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A driftwood structure built on sand.

The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
By
Aurora Biggers
November 23, 2022
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Logan Lynn is wearing a black tank top and is wearing large sunglasses with a large chain.

‘Rich and Beautiful’ and COVID-Safe

Musician and activist Logan Lynn on Gucci, “gay joy,” thriving and surviving during lockdown and touring — or rather, not touring — in the time of COVID
By
Jason Cohen
August 31, 2022
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An art piece hangs on a white wall.

Brenda Mallory breathes new life into discarded materials

Exploring themes of connection and disruption through art and sculpture
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 31, 2022
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Mat Randol and Donovan Scribes stand on the side of a sign that says “George Park.” Donovan is holding his baby and Mat’s kids stand next to him in front of the sign.

The Kidz Outside festival brings community in

The Kidz Outside festival organizers want the community to decide the future of George Park
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
August 17, 2022
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The photo is focused on Lehuauakea's hands. They are tattooed and wearing rings as they work with bark cloth.

Lehuauakea uses art to say Native Hawaiians are still here

Lehuauakea, kapa maker and cultural practitioner, finds community in both the Northwest and Hawai'i
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 16, 2022
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People sitting in the audience look to the stage as one person asks a question into a mic. Some attendees have their dogs in their lap. The people in the photo are smiling and laughing.

The Freadom Festival celebrates revolutionary history of Black literacy

On Juneteenth weekend, Portland had its first Black book festival
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
June 22, 2022
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A photo of Mic Crenshaw with his laptop at a table in his kicthen. Mic wears a red beanie and black glasses.

Mic Crenshaw finds peace pursuing creative work, but it’s not always easy

As an artist, father and activist Crenshaw maintains a balancing act
By
Latisha Jensen
March 23, 2022
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Hugo Burnham has a serious look on his face as he holds two drumsticks and drums. The wall behind him has guitars hanging on it and the photo is in black and white.

Gang of Four is on the road again

Drummer Hugo Burnham on Gang of Four’s return to the stage
By
Jason Cohen
March 23, 2022
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A photo of cosplayer Tif Von Batsy posing. She is wearing a blue striped bodysuit and has accessories for her cosplay costume.

Seeking change through Black cosplay

Tif von Batsy takes up space as a Black cosplayer, subverts cosplaying norms
By
Adrian Michael
December 29, 2021
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A photo of James Ingram and his daughter posing for a photo with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber/Portland's Black Santa.

Photos | Black Santa in high demand

Known as Black Santa PDX, Leroy Barber sees growing number of families
By
Elayna Yussen
December 22, 2021

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