Rose Wakefield, a 63-year-old Oregon woman, was awarded $1 million in damages by a jury after they found she was discriminated against by a gas station employee. The incident occurred when Wakefield stopped for gas at the store and the employee, Nigel Powers, told her, “I don’t serve Black people.” The jury’s award included punitive damages of $550,000 and sends a strong message that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. The verdict is a victory for Wakefield and a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and her husband were struck by a car while crossing a street in Portland on Friday night. Bonamici was treated for a concussion and laceration to her head, while her husband was treated for minor injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unable to attend public events while she heals.