Finding it tough to break into the city’s largely white creative scene, Celeste Noche is using her blog, ‘Portland in Color,’ to draw attention to diversity Portland is really white. It’s so commonly heard that it almost doubles as an unofficial motto for ...
13 Oct 2017 - Emilly Prado
Andie Main's comedy series marries entertainment with fundraising for progressive organizations Andie Main is a stand-up comedian and the founder of Revolution Comedy, a bimonthly series that marries comedy and music with fundraising for progressive ...
18 Aug 2017 - Emilly Prado
She found her place in Portland’s LGBTQ community – but wasn’t always forthcoming about her sexuality. Now, her pageant crown leaves no doubt. Shayla Adkins was beaming in the bathroom line at The Trap in Southeast Portland, straightening the crown atop h ...
16 Jun 2017 - Emilly Prado
How two activists’ digital platforms are creating space for marginalized voices in Xicanx communities Machismo, an exaggerated and culturally specific form of toxic masculinity, is a concept that shapes many Latinx households. While it manifests itself in ...
25 May 2017 - Emilly Prado
How an unruly free box in Portland evolved into a project to keep the spirit of guerrilla activism alive Between the brunch lines and boutique stores that have taken over Alberta Street stands a vivid roofed structure filled to the brim with clothing, tch ...
5 May 2017 - Emilly Prado