[6][7] The Portland Observer was launched by William H. McClendonn in 1938, but due to the Great Depression, folded in 1939.

[8] In June 1943, McClendon revived his newspaper as the People’s Observer, which ceased again in July 1950.

[10] Six years later Henderson moved to Berkley, California, but planned to commute back to Portland every two weeks to manage the paper.

Her son Corey Washington, who was involved in the paper, was shot to death after a basketball game dispute at Peninsula Park in 1991.

Portland politician, radio host, restaurateur, and veteran Bruce Broussard has held a leadership position at the paper.