Art and Literature Archives - Street Roots

Four men sit around a table. Three of them look at an open newspaper as the table is filled with breakfast foods and coffee.

April: Arts for All calendar

by Andrew Jankowski April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

A photo of Charles Hannah holding up a copy of the book, "The Portland Black Panthers." His image is on a green background with a collage of typewritten text and the walls of his store with a green overlay.

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Third Eye Books aims to educate Portland with a curated selection of reading material

by Julia DiGeronimo March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

A denim jacket has a photo of an old Albina neighborhood homes on it and atop it are rows of chains.

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A local librarian’s research helped secure a settlement for descendants of displaced Black Portlanders

by Ellen Clarke January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A black and white photo. A person takes a photo at a park playground. With light streaming into the frame from behind them.

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‘If We Could Talk’ exhibit explores gentrification in Northeast Portland

by Ellen Clarke December 17, 2025January 16, 2026

A black and white illustration of Ursula K. Le Guin fills the page. It is illustrated to look like a linocut blockprint with a high contrast of black and white.

New exhibit explores the magical worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

by Jenni Moore October 15, 2025October 21, 2025

A type-written draft of "In Transit" by Katherine Dunn. The photo shows the black ink on an aged piece of paper with some spotting on it.

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Decades after Katherine Dunn’s “Geek Love” comes “Near Flesh,” a cult-classic in the making

by Grace Mangali October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A view of the corner of a window storefront. A note displayed on the window says. "Under the bridge, this is a message of love, peace and joy.” In the window is also artwork of line face portraits.

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No Vacancy brings art to empty Old Town storefronts

by Kanani Cortez September 9, 2025September 11, 2025

Eight partially visible Street Roots covers' with original black and white illustrations. Some feature portraits of Oregon women, a house being built, Portland City Hall and more.

Letter from the Art Director | Notes on 100 issues

by Etta O’Donnell-King September 9, 2025September 11, 2025

Devin Boss and Donovan Scribes

Portland filmmakers celebrate Black history in Juneteenth event

by Ellen Clarke June 11, 2025June 30, 2025

Walidah Imarisha stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone.

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Photo, narrative and poetry book created by incarcerated Portland State students

by Ellen Clarke February 26, 2025March 2, 2025