Articles By: rahmielmitchell

Back to School Jefferson High School & Encouragement from Community

Back to School Jefferson High School Men and Friends, Today is the first day of school at Jefferson High School. A group of local NE people gathered to offer students words of encouragement. This gathering coincides with the Million Father March coordinated by the Black Star Project in Chicago, the gathering...
September 8th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Ugly Truth: Blount might not get a chance to play again

I read an article in the Seattlepi.com about Blount ( the Oregon football player ) who punched another player after a game.  This article thinks he may never play another down in college football.  Do you think that is fair? Read the article below: Oregon RB Blount punches Boise State player Boise,...
September 4th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Portland Spirit Boat Party/ Labor Day Cruise

On Labor Day weekend Sunday September the 6th “Maybach Entertainment” is booking the Portland Spirit Boat for a luxury party! Come party with Maybach before school starts! THERE WILL BE THREE DANCE FLOORS ON THE BOAT! WITH TWO DJ’s. THERE WILL BE A BAR WITH A LARGE ALCOHOL MENU AS WELL...
September 2nd, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Will Hip-Hop EVER Reach its FULL Potential? Diezel P

FROM STORY TO GLORY By Diezel P Don’t let the title of this column fool you, I can’t say that I only have a positive definition for this blatant headline.  Hip Hop definitely is a story OF glory, given that during its early existence and interchangeable styles through the 80’s and 90’s era,...
August 31st, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

New Movement gaining momentum in North PDX: “Black Men Working”

If we do not try to help our next generation of minority leaders, it could lead to disaster. In Portland, there are a large numbers of young adult males involved in gangs, drugs, and alcohol abuse. We all know that having a father or at least a positive male role model is crucial in the development of...
August 31st, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Pure HYPE: Tuesday Night Break Dance Challenge for CASH!!

Break dance is a dance style, born out of the hip-hop genre, that normally takes place on the street. It has been called street dancing by some dancing professionals. It consists of dancing to music that has been remixed in order to prolong the breaks in the music. A person who does this form of dancing...
August 31st, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

New way of looking at FITNESS: Andre Petett Style

Ampitude Fitness A new way of looking at fitness. Amptitude fitness was born out of basic quest:  Achieving the best I can in physical expression and helping others learn to do the same. The company looks at the process simply as fundamentals.  8 fundamentals to be exact.  A topic we will discuss...
August 31st, 2009 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Extraordinary Photographer: Paul G. Event Photographer What’s Happening PDX

I believe that photography is a magical thing; it lets us communicate emotion, light, color and texture by pressing a button. I love the thrill of looking through the viewfinder and releasing the shutter at the most perfect moment. Nothing brings me more joy then being able to watch others as they re-experience...
August 31st, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Video of Cool Nutz “Meeting of the Minds”

When all is said and done radio still packs quite a punch for underground music in PDX. I know it’s the age of the Internet and most people will listen to the content of their iPods rather than that of the radio stations.  However there are still those that prefer the human interaction that a DJ offers...
August 24th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

PDX: Free 1st Annual Hip-Hop in the Park Concert Aug. 30th

Unlikely Candidate Enlists National Recording Artists to Bring Free Hip-Hop to Fernhill Park Quality Hip-Hop Returns to its Origins in Neighborhood Park: PORTLAND, OR – Emmaus Church hosts their first annual Hip-Hop in the Park on August 30th. The free 2-hour concert will showcase several national...
August 24th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More