Friends on Bikes Though Portland has one of the largest bicycling scenes in the US, there’s something to be said for its lack of diversity, especially when it comes to women of color. While some might attribute our city’s overwhelmingly white and male cycling scene to cultural barriers, cost, or safety concerns, there’s a new […]
Jené Etheridge
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Unapologetically Black
TWELVE 22, the Blue Monk, the Alhambra Theatre—for some Portlanders, these names bring back memories of a time when live hip-hop and jazz were easy to find. The disappearance of these now-defunct venues reflects a city that is quickly transforming. That’s where Farnell Newton, Tony Ozier, and DJ OG One come in—together they’re launching the […]
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The Black Music Festival Celebrates Art That Is Unapologetically Black
This Weekend Celebrates the Inaugural Event
This weekend celebrates the inaugural event.