Portland s Wilson High will be renamed after a Black woman who made history
The school s new name will be chosen out of five candidates. The community has until Jan. 1 to give feedback on a name before the final decision is made. Author: David Mann (KGW) Updated: 12:07 PM PST December 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore Wilson High School in Southwest Portland will be renamed after a Black woman who made a historical impact on society.
The board of Portland Public Schools (PPS) decided to change the school s name in July in response to the racial justice movement that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.