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A street view of the Hollywood Theatre. The marquee says, "Black Friday, Basic Instinct."

Viewing the past, present and future of Black-owned Portland businesses through film

‘Black Friday’ — an evening at the Hollywood Theatre centered around two films highlighting local Black entrepreneurs

September 20, 2023

A crowd of young people cheering and watching a performer.

Kidz Outside festival returns to St. Johns

Returning community festival Kidz Outside2 seeks to build community, raise awareness — and hopefully spur action — for neglected St. Johns park

Ellen Clarke

August 23, 2023

Artist explores multiracial Asian and Pacific Islander identity

Kip Fulbeck posed the oft-asked question, ‘What are you?’ His exhibit shares the answers of people identifying as hapa 15 years apart and opens at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon on May 21

Ellen Clarke

May 17, 2023

A piece of hand embroidered art on cotton shows a person looking back over their shoulder in colorful wear. Their hair is cut short and straight along their jawline.

Behind the exhibit: ‘This IS Kalapuyan Land’

Local Indigenous curator showcases the enduring existence of Native communities through contemporary art

Melanie Henshaw

March 29, 2023

A woman's hair is long and flowing. Within her hair are wolves. The illustration is colorful.

New children’s book celebrates Indigenous hair and heritage

‘My Powerful Hair’ showcases significance of hair in Indigenous cultures

Melanie Henshaw

March 22, 2023

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.

Aurora Biggers

November 23, 2022

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

Jason Cohen

August 31, 2022