Okay, let's be real: We should be supporting Black-owned businesses all the time, especially in a city like Portland where gentrification continues to take over all the spaces that POC made cool. So if you love actual Black people (not just the stuff they create), put your money where your mouth is and support Black-owned businesses extra hard with your dining choices during Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week (August 26-Sept 1).

But honestly, who really needs an excuse to hit up places like Mama San Soul Shack, Assembly Brewing, The Big Elephant, Stoopid Burger, and Kee's Loaded Kitchen.

This year, the website features a calendar of themed days with recommendations for West African cuisine, Caribbean food, East African dining, soul food and BBQ, and fusion flavors. There's also a Saturday brunch at Po'Shines Cafe De La Soul, a family movie night showing Detective Pikachu, and DJ nights at select restaurants.

Check out iloveblackfood.com for a full schedule and list of Portland's Black-Owned Restaurants. You have just seven days to eat at all 90 of these joints—make a game plan and GO!