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portland's Audacious Champion

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How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate 

and Became An Intrepid Civic Leader


Written by Erica Naito-Campbell

Now Available - Click Here!

portland's Audacious Champion

portland's Audacious Champion portland's Audacious Champion portland's Audacious Champion

How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate 

and Became An Intrepid Civic Leader


Written by Erica Naito-Campbell

Now Available - Click Here!
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DISCOVER PORTLAND'S HISTORY

As you learn about one of its most dynamic citizens

Bill Naito was a pivotal force in the creation of the livable Portland of the 1970s to early '90s. Discover how forced removal after the bombing of Pearl Harbor traumatized him and how he overcame it to become a successful businessman and, more importantly, an impactful change-maker in the city that had kicked him out.

UPCOMING Events

April 8, 2025

Bill Naito: The "Reed Radical" who Transformed Portland

5:30 pm

Reed College Eliot Hall, room 314 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202

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April 8, 2025

Bill Naito: The "Reed Radical" who Transformed Portland

Many lessons to help us address current problems in the city can be found in the life and times of Bill Naito, including perhaps the most im...

Event Details

5:30 pm

Reed College Eliot Hall, room 314 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202

April 30, 2025

PCC's Senior Studies Institute Class

10 am

Neighborhood House Multnomah Village

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April 30, 2025

PCC's Senior Studies Institute Class

Details with be forthcoming here: https://www.pcc.edu/senior-studies/

10 am

Neighborhood House Multnomah Village

May 30, 2025

Bill's Journey to Become A Man to Change History

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Mary's Woods 17400 Holy Names Drives Lake Oswego, Oregon

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May 30, 2025

Bill's Journey to Become A Man to Change History

Details will be forthcoming

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Mary's Woods 17400 Holy Names Drives Lake Oswego, Oregon

June 15, 2025

Slabtown Tours Author Talk

6 pm

Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR 97210

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June 15, 2025

Slabtown Tours Author Talk

Details will be forthcoming. Free and open to the public.

6 pm

Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR 97210

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