PORTLAND NAACP BRANCH 1120 RESPONDS TO RACIST CONCERT ORGANIZED BY HAMMERSKIN NATION PORTLAND, OR – October 5, 2007 - Since opening our doors in 1914, the Portland NAACP Branch 1120 has steadfastly fought to win and protect the civil rights of African Americans and people of color. Ever present were detractors who used the mechanisms of society and government to enforce their prejudice, and enemies who posed a real physical threat to the lives of our people. In our long history we have had to do battle with... Read the statement>> WHO WILL LEAD PORTLAND'S AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY? October 2, 2007 -  Portland NAACP Branch president Charlene McGee was asked by The Oregonian to provide her opinion on the state of African American leadership in Portland following the departure in July of Sen. Avel Gordly, one of only two African Americans representing the community in Salem. Charlene's essay, along with comments from other community leaders, is now available online for reading. Read the article>>