Black Innovation 2026
This print issue of the Mercury focuses on the Black innovators and changemakers that are really shaking things up in Portland. Plus Reader Valentines, music, arts, funny stuff, and more!
Feature package edited by Donovan Scribes.
All other features edited by Wm. Steven Humphrey & Lindsay Costello.
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Celebrating Portland's Black changemakers—plus Reader Valentines, music, books, food, fun stuff, and more!
Celebrating Portland's Black changemakers—plus Reader Valentines, music, books, food, fun stuff, and more!
Ten Black Portland Innovators and Changemakers You Should Know
These people are helping change the very fabric of the Rose City.
These people are helping change the very fabric of the Rose City.
Twenty-Eight Moments in (Recent) Black Oregon History
An abridged look at some of the most transformative events that have shaped the state in the past decade.
An abridged look at some of the most transformative events that have shaped the state in the past decade.
Ronin Roc on Why He Sees Black Art as “More Than February”
The prolific digital painter, and soon-to-be gallery owner, explains his approach to spotlighting icons through art.
The prolific digital painter, and soon-to-be gallery owner, explains his approach to spotlighting icons through art.
The Secret Is in the Sauce
Portland’s Sunday Sauce is an homage to old-school Italian eateries.
Portland’s Sunday Sauce is an homage to old-school Italian eateries.
Album Review: Nonbinary Girlfriend Evolves on Sophomore Album IM NOT PRETTY
Portland's angriest indie outfit refuses easy categorization.
Portland's angriest indie outfit refuses easy categorization.
Mercury Clip 'n' Send Valentines!
Send your lover one of these Portland-centric valentines, and stay off their shit-list forever!
Send your lover one of these Portland-centric valentines, and stay off their shit-list forever!
For Human Use Isn't Really About Dating Corpses
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
Portland-Raised Playwright Kallan Dana on Her Lynchian Thriller Racecar Racecar Racecar
Artists Repertory's 2025-2026 season produces works by women playwrights with ties to the Pacific Northwest.
Artists Repertory's 2025-2026 season produces works by women playwrights with ties to the Pacific Northwest.
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