Posts Tagged ‘Oregon’

Will Hip-Hop Ever Reach Its Full Potential? The Worth of Women

Will Hip-Hop Ever Reach Its Full Potential? The Worth of Women How will hip hop ever grow to its full potential when the very gender that reproduces our future artists, activists, columnists, producers, and entrepreneurs of our urban community are belittled to almost an object for the testosterone filled...
September 9th, 2009 | PDX SOCIAL | Read More

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

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

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

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

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