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The striking similarities between Portland’s 1967 race riot and our city’s current relationship with people of color.
VIKESH KAPOOR When shit hits the fan—World War III, the detonation of a nuclear bomb, whatever crazy shit Trump does—don’t come knocking on Sharon Ross’ door. “Don’t come to my house,” she warns. “I’m not having it. If you can’t take care of yourself at this point in time—to put some food away for you […]
Sharon “The Afrovivalist” Ross is prepared for the worst. Why aren’t you?
MICHAEL KIWANUKA Finding his place in the world. Phil Sharp A few years ago, Michael Kiwanuka was in crisis mode. His debut album, Home Again, had sold more than 70,000 copies, won the BBC’s Sound of 2012, and was nominated for the UK’s prestigious Mercury Prize. The press was comparing him to Bill Withers and […]
His Sophomore Album Is Lush, Challenging, and Often Foreboding
RICH HUNTER Grown folks’ music. Sam Lingle Allow Rich Hunter to reintroduce himself. For over a decade, the Portland-born and -raised songwriter has been writing, producing, and performing music as Risky Star. He released a handful of R&B-influenced hip-hop albums with breezy production, catchy hooks, and a raspy, laidback flow. But he decided to change […]
Rich Hunter’s Third Eye Inspiration is grown folks’ music.
Though it’s the birthplace of Young Thug, Gucci Mane, and OutKast, it seems like Atlanta is perpetually fighting to earn respect for its contributions to hip-hop. From “Player’s Ball” to “Bad and Boujee,” Atlanta hip-hop has long stood apart—musically and geographically—from contemporaries in New York and California, taking advantage of its relative isolation to come […]
CAROLINE CAMPBELL As I near the entrance to the Oregon Convention Center, a white security guard is in the process of ordering a homeless African American man, lying inside a sleeping bag, to vacate the premises. When I reach the front doors, I’m confronted by a phalanx of roughly 150 protesters: older people, younger people, […]
Meeting the state’s conservatives at the Oregon Freedom Rally.
SINKANE His new album is a defiant call to party and celebrate. ADAM TETZLOFF It’s still unclear how our art, literature, and music will be shaped by America’s new administration. What novels will give us solace during the next four years? What songs will provide us the strength to wake up every morning and get […]
GABRIEL GREEN Coach Franco helps Matthew into his headgear, fitting the mouthpiece over his braces. Next come Matthew’s gloves, which are nearly as big as his head. While Franco offers a few last-minute words of advice, Matthew’s father and assistant coach, Joe Charlton, rubs his shoulders. Matthew climbs through the ropes, taking his time stepping […]
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