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Big Dreams for Young Ballerina

Big Dreams for Young Ballerina
Dec 3, 2019, 12:05 p.m.
Dispelling Misconceptions

Dispelling Misconceptions
Dec 3, 2019, 3:48 p.m.
Steeped in African Consciousness

Steeped in African Consciousness
Dec 3, 2019, 3:19 p.m.
Stepping Up for the Homeless

Stepping Up for the Homeless
Dec 3, 2019, 2 p.m.
Black Nativity at Bethel AME

Black Nativity at Bethel AME
Nov 25, 2019, 2:36 p.m.

Latest News

Portland area residents train in the construction trades thanks to Constructing Hope, a pre-apprenticeship program rooted in Portland’s African American community.

Fostering Employment in the Trades

December 3, 2019 | 4:22 p.m.

The Beaverton Night Market Bazaar takes place in Beaverton’s Old Town on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. A winter extension of Beaverton’s summer international night market, the bazaar will feature local vendors specializing in international craft and merchandise.

Shopping and Cultural Exchange

December 3, 2019 | 4:08 p.m.

One in Three Can’t Meet Basic Needs

December 3, 2019 | 3:58 p.m.

Leaders from both the African and African American communities in Portland brainstorm to plan a major summit to focus on improving relations between the two populations. The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14 on the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College. To learn more go to bethebridge.ucraft.net.

Dispelling Misconceptions

December 3, 2019 | 3:48 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

The Pulitzer-prize winning play "Ruined" by Lynn Nottage, left, will be directed by La-Tevin Alexander, right, at the Imago Theater Dec. 4-8.

Steeped in African Consciousness

December 3, 2019 | 3:19 p.m.

Portland artist Arvie Smith, a renowned painter of the black experience, will showcase some of his new work in a solo exhibit ‘2 Up and 2 Back,’ opening on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Disjecta Contemporary Arts Center, 8371 N. Interstate Ave.

Black Experience on Canvas

December 3, 2019 | 12:30 p.m.

Aanaiyah Jones, age 10, started taking ballet at age 3 at Peninsula Park Community Center in north Portland, but now takes lessons at Classical Ballet Academy, a serious training ground for future professional dancers in southeast Portland, where she will star as Clara in the school’s production of The Nutcracker on Dec. 20.

Big Dreams for Young Ballerina

December 3, 2019 | 12:05 p.m.

The one and only Darcelle XV will be in attendance when the Oregon Historical Society holds its 52nd annual Holiday Cheer Book Sale and Signing on Sunday, Dec. 8. The free event will also mark the final day of the exhibit Many Shades of Being Darcelle, a selection of Darcelle’s more than 1,500 extravagant costumes, many made by Walter Cole himself.

Festival Holiday Book Sale

December 2, 2019 | 4:29 p.m.

Metro

Portland area residents train in the construction trades thanks to Constructing Hope, a pre-apprenticeship program rooted in Portland’s African American community.

Fostering Employment in the Trades

December 3, 2019 | 4:22 p.m.

The Beaverton Night Market Bazaar takes place in Beaverton’s Old Town on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. A winter extension of Beaverton’s summer international night market, the bazaar will feature local vendors specializing in international craft and merchandise.

Shopping and Cultural Exchange

December 3, 2019 | 4:08 p.m.

One in Three Can’t Meet Basic Needs

December 3, 2019 | 3:58 p.m.

Leaders from both the African and African American communities in Portland brainstorm to plan a major summit to focus on improving relations between the two populations. The summit will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14 on the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College. To learn more go to bethebridge.ucraft.net.

Dispelling Misconceptions

December 3, 2019 | 3:48 p.m.

Law & Justice

A person sleeps next to a wheelchair on a park bench, downtown. (AP file photo)

New Approach to Homeless

November 26, 2019 | 4:15 p.m.

Bahia Overton

New Leader for Black Parent Initiative

November 26, 2019 | 4:02 p.m.

Allen Singerhouse

Arrested for Northeast Portland Arson

November 26, 2019 | 4 p.m.

Justice Disparities Persist

November 26, 2019 | 12:14 p.m.

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