Kanani Cortez, Author at Street Roots

Laundry facility

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Shower and laundry services now operating at Street Roots

by Kanani Cortez December 24, 2025January 6, 2026

A black and white illustration of a structure at Right to Dream Too. Signs on the structure say the address, rules for the space and the operating hours. Beneath the structure are outstretched hands uplifting the structure.

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Self-governed homeless shelter Right 2 Dream Too facing financial crisis

by Kanani Cortez October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A view of the corner of a window storefront. A note displayed on the window says. "Under the bridge, this is a message of love, peace and joy.” In the window is also artwork of line face portraits.

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No Vacancy brings art to empty Old Town storefronts

by Kanani Cortez September 9, 2025September 11, 2025

A photo facing the entryway into the Black Cultural Center and a staircase. On the wall is a photo-collage mural using photos of Black Children and community members with blue and celestial themes and gold accents.

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Expanded North Portland Library boasts artwork from local Black artists

by Kanani Cortez February 19, 2025February 22, 2025

An illustration of two pins. One pin has the city of Portland flag and the other pin says "volunteer in your community." Two outstretched arms hold each other.

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A new year to volunteer in Portland

by Kanani Cortez January 8, 2025January 9, 2025

a US map zoomed in on the west coast, and within Oregon are hands reaching out to each other and holding a sign that says, "Still fighting for our future."

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Approaching a second Trump administration

by Kanani Cortez November 20, 2024November 23, 2024