:Your Quick 6 news headlines, a look at local graduations in the time of COVID with Julia Oppenheimer, and an interview with Mingus Mapps, candidate for Portland City Council position 4.

scut·tle·butt - /ˈskədlˌbət/

rumor; gossip.

"the scuttlebutt has it that he was a spy"

Today, on The Local:Your Quick 6 news headlines,A look at the Democratic Party of Oregon with Chair KC Hansen. Reflections from the Primary and where Oregon is showing up nationally as the party prepares for November.And an interview with Multnomah County Commissioner, Jessica Vega Pederson about re-opening the County, and about Early Childhood Education.

Today, on The Local… We’ll start with your Quick 6 news headlines, and a focus on the evolution of the work of Street Roots with Executive Director, Kaia Sand.Finally, Kheoshi Owens from the local Equitable Giving Circle and Empress Rules with organizational approaches to racial equity and an inspirational charge for why it matters.

Many are still asking what can I do to support the black community and promote anti-racism, here are some ideas

Shop at black owned businessesMake charitable contributions to local advocacy organizationsEducate yourself and others by reading books, listening to TED talks, exploring new podcasts, talking to your neighbors, talking to your family.Go to a vigil or peaceful protestWrite to your city council members, state lawmakers, national lawmakers, the white house.VOTE

Today, on The Local… Your Quick 6 news headlines, Kate Kaye is back with her research on contact tracing,Finally, the new Senate Majority Leader, Rob Wagner joins in a discussion on racial equity and moving policy reform.

Today, on The Local… we are focused on the runoff for Portland City Council position 2 between Dan Ryan and Loretta Smith. We’ll start with your Quick 6 news headlines, then you'll hear from bboth Dan and Loretta on protests, police reform, and why they are the candidate you should vote for.