Listen to this story in the latest episode of Banned in PDX, the podcast tracking Portland’s facial recognition ban. Portland’s … More
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Banned in PDX Podcast Is Tracking Portland’s Groundbreaking Facial Recognition Ban
If you care about law enforcement, surveillance, privacy, racial and gender equity, you need to hear Banned in PDX.
PDX Black-Owned Businesses: A Directory of What You’re Hearing On-Air
You may have heard that, in celebration of Juneteenth, XRAY.fm & The Numberz.fm put out an open call offering free radio spots for Black-owned businesses and organizations in the Portland metro area. We had an incredible response, so we decided to make a directory of those businesses that we’re currently celebrating on our airwaves so our listeners could find them all in one place.
Amid Noose Investigation, Termination of Foremen “Should Be on the Table”
Lead contractor was among many construction firms that did not endorse a local diversity and inclusion program adopted by 16 area government agencies.
Portland Council Will Vote to Ban Facial Recognition in Stores, Schools and More
Portland could be the first city in the country to ban facial recognition in privately-owned places.
Juneteenth 2020: Listening Back to a Day of Powerful Conversations
XRAY & The Numberz’ 4th Annual On Air Juneteenth Teach-In came at a time when the world was finally looking in to the day-to-day realities of Black Americans.
Noose Discovery Dismissed for Weeks by Foremen at Portland Building Site, Investigation Underway
A noose was found hanging at a downtown Portland construction site last month by a female apprentice of color.
Before Portland Votes on a Facial Recognition Ban, What You Need to Know
Portland’s city council still plans to vote on its facial recognition ban. Here’s what you need to know about the controversial technology and how it’s already being used.
Juneteenth Teach-In 2020: Blackness in Focus
The Numberz and XRAY.fm are proud to be taking over our stations’ airwaves for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Teach-In! At … More
Why Only Some Oregon Businesses Must Keep Customer Registries for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
In Washington state, similar rules were overturned when the ACLU raised civil liberties concerns.
