Posts Tagged ‘achievement’

ISSA is performing this Thursday Aug. 20th

Issa Diop is performing this Thursday Aug. 20th for the 1st time in VANCOUVER (WA). Don’t miss out on this event! Free Giveaways from Rockstars and CIROC Vodka.  This Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 9:00pm at Club ZOO 9310 NE 76th St. Vancouver, WA. Issa has an extraordinary musical career in the...
August 18th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Cool Nutz Calls out all PDX Hip Hop leaders for “Meeting of the Minds” Aug.19th

I saw this article in the Portland Observer: Feedback encouraged An open forum discussion about the current and future state of hip-hop in Portland will take place during a “Meeting of the Minds,” Wednesday, Aug.19 at 7p.m. at the Ash Street, 225 S.W. Ash St. Topics of discussion will include...
August 16th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

PSU student get’s FREE Health Care…Are you Eligible?

Get Story I read in the Portland Observer about Rebecca Gray who is able to pursue a career in psychology thanks to a program that pays for her health insurance. Eases stress of going to school When Debbie Stone talks about what Kaiser Permanente’s free health care program has done for her students,...
August 16th, 2009 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

Portland Movie Premiere: Aug. 7th - Aug. 28th

A white rapper (Chris Murray), his lost gun and the unexpected ways violence can cycle through six wildly disparate lives is the backdrop for a world premiere play called “Bullet Round,” opening Friday, Aug. 7 at Theater! Theatre! 3430 S.E. Belmont. Tickets are $15 for all performances and...
August 16th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

PDX: Got dunks? This is your chance to prove it! Be judged by a celebrity panel JULY 31-AUG 2ND

JULY 31-AUG 2ND Miller Paint Slam Dunk Contest Got dunks? This is your chance to prove it! Enter the Slam Dunk Contest and be judged by a celebrity panel, and a huge crowd of fellow players! The winner will be king of adidas Center Court for a year, and will receive a Trail Blazers Street Jam apparel...
July 29th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

PDX: Have you heard of Say Hey? Aug. 13th

What is it?  “SAY HEY, NW!” is a reception sponsored quarterly by Partners in Diversity to welcome new professionals of color relocating to Oregon and Southwest Washington.  The event brings together professionals new to the area, with a more established “welcoming brigade”.  The people attending...
July 29th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

PDX: New Leadership takes Reign, Who is Charles Wilhoite?

As the Portland Business Alliance begins its 140th year as the Portland region’s chamber of commerce, new leadership has taken the reigns. Charles Wilhoite, director of Willamette Management Associates, will become the new board chair. “Charles has been involved in so many important issues...
July 16th, 2009 | GREEN COMMUNITY | Read More

PSU Football-Girl’s-What’s In It For You!

Football 101 - A Girl’s Guide to Football - What’s In It For You Author: Jessica Hardwick Can I tell you how tired I am of single women complaining about how hard it is to meet a decent man? The problem is not a dearth of quality men. In fact, I know quite a few single gems. The problem exists...
July 9th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

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What’s happening PDX is a non-profit online networking blogazine that allows the Portland urban community the opportunity to network and read about events online. Our mission is to serve as the premier resource for connecting aspiring and accomplished minorities in Oregon. Our goal is to share ideas...
July 8th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

Renovations save Lodge

Billy Webb celebrates with open house The Billy Webb Elks Lodge, a beloved social hub in Portland’s African American community for generations, has recently gotten a facelift thanks to the National Association of Minority Contractors of Oregon and many volunteers. Constructed in 1926 as the Colored...
June 26th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More