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Albina Summer of Sound
Events celebrate Portland’s Black music history Musicians Charlie Brown III (left) and Domo Branch, both of the group Brown Branch, will...
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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Trades Lift Minority Groups
Apprenticeships empower women, people of color Sonda Brown, a first-term apprentice electrician, found her way to the construction...
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Creating Pathways for Success
Annual UNCF drive propels Black students Michelle M. Harper A dedicated group from the Black community is once again raising scholarships...
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Playhouse Celebrates Black Experience
“Bella’ a playful pushback to erased histories By Darleen Ortega Portland Playhouse, the community theater space located in a former...
May 25, 20223 min read
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Barbecue Chef Gets Much Needed Help
Neighbors rally to keep operator in business, housed James Dixon, a well known Portland entrepreneur who has served generations of...
May 25, 20222 min read
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Racism, Conspiracies Fueled Massacre
10 Black lives lost on a trip to the store Wayne Jones holds his son Donell, while speaking during an interview with The Associated Press...
May 18, 20224 min read
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Celebrating 160 Years
First A.M.E. Zion Church appreciation event First A.M.E Zion Church, now located at 4304 N. Vancouver Ave., was first established in...
May 16, 20221 min read
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Black Business Advocate Hired
Executive to lead group focused on equity The Black Business Association, a new group advocating for the success of Black-owned...
May 10, 20222 min read
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Vanport the Musical
Production plays as part of annual Vanport celebration Isaiah Sims plays the role of Joe in Vanport the Musical, showing May 20 through...
May 10, 20221 min read
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