What's good Portland?
Updated: Aug 31
Hey fam! Spring is here and the culture is moving in Portland. From powerful stories on stage to fairs in the neighborhood, Black Portland is showing up and showing out and we are here for every bit of it. PassinArt Theatre is wrapping up their powerful one-woman show Sojourner, the story of the first Black woman leader in the abolitionist movement, so if you haven't caught it yet, this weekend is your last chance.
Inside this issue we're spotlighting another Black- and woman-owned business that's building something real right here in Portland. Keep reading for a quick trivia on quotes by three Black Pioneers.
Events Near You
Trust us to tell you where it's happening in Portland this month. We are also highlighting events that elevate, celebrate and empower Black women in commemoration of Women's History Month. Click on each link to learn more.
Sojourner | Mar 5 - 22
We Are Back Home Art Exhibition | Feb 1 - Mar 31
VNPRT at The Downbeat Bar | Mar 21
A Taste of Spring Bash |Mar 21
A.M.P. : Art.Music.Poetry | Mar 21
Mosaic Improv | Mar 27
Really Free Market at Albina Library | Mar 28
✨Business Spotlight✨
Isis Harris is a Licensed IBEW Local 48 Journeyman Electrician, Faculty Member of Portland Community College (PCC), and Owner & Operator of 3v3ryDay Grind LLC. Isis is widely recognized for her contributions in service to Black and other underserved members of the trades and community.
3v3ryDay Grind apparel was created for people whom blending in has never been an option. This vibrant, Hi-Visibility, all season work apparel with a street wear vibe supports job safety, while being able to take you from job site to the street in style.
Who Said That?
Can you guess who said what? We'll quote statements made by three Black pioneers for you to test your knowledge of Black literary works. Let's go!
1."You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time"
2."We wear the mask that grins and lies...
Why should the world be over-wise,
In counting all our tears and sighs?
Nay, let them only see us, while
We wear the mask.
3."Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced"
How many did you guess right? (Answers are at the end of the newsletter)
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"Who Said That?" Answers
Angela Davis (1944 - )
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 - 1906)
James Baldwin (1924 - 1987)
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