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Social Entrepreneur | Poet | Filmmaker | Writer @wordisbondpdx 🇸🇸
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Yesterday I had the honor of reciting an original work of poetry with Governor
@GovTinaKotek
for the annual Black History Month proclamation with
@OAC_OCBA
Inspired by true events, My poem is titled, What the Black boys doing on the mountain?
#BlackHistoryMonth
#Poetry
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If your White in Portland, only the three blocks downtown around the Federal Court House are a war zone. If you’re Black, the entire city is a war zone. You have to fight for your right to live, exist and sustain yourself.
#BlackLivesMatter
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I came to Portland, OR six years ago to teach high school. My salary was $38K. Five years later I bought my first house IN Portland. Don’t believe the media or the hype, PDX remains a city where all things are possible. I will forever believe in this city. Let’s get to work! 🚀👑
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Hey
@Dame_Lillard
we heard you’ve never been to the Oregon Coast. We create leadership trips for young Black men to connect with the outdoors, you’ve got an open invitation to join us on our next outdoor leadership trip to the Oregon coast!
@wordisbondpdx
🌊🌲✊🏽👑
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JDs Shoe Repair is a local business in North Portland on N. Greeley. Last night their 19 year old son was shot & killed. They’re remaining open despite this enormous tragedy. Plz patronize their business; bring in a pair of shoes that need fixing or buy shoe cleaning supplies 🙏🏽
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One of my guys got a a citation for j-walking in Beaverton. When he told me I was quite upset that a public servant would find that a good use of their time or resources. He goes to court today and the judge says “You’ve got to be kidding young man, you are free to go, sorry.”
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Friday night and the ice rink at Lloyd Center is packed; music blasting, families having a great time. Despite decades of gentrification and fear mongering, the Center still brings community together. Long live the Lloyd. 🎄👑
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I just saw a houseless person standing in the rain with a sign that read “Homeless not Worthless” and I think that is a message we all need to heed.
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The media: Portland is falling apart.
Portland Night Market: Portland is alive and buzzing on a Friday night; residents are coming together to enjoy fresh Asian street food, music, and crafts under a shared sky of drizzle and hope.
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Student sentiment heading into the second week of the PPS Teacher Strike.
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I will be employing 20 Black men with paid summer internships this summer in PDX. If you know of a young man between the ages of 16-21 looking for meaningful work this summer, message me. ✊🏽
#InvestInOurYouth
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There are multiple worlds existing at the same time in Portland. There’s one with espresso lattes, plant shops, Sunday brunch, and corporate careers. And there is another, of underemployment, cyclical trauma, and the casual destruction of human bodies only numbed by substances.
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Starting my day off at Bison Coffeehouse, Portland’s only Native-owned coffeehouse. One of my favorite places in the Cully neighborhood. Come through and support. ☕️ 🍩
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Maybe unpopular opinion: I’ve come to the conclusion that part of Portland‘s long-term houselesness solution must include banning camping on public sidewalks and streets. It’s simply not a sustainable or safe practice. Must be in conjunction with efforts that lead to sheltering.
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Big congratulations to
@JoAnnPDX
for running a fanatic campaign despite all that was stacked against you. People don’t truly understand what Black women go through (myself included), let alone running for public office. Your voice is important and needed on City Council.
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Portland needs a big win. Something that can galvanize citizens, that we can rally around and be proud of. Not sure what it is, but we are in desperate, desperate need of a new narrative that inspires hope and positivity. 💡
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Just had to ask some white teenagers not to use the N-word as I was waking past them. For all our parents of white children out there, this is another part of the race conversation you should be having with your kids. They are using it frequently and it’s not okay.
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Media depictions of Black people matter. I am offended by the images that local paper, NW Examiner, decided to use for Commissioner
@JoAnnPDX
compared to that of 1 of her opponents, Vadim Mozyrsky. The photo used is from the video in which the article is about but is unflattering
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Here we go. 11 rising Black men headed to Washington D.C. to represent Portland, OR. We stand on the shoulders of giants who paved the way for us to be here today. Thank you for all the support from so many to make this trip possible. Onward! ✊🏽👑
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Still processing today’s Oregon Business Summit. The future of downtown Portland will hinge not on sending people back to office buildings downtown, but getting dollars & resources into the hands of small business & nonprofits who have a vested interest in a livable Rose City. 🌹
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Poverty, gun violence and drugs are not inherent features of Black communities. They are direct effects of decade of hostile political policies and lack of access to resources. We don’t need gun violence intervention, we need real jobs, real schools, and access to capitol.
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After the murder of George Floyd The City of Portland felt some sympathy, perhaps guilt, & a lot of pressure to make budget cuts & policy changes. But as time has gone on, the policies have stalled, the money has returned and it’s back to business as usual. Portland has shown no
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Everybody in Portland STOP what you’re doing. Go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Take five deep breath’s, and heed the word on this sign. 🤎☀️
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I was at Kenton Park when this happened. The march hadn’t happened yet. Most people were sitting in the grass talking with friends in small groups when two white vans rolled up and a group of about 20-30 heavily armed police officers clad in riot gear swarmed into the park.
There is a gathering in Kenton Park and learned that it was the initiation point of a planned unpermitted march. Participants were seen wearing body armor and helmets. Officers observed shields and moved in to take them for safekeeping before they could be used.
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Damian has responded to this same post on my Instagram and shared on his story. I’ll keep y’all posted.
@trailblazers
💪🏽🏀👑
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The only way to end gun violence in Black and brown communities in Portland is massive investments into the education system and meaningful employment post high school. Anything less will fail to address the root causes that continue to keep our communities behind.
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Jefferson High School needs to change its name expeditiously. The fact that it’s in the historic center of the Black community is just insult to injury. Name suggestions: Charles Jordan HS, Joanne Hardesty HS, Malcolm X HS, York HS, Barack Obama HS.
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This type of journalism is dangerous. It paints a narrow scope of a complex issue with no accountability to how it impacts communities. If you truly cared about individuals suffering from drug addiction or Portland you’d have written a different article
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We are going to take this space back and turn it into a symbol of inspiration. 👑
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Spent the afternoon in Old Town, one of the oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods in Portland. Stoped at the brand new
#Blackowned
tea shop (yes you heard that right), Barnes and Morgan. Owner Amir is awesome and sells tea, pastries & specially designed threads. Check them out!
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My good friend Will represents the best of PPS teachers. Whenever were together, he’s talking about his students. He’s always thinking about creative classroom activities, & comes out of his own pocket for supplies. During the pandemic, he dropped off care packages to their homes
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Portland’s pool of young leaders of color is so deep. We aren’t waiting for older generations to pass the baton, we are stepping up in our own ways and leading in our own right. The 25 and under group in particular, so talented, I can’t wait to see what they accomplish.
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Hire 300 teachers of color and we can transform this city in a generation.
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Today we have broke the record for the largest
#InMyShoes
walking tour!! Over 60+ Black & Brown youth have assembled on the corner of N. Williams to see the gentrification. Later they’ll design ideas to bring Black community back to North Portland. Its going to be a great day!!👑
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Driving while Black. Rest in love Jenoah Donald.
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The Colas Construction Company crane reigns over a quiet night sky in Lower Albina, the once Black neighborhood was displaced by gentrification.
Colas Construction is a Black-owned firm that is constructing the first affordable housing unit to welcome Black residents home.
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Let’s start the discussion about Portland’s first Black rodeo by how it began with the live rendition of the Black national anthem while a Black cowgirl waved the Pan African flag atop a white steed. Talk about power and elegance. 👑
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“We can’t do anything until the protests end.” Is not an acceptable answer.
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Nearly nothing is being done for Black people in our city as this time. Our basic standard of living, general safety, and opportunities to advance have not changed since this uprising. The protests and national media have crowded us out of the scene. Local leadership can’t allow
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With the backdrop of gentrification and community displacement in Portland, there is a historic opportunity to do something different with the Lloyd Center. It’s location, size, and infrastructure still make the Lloyd Center, despite all its recent history, a space with unlimited
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Historic investment of epic proportions.
@RukaiyahAdams
, you are at it again. Let’s get to work!!
#BuildBackAlbina
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Getting young Black men out into Oregon’s renowned outdoors!! 🏕
Boyz in the Woods is our annual camping trip!! We aim to show young Black men that the outdoors is a space for them too. We set up tents, hiked, chopped wood, cooked and swam in the beautiful outdoors at Lost Lake.
Thanks to our Board member Kieth Wilson for the support 🏕👑
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There was a lot of marching/protests but not enough coalition building to support a candidates who would bring forth a police-reform agenda. While various groups debated who was a best fit, pro-police groups identified and rallied around candidates and took home big wins tonight.
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I’m glad to see she had the presence of mind and same thought that I did. Needless to say I will be following up on this.
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I hear many elected leaders and public servants use the excuse they can’t “afford” to live in Portland while thousands of working class families, who in many cases have no choice, find a way to make it work and live in Portland on far less income. Inexcusable. Let’s get to work.
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It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get busy. Last week I was appointed by Governor Kotek to the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs. What does the OCBA do? We work the the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equality for Black Oregonians.
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Every kid, 12 and under, should get a free meal at
@trailblazers
games. We have a multi-million dollar arena and players. We should be able to get a hot dog and soda in the hands of every kid who comes to watch again. Let’s make it happen.
@ModaCenter
🍟🌭🏀
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I understand that police have crime statistics, but I am offended that after community meeting after meeting, police are invited to speak FIRST about the community usin crime statistics which is a deficit-based model. Community meetings should start w/ community members talking
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I support the proposed $18 Million dollar cut to PPB proposed by Commissioners
@JoAnnPDX
&
@ChloeEudalyPDX
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@tedwheeler
,
@AmandaFritzRN
, & Dan Ryan to vote yes tomorrow. Reimagine public safety. ✊🏽
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long-term appetite to be the that model city of true change and reform. It’s not unique to Portland, even in Minneapolis, Ground Zero of this movement, they were unable to sustain the momentum of change. What that says to me, is White America, the status quo, is largely
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unaffected by the systemic problems w/in institutions. They feel sympathy for communities of color but by & large aren’t interested in systemic change. Individual white ppl continue to ask”How can we help?” My answer? Get your people, and demand that they act on systemic change.
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Great rising Portland! Are we going to lay down and listen to the outside critics and naysayers who say our City is falling apart and can’t change? I think not! Let’s rise up and get to work, each one can do their part. Let’s get to work! 🚀👑
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Bought coffee for these amazing frontline workers with
@PDXStResponse
this morning. Thank you for all the work you do for our city, providing humane, trauma-informed care to those in need in Portland. Keep up the great work. 🤎⭐️👑
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@tedwheeler
, as much as we are hearing about riots, we need to hear about what you plan to do for Black lives in PDX. What is the plan to protect us? To make sure Black boys have an opportunity to thrive? We are spending too much time talking about the symptoms & not the cause.
Agitators are not led by a conviction to change systemic racism. They are opportunists, using the cover of legitimate protests to sow fear in our communities.
Don't let them.
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I’m going to keep saying it. We are not providing true opportunities for Black youth to thrive in the city of Portland. For youth of color period.
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Today I bought my dream bike. A
@iamspecialized
Diverge.
My accession into Portland is complete. 🚲👑
#BikeLife
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We are on the ground in Montavilla! Oh man do we have a tour for you on Saturday. Mubarak will guide you on a journey through the Ethiopian & Muslim community, tucked quietly into the Montavilla neighborhood. You’ll see restaurants, mosques & more. See you Saturday! 🌹👟👑
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Thank you Elliot for bringing fourth these recommendations. Our committee passed two recommendations to defund the Portland Police Bureau and ban tear gas in two, 7-2 votes, after strong community output. The moment of mtg for me was the Black man who said “We can not wait!”
After a robust meeting tonight with over 130 people,
@PCCEPportland
passed recommendations to "defund the police and refund the community" and to ban chemical weapons, flash-bang grenades and sound weapons. The indignation of the community was palpable.
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And that’s a wrap for Summer 22! We placed 22 young Black men in paid internships this summer. Closer to careers, college and future success. Mission complete.🚀👑
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and appears to be purposely depicting her as an angry Black woman. Wether this was intentional or not, there is a long history of media used to convey messages of Black people. I’ve emailed the paper and asked that they replace the current image with one provided by Commissioner
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Threats and intimidation towards Black women in the Portland area, including those against
@JoAnnPDX
will not be tolerated. Today, a group of 50 Black men sent a public letter to local leaders in support of Black women, including Black trans women. Read the full letter here.
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Let me add I had zero $ in savings, the product of a single mother household. No one put a dime on my down payment. I live in a mixed income neighborhood with working poor on one block and middle class folks on another. All to say, what they say is impossible is possible.
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Powerful evening with
@AlbinaVisionPDX
and the leadership of Winta Yohaness, Albina 1 is officially being built. The first affordable housing development aimed at Black Portlanders in Lower Albina. Let’s get to work. 👑
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Black kids in Cully have access to guns as much as white kids in Lake Oswego have access to college. Give us the resources to shift the culture. We don’t need handouts, we need you to share power.
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Teachers stood their ground, Portland Night Market made history, Blazers win in OT in the first ever In-Season tournament; it was a great day in the Rose City! 🌹👑
#BelieveinPortland
#RipCity
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Hearings w/ large public testimony requests should begin earlier in the day. Elected officials should be prepared to take action when people share their trauma, otherwise don’t ask for it. This is not new information, public has been saying this for decades.
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The Oregon justice system is predatory towards people of color & poor ppl. I know there are hard-working individuals in parts of the system, but we are failing horrendously. I watch families fall victim to the system daily under policies that can only be described as predatory.
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Rallying on the steps of the Supreme Court in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. We are long overdue to see a Black woman serve on the highest bench in our country.
@WordisBondPDX
#KetanjiBrownJackson
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I’m sending 10 of our young Black kings from Portland to West Africa next summer. You heard it here first. 🌍 👑
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Protestors just went by chanting
#MichaelBrown
during day 74 of the
#PortlandProtests
. Anyone who wants them to end or dictate how they are conducted is on the wrong side of history. The People have asked for years and it fell on deaf ears. No justice, no peace.
#BlackLivesMatter
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The 2nd annual
@WordisBondPDX
Snowboard trip was a huge success! Oregon's a beautiful place but it lacks diversity and representation, especially in the outdoors . We are changing that and showing young Black men the outdoors is for them too.
#RepresentationMatters
⛷️⭐️👑
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This to happen. They must multitask. They must introduce relief efforts. They must prioritize Black students returning to school this fall. Black families impacted by the Covid recession. PPB must address disproportionate Black arrests and use of force.
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Today we talked about Islam. We talked about Blackness. We talked about Africa. We tried Somalian food. We talked about finding community in spaces that felt isolating. It was beautiful. Thanks to everyone who showed up. This is what In My Shoes is all wa out. ☪️🌹👑
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My dream for the youth of Portland is to one day have a generation where no one has lost a peer to gun violence. Rest in loves to all the ones we lost. 🤍🕊️👑
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That feeling when your boy is the number two trending topic on Twitter! Let’s go Brett, you took a gamble and it paid off. Way to represent Portland, your family and us Black men. If you haven’t seen
#LoveIsBlindS4
go check it out!! . Congrats to you & Tiff!! 💍👑
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When I moved to Portland in the summer of 2016, it felt like it was on the cusp of being the next great American city. It had that “it” factor. There was a palpable buzz. It’s all gone now and the city feels deeply demoralized and lost its direction. We need a spark ⚡️
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If there are indeed challenges w/ getting the funding out then we except city leadership to help support, not cut the funding. Black communities are reeling right now from economic and community violence. Standing with
@justicerajee
/ImagineBlack on this.
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I traveled to major metropolitan areas in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East in the past month including Singapore, Bali, Paris, Rome, and Cairo. I witnessed nothing in any of those cities that came close to the houseless crisis we are facing in Portland.
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My goal with
@WordisBondPDX
is to uplift unheard voices, use art to tell stories, and inspire the community. 👑
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Portland, WE did that!
The sold-out premiere of the
@WordisBondPDX
The Black Stars documentary was everything we could’ve envisioned and more. Community, joy, and storytelling.
More showings to come in February in celebration of Black History Month.
For now, thank you. ⭐️
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Cities loose talent when their young adults are not engaged at their highest potential. It’s a huge resource inefficiency. It’s a big problem in Portland, I know many youth who have amazing potential but no one has invited them to a table or invested in their leadership.
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We need a new model for redeveloping downtown Portland. One that brings together both private and public local businesses and organizations together, who have a true vested long term interest in the well being of the community, not just outside developers pursuing profits.
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Doing a last walk through for our final walking tour and what do we find, we’re on the front page of the
@ThePortlandTrib
!! Looking forward to a powerful final day of tours and am wearing purple in honor of the late Desmond Turu, Archbishop of South Africa. Be great today! 🤞🏽✊🏽
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The bottom line of elections in Portland tonight; the progressive left wont lay down. Despite an outpouring of money & fear politics, center-left agenda didn’t dominate the day. Tonight shows there is space for further-left voice & Portland is open, at least in part, for change.
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The “hype” Im referring to is the ruin of Portland. I enjoy my neighborhood & neighbors. My work engages some of PDX‘s most vulnerable populations, I am well aware of the challenges. In buying a house my biggest take aways are just how overly complicated & unjust buying a home is
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On Thursday, we are going to tell a story about Portland that’s never been told
From the perspective of young Black men growing up in a post-pandemic city.
You don’t want to miss this.
January 11, 6:30pm. Hollywood Theatre.
Tickets:
⭐️
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Got to check out one of Portland’s most unique transportation systems today, the
#BikeBus
to
@PPSConnect
Vernon K-8 organized by the one & only
@CoachBalto
!! Great music, fun, & exercise for students and parents. Lots of opportunity to connect this to community building too. 🚀👑
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Hardesty. Perhaps her official photo would be a place to start. It is unacceptable in todays age where we are working towards racial equity for this type of bias explicit or implicit to exist. I hope to see this paper updated to reflect images that empower and honor all people.
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Recent stats show only 19% of Portland Black students in 3rd grade read at grade level. 8th graders were reading at a 6th grade level. This summer the 20 new youth ambassadors to
@WordisBondPDX
will each receive a copy of the Autobiography of Malcolm X. Lets build some new stats!
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with
@Portland_State
this summer at the Karl Miller Center. Our ambassadors will be working in state of the art classroom. We have 42 young Black men in paid internships. Who else wants to invest in youth leadership? My line is open. 👑
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