No strings, no bureaucracy, but suddenly $1.4 million to help a Black community - The Washington Post

Local activist Cameron Whitten had joined the thousands of protesters crowding downtown streets in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. He’d seen racism hurt his own community and knew systemic change was needed. But he also knew many Black Portlanders needed something more immediate, especially in the midst of the pandemic: direct cash assistance. His idea, launched just over two months ago, has taken off in a stunning way......
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