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A "Juneteenth" rememberance: confronting racism in Oregon

June 19th marks the 144th anniversary of the landing of federal troops in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and finally bring slavery to an end throughout the United States. "Juneteenth" has not only become a day to commemorate the end of slavery ... Read more

January Board Meeting--Location Change

 The January meeting of the KBOO Board of Directors is coming up on Monday the 25th starting at 6 p.m.  Since Membership Central will be set up in our normal meeting space, we have to relocate. The site of the 1/25/2010 Director's Meeting will be the Men's Resource Cente... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library June 17, 2013

 AfroliciousCalifornia DreamingSelf ReleasedAfricaAmaker, Brent & the RodeoYear of the DragonFinRegular RockBeans on ToastBeans on ToastXtra MileAlt RockBlack, JohnA Sunshine State of MindYellow DogSoulBrett GretzkyCrowsIndygroundHip HopCallaci, Dennis and Simon JoynerNe... Read more

Good on yer, McClatchy

 Throughout the prolonged surreal turn that has been the Bush Years, McClatchy News Service has been one of the few print media outlets to practice a consistently high level of journalism. The work of two McClatchy reporters was profiled in Bill Moyers' seminal documenta... Read more

Poems by Steve Williams

Talking Earth Anthology:  Steve Williams   Steve Williams works and lives in Portland, Oregon.  Together  with his partner, poet Constance Hall,  he hosts  a reading series at In Other Words bookstore, a free,  open to the public critique  group, an online workshop forum -- ww... Read more

Checking in on the Oregon Legislature

Closing the budget gap. Reviving Oregon's economy. Saving public services. These are just some of the issues Oregon lawmakers are facing this session. How is Oregon's 2009 legislature tackling these challenges? Is change in the wind in Salem? Jo Ann and Dave take a look ... Read more

Photos working again!

Hello everyone, We've got more updates on the way but I wanted to make sure everyone knows that the ability to post photos is working again.  You'll find a photo icon (looks like a landscape picture) in the menu of the "body" area where you type descriptions of things.  ... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library September 2, 2013

 Foster, ChuckMake It RightCatch Me TimeReggaeAwakenAwakenEmphasisReggaePill, Sister + 2Moreno and L'Orch First Moja-OneSternsAfricaBig Sandy + His Fly-Rite BoysWhat A Dream It's BeenCow IslandRockabillyZanes, Dan + Mitchell, ElizabethTurn Turn TurnFestival FiveRegular... Read more

Make your own economic incentive

(partial script for today's program) Forming co-ops to deal with Depression II   Before I say anything else, let me just give you a point to ponder: The seven-plus trillion spent by the Fed, the Treasury, and Congress so far to bail out the very rich, without oversight or... Read more

Volunteer Winter Gathering & Holiday Party, Dec. 17th, 5 - 9 pm

Let's warm up this cold month with a little social time.  Saturday December 17th from 5 - 9 pm The KBOO Staff invite you to join us for a festive evening of holiday merriment! Hot spiced cider, cookies, and snacks will be provided by KBOO.  Additionally, we encourage peop... Read more