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Charles Hannah and Michelle Lewis look at a book at Third Eye Books

These Portland indie bookstores survived COVID-19, thanks to ingenuity and community support

How three booksellers thrived during one of the toughest years for small businesses in recent history
By
Sarah Hansell
June 23, 2021
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Author portrait and book cover

Book Excerpt | ‘Demystifying Shariah’ by Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Colonialism damaged Muslim women’s rights, at least with respect to the law
By
Sumbul Ali-Karamali
June 23, 2021
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A helicopter sprays herbicide

In Vietnam and Oregon, the battle continues over Agent Orange

Street Roots talks with acclaimed documentary director Alan Adelson about his latest film, ‘The People vs. Agent Orange’
By
Emily Green
June 16, 2021
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A woman in an apron holds a pepper mill at diners' table

At this Tokyo pop-up restaurant, mistakes are forgiven when the servers have dementia

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders emphasizes high-quality food and positive interactions
By
Rie Matsuoka
June 9, 2021
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Sam Khaute works with a large coffee roasting machine

Portland cafe will help integrate immigrants, refugees through the medium of coffee

Jubilee Hall, a nonprofit offshoot of Diaspora Coffee and Chai, will provide barista training and immersive English-language education
By
Janey Wong
June 2, 2021
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Photo of Rebekah Modrak alongside a photo of her book "Radical Humility"

The art of listening in an era of shameless self-promotion

‘Radical Humility’ editor Rebekah Modrak talks to Street Roots about her new book exploring what it means to be humble in an age of ego
By
Emily Green
March 31, 2021
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James Cromwell in a scene from “Operation Buffalo”

For James Cromwell, acting and activism collide

The actor says he has no hope for America – but he believes in people
By
Steven MacKenzie
March 17, 2021
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Brian Hooks

How actor Brian Hooks is getting youths off the path to prison

His production company, Left of Bang Entertainment, allows him some control during the pandemic while giving at-risk young people an opportunity
By
DeVon Pouncey
March 17, 2021
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Naomi Osaka

Tennis star Naomi Osaka brings a global lens to social justice advocacy

The athlete, who won the U.S. Open while wearing masks with the names of Black victims of police violence, talks to street papers about her heritage and using her platform for good
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
February 24, 2021
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Dave Grohl plays his blue guitar on stage

Dave Grohl: ‘Music has always been about life’

In a letter to his younger self, the musician opens up about his childhood memories, playing with Paul McCartney and Kurt Cobain, and just how much he loves his mom
By
Jane Graham
February 17, 2021

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