Hidden History of Portland, Oregon

Here, renown author JD Chandler presents a people’s history of Portland, Oregon, shedding light on the lesser-known stories of individuals who defied the prevailing norms and fought for liberty and representation. Among them are C.E.S. Wood, a documentarian who chronicled the conflict between Native Americans and the United States Army; Beatrice Morrow Cannady, the pioneering founder of the Portland NAACP and the first African American woman to practice law in Oregon; Dr. Marie Equi, a women’s rights advocate who performed abortions and openly embraced lesbianism; and Jack Yoshihara, a student athlete who faced discrimination and was barred from participating in the 1942 Rose Bowl in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. From scandal and oppression to injustice and the brink of revolution, Chandler brings to life the voices of Portland’s quiet radicals and outspoken activists, giving them a platform to be heard.