The show explores the role of media in democracy in the age of billionaires  Lanita Duke teaching Granddaughter about audio (Photo courtesy of Lanita Duke) The award-winning radio show Fighting the Power  last month was named Best Non-Fiction Podcast 2025 for their episode, “Democracy Dies When the Fourth Estate Complies.” The Portland-based radio show was honored by the NZ -New Zealand-Web Fest, an international event celebrating digital media around the world. The award was

A Black History Month Celebration Photo courtesy of SEI Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is excited to announce the return of the annual Culture+ Commerce Market, a dynamic pop-up marketplace showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering the community an opportunity to support and engage with local vendors while celebrating Black excellence in business. Held during Bla

20th Annual Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade Event Photo courtesy of the Rose Parade. What started out nineteen years ago by the 82nd Avenue Business Association, has turned into a must-see event, hosted by community groups and enjoyed by all. To celebrate the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year, neighbors, businesses and community groups are filling a weekend of fun events that highlights the diversity of Portland's Eastside. The 20th year theme: “History of East Po

Affordable Housing Tenants Ask Judge to Rein in Tear Gas Near ICE Facility Law enforcement officers stand in the street to allow vehicles to leave a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest in Portland, OR October 11 2025. (AP photo/Jenny Kane, File) (AP) — Multiple residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have bought gas masks to wear in their own homes to protect themselves from tear gas fired by federal agents outside the im

Highlighting local culture in the airport’s renovation Left: Lettie Jane Rennekamp. Photo by Christopher Diego. Right: Mark Small. Photo courtesy of the artist.  In collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is excited to announce that Oregon artists Lettie Jane Rennekamp and Mark Small have each been chosen to create a mural design for the exit halls at the Portland International Airport (PDX), anticipated to be installed in spring 20