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Erik Spoelstra, the youngest Filipino-American NBA head basketball coach
Spoelstra worked his way up from the film room to being the youngest head coach in the NBA and two-time NBA champion as head coach of the Miami Heat.
Meet Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese-American woman to fly for the US military
Hazel was one of only 1,074 pilots to be accepted into the Women Airforce Service Pilots program over the two years it was active during WWII.
George Fletcher, the true champion of Oregon's 1911 Pendleton Round-Up
At the turn of the 20th century, George Fletcher became an important figure for Oregon's cowboy and rodeo culture.
As journalists and activists, they played a pivotal role in helping Portland's Black community. Here's the story of Bernie and Bobbie Foster
They played a pivotal role in turning Union Avenue into Martin Luther King Boulevard and used their positions as journalists to push for police reform in Portland.
A voice for the people: Beatrice Morrow Cannady's impact as a pioneering journalist in Oregon
Beatrice Cannady was the manager and editor of Oregon's largest Black-owned newspaper known as The Advocate, becoming a voice for many people in the 1900s.
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Erik Spoelstra: NBA's first Asian-American head coach
Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese-American woman to fly for the US military
Obo Addy's drumming influence on Portland and the world
Mabel Byrd: First Black student at the University of Oregon
Dr. Matthew Prophet's legacy as the first Black superintendent of Portland Public Schools
Grafton Tyler Brown: The first professional Black painter in the Northwest
Mel Brown: the Godfather of Portland's jazz scene
OHSU's first Black graduate Dr. Walter C. Reynolds | Breaking Barriers
The story of George Fletcher, one of the first Black cowboys to compete in the Pendleton Roundup
Adrienne Nelson hopes to inspire future generations to be in judicial careers
Esperanza Spalding: First jazz musician to win Grammy for best new artist
Mack Robinson: University of Oregon athlete who won an Olympic medal in 1936
The story of Hattie Redmond, the Oregonian who helped women gain the right to vote
As a Black woman in a state that had codified Black exclusion laws in its constitution, Redmond felt it was important to fight for women's voting rights.
Gregory Gourdet's impact on culinary industry stretches across Portland, nationwide
From winning the 'Oscars of the food world' to inspiring other culinary artists, the local chef's influence extends across Portland and beyond.
Ahmad Rashad's long-lasting legacy stretches across Portland, nationwide
Former NFL wide receiver and Emmy Award winner Ahmad Rashad has built a legacy in the world of sports, with many of his first milestones rooted in Oregon.
Breaking Barriers | Dominique Dawes
The three-time gymnast Olympian dedicated her life to the sport. Now, she is changing the future class of gymnasts to be better people.
Breaking Barriers | Simone Manuel
Aside from collecting Olympic medals, Simone Manuel focuses on bringing inclusivity to swimming.
Breaking Barriers | Muhammad Ali
Boxer Muhammad Ali had an impact well beyond just the sports world -- he broke barriers.
Breaking Barriers | Billie Jean King
While on her way to stardom, the all-time tennis great paved the way for equal prize pay for women.
Harrison Dillard is only athlete in Olympic history to win gold medals in both sprints, hurdles | Breaking Barriers
His true love was competing, and he blazed his own path to greatness.
The 1968 moment 2 Olympians raised their black-gloved fists on stage | Breaking Barriers
Tommie Smith and John Carlos used their platform to shine a spotlight on civil rights issues in 1968.
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