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Geraldine Avery, Portland’s first Black police matron, remembered as a trailblazer
Geraldine Avery, Portland’s first Black police matron, remembered as a trailblazer
Geraldine Avery, Portland’s first Black police matron, remembered as a trailblazer

Published on: 10/06/2026

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A community gathered to honor Geraldine Avery, Portland's first Black police matron, celebrating her legacy as a barrier-breaking leader and cherished family figure.

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