Opinion
OPINION | Demining in Bosnia and Herzegovina needs continued investment
Once known as the land which hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics — and historically renowned for its beautiful terrain, clear emerald lakes and diverse multi-ethnic/multi-religious communities — modern-day Bosnia now finds itself in continual economic and environmental ruin. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a nation where war, economic instability and environmental catastrophe were never a mainstay…
Kaia Sand | Your holiday support gives us hope
He looks up, bright-eyed, thirty-something, holding his plate of biscuits and gravy in the photo. Daniel Campbell was a poet, a Street Roots vendor and an incredible helper to others on the streets during the pandemic. He’d go out and deliver supplies to people experiencing homelessness, a plight he shared. He had a sweet personality…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Kind words and a smile go a long way
Festive holiday decorations and jolly spirit draw you to Bruce Wilson. He’s decorated his Street Roots sales cart with flashing lights and an inspirational sign that changes weekly. This week, his sign reads “It’s cold out. Warm someone’s heart with a kind word or a smile.” When you meet him, it is Bruce’s kindness and…
Culture
Photos | Black Santa in high demand
Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber, aka Black Santa PDX, has been in the Santa game for nearly two decades. He got his start in Atlanta with the idea of representing communities of color. “Let’s do a Santa that looks like the people,” Barber said. Over the years, he’s made the rounds at shopping malls and churches,…
