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2024
Don’t Shoot Portland Is Hosting Its 10th Annual Reclaim the Dream MLK Celebration
Students collaborating with Don’t Shoot PDX learn and educate through archival research
“Policing Justice” open through May 19 at PICA
2023
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Revolutionary Spirit Echoes in March Through Albina
Don’t Shoot founder committed to arts and education, not running for City Council
What happened when US police teargassed protestors - a visual investigation by The Guardian
'It’s a celebration, it’s heartwarming': Thousands of Portlanders honor the Juneteenth holiday
2022
Activists take to the streets in North Portland to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
Portland Police Included “Prayer of the Alt Knight” Meme in Protest Training Presentation
Portlander Shot By Security Guard With Alleged White Nationalist Ties Calls on DA to Convict
Portland settles lawsuit over police use of tear gas during racial justice protests in 2022
2021
Downtown Portland George Floyd mural removed for donation via KTVL
Portland Organizations and Grassroots Efforts Feeding Black Communities
Community organization wants to bring life back to the Albina Arts Center
Surprised about Portland protests? ‘You don’t know Portland’
Don’t Shoot PDX’s Spring Break Out panels aim to educate youth
Judge orders sanctions on Portland police over crowd control
Apple Has Donated the Black Lives Matter Mural Painted Outside Its Downtown Store to Don’t Shoot PDX
Hundreds join Martin Luther King Jr. march in Portland
2020
4 Activists Reflect on the Progress We Made In 2020
Portland Playhouse’s Wonderland Festival Defrosts Old Ideas
Don’t Shoot PDX, Mother’s Bistro team up to feed the hungry
Black Oregonians struggle to find mental health care amid increasing need
Ameya Okamoto talks art, action, hope
Prosecutors lend their clout in 2 civil rights cases via Law360
Portland responded with force to racial justice protests, now Milwaukee may hire its deputy chief
Early members of ‘Wall of Moms’ reflect on where they went wrong as protests in Portland continue
PORTLAND RECKONS WITH POLICE ATTACKS ON PROTESTERS AFTER MONTHS OF UNREST
Portland civil rights activists want a mayor who can stand up to police
Nearly 1,000 instances of police brutality recorded in US anti-racism protests via The Guardian
Portland Police Violence Exposed in Video Reconstruction via The Intercept
During summer of social unrest, Portland teens emerged as BLM activists via Pamplin Media
‘Silent Voices’: A movie for Moose and victims of gun violence via OR Arts Watch
Dangerous use of crowd-control weapons against medics and protestors in Portland, OR via The Lancet
Cops Violate Don’t Shoot Portland Court Order via Portland Mercury
Grassroots groups unite for wildfire aid to Oregon and Washington via KOIN
2020 Oregon Walkstar Award Winner: Don’t Shoot Portland
Teressa Raiford Isn’t On The Ballot, Many Portlander Activists Want Her To Be Mayor Anyways
How Portland’s Mutual Aid Supports Local Indigenous Communities
Portland Police Worry About More Unrest as Stress Grows and Resources Shrink via Wall Street Journal
Walking advocacy group honors Don’t Shoot Portland with ‘Walkstar’ Award via BikePortland
Metro East interview with Tai Carpenter of Don’t Shoot Portland via Vimeo
Don’t Shoot Portland Presents “Stop Killing Us” Installation… via The Vale Magazine
The Black Mom’s At The Heart of Portland’s Protests via Refinery29
Portland’s Wall of Mom’s is now Mothers United for Black Lives via Vox
Portland Protesters File Suit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Response via NPR
Sowing disorder, disruption and discord – federal agents in Portland, OR via Final Call
Don’t Shoot Portland Installing New Exhibition in The Pearl via Portland Monthly
A Conversation with The President of Don’t Shoot Portland via PSU Vanguard
Street Roots Podcast: Talking with Teressa Raiford of Don’t Shoot Portland via Street Roots
Don’t Shoot Portland Releases Study On Harm Caused By Tear Gas During Protests via KGW
Portland Max Stabbing Victims Call Out Racist System During Sentence Hearing via OPB
Don’t Shoot PDX Sues Portland Over Police Use Of Tear Gas via OPB
Youth Create Art, March for Don’t Shoot Portland’s Celebration of Juneteenth via OregonLive
Federal Judge Orders Partial Ban On Tear Gas In Portland via Pamplin Media
Portland Restaurants Fundraising For Black Community Organizations via PDX Eate
Stop Killing Us: An Online Rally Against White Supremacy via YouTube
Don’t Shoot Founder Runs for Mayor via Portland Observer
Portland Community Needs More Support Amid Carona Virus, Mayoral Challengers Say via OregonLive
My Interview with Teressa Raiford via My Real Portland
Don’t Shoot Portland opens center, will host Expungement Clinic via Pamplin Media
Dreaming of Freedom via Portland Occupier
Portland Groups Gather, March in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr via OregonLive
2019
Groups Come Together On Columbia River For Mutual Aid
Portland Police Broke Her Nose, but Jury Awards No Money to Protester Who Sues City
Portland Art Museum to Present Major Survey ‘Hank Willis Thomas: All Things Being Equal
Annual March Honors Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday and Legacy
Portland Students are Fighting a Controversial Police Agreement – and Winning
Hundreds of Marchers Fill The Streets for Annual Reclaim MLK March for Rights & Dignity
Don’t Shoot Portland Hosts Reclaim MLK Art Event and March
Creating Social Justice Themed Artwork
Activist Says State Audit Vindicates Concerns about PPS
2018
Kids share emotional stories at “Reclaim Dr. King” march
Portland area marches on 50th Anniversary of MLK’s death
A PORTLAND SCHOOL FIGHTS FOR ITS ACTIVIST TEACHER
Portland marches honor Martin Luther King
Teacher put on leave after organizing walkout of middle school students
Portland students march with Don’t Shoot Portland
Race, Bias & Brain: You can’t control art
2017
Teressa Raiford running for city mayor in 2020
Black Lives Matter activist Teressa Raiford says she’ll challenge Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler in 2020
Portland’s year of protests: Did they matter?
PNCA hosts Dia de Muerots in collaboration with Latino Art Now and Don’t Shoot Portland
Reports of bias incidents in Oregon and southwest Washington since Donald Trump’s Election
Candlelight vigil held in Portland for Las Vegas victims
Oregon couple survives Las Vegas shooting; son says they help wounded
Portland’s incoming Police Chief is a rare, outside hire
Don’t Shoot Portland activist Teressa Raiford sues city for $500,000 over her arrest at protest
Police union, activists react to selection of new Portland Chief
“Stolen Angel’s” exhibit created by Don’t Shoot Portland opens in downtown
Inside the deadly, racist history of Portland’s “White Liberal Bastion”
Affordable housing bill was hijacked
DA drops case against 66 year old woman who suffered broken nose while protesting
Multiple rallies scheduled Sunday in Portland
Portland activists divided on the ACLU’s defense of white supremacists’ rights to protest
Upstanders Festival in collaboration with Don’t Shoot Portland and Museum of Impact
Youth forum focuses on improving police-community relations
Can protesting Trump inspire white awareness about racially biased policing?
Man who pointed Glock at Don’s Shoot PDX protestors banned from owning guns
Protestor files lawsuit after being pepper sprayed during Portland City Hall demonstration
Police Department in Portland, Ore, in disarray as scandals mount
Don’t Shoot Portland PDX: Police targeting protestors
Reports of racial harassment in Oregon and Southwest Washington since Donald Trump’s election
Photos & Video: Six arrested downtown Wednesday while protesting Portland Police.
Mother of Quanice Hayes calls cop who killed her son ‘bloodthirsty’
Portland cop-turned prosecutor stirs debate over fatal shooting of black man
City, police gather community input for improved response to protests
Groups shuts down Portland council meeting to protest baby’s death
Woman shot with police projectiles at Don’t Shoot Portland protest
Don’t Shoot Portland asks Wheeler to keep ‘excessive force’ away from Feb. 20 protest march
Investigations underway after 2 officer-involved shootings in Portland
Portland is home to the most liberal college in America. No, not that one.
‘Constructing Identity’ puts Black artists on display
Don’t Shoot Portland activists gather in Rockwood
Don’t Shoot PDX movement plans 1pm. Trump protest march in Gresham
Activists take to icy streets to reclaim King’s legacy
2016
Protesters against racism gather at Capitol
With Don’t Shoot Portland as host Pearl District block party was like no others
Don’t Shoot Portland protests police brutality on Black Friday
Don’t Shoot Portland: Transforming Activism
Protestors take to Portland streets following Trump’s victory
Don’t Shoot Portland Protestors and Bundy Clan fans briefly squared off downtown this afternoon
Protestors burn flag, block streets in downtown
Don’t Shoot PDX, Black Lives Matter block streets, burn flag in downtown protest
Privilege, Malheur and writing Teressa for Sheriff
Don’t Shoot Portland’s Teressa Raiford wants to be Sheriff
Don’t Shoot Portland protestors set up camp outside Mayor Charlie Hales’ House
Don’t Shoot Portland protestors block Highway 99E, heading for Mayor Charlie Hales’ house
Protests at Portland City Hall turn violent as new police contract approved
Don’t Shoot Portland spokesman calls for Mayor Charlie Hales’ resignation
10 arrested during protest at City Hall; another protest planned for Friday
Don’t Shoot Portland opposes new police union contract
Mayor meets with Don’t Shoot Portland activists outside City Hall after moving afternoon meeting
Mayor Hales to Black Lives Matter protesters: Your fears are legitimate
The many Communities of Color in Portland
Don’t Shoot PDX protest blocks MAX lines, ties up traffic downtown
When being an ally means being silent
The power of protest: Police and activists talk Black Lives Matter
Footage shows counter-protester pulling gun on Portland’s Black Lives Matter March
“This Can’t Be Justice” Don’t Shoot PDX establishes local response to national tragedies
Don’t Shoot PDX holds a Children’s March and Rally in N Portland
Protest for Children at Dawson Park
Don’t Shoot Portland Trial Day 4: Teressa Raiford found not guilty of disorderly conduct
Judge says Portland cop’s testimony isn’t credible, but trail still on for Don’t Shoot PDX leader
2015
Janelle Monae rallies alongside Don’t Shoot Portland
Activists take to the street after arraignment
Two protestors arrested in SE Portland day of Mike Brown Ferguson Remembrance gathering
Local activists gear up for 1-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s killing