Apr 29, 2020 | Fashion and Accessories, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Music and Art, Native Owned/ Indigenous, Story
“I knew I wanted to be an artist; beading was something that always came easily to me, and that was my way of giving myself a voice,” Caroline Blechert | Founder Creations for Continuity Share this Story Sitting down with Inuvialuit/Iñupiaq artist Caroline Blechert...
Apr 29, 2020 | Food and Bev, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Native Owned/ Indigenous, Story
“When we lose a culture, we lose our self-identity. We want to keep that intact and give hope to people through what we do with our business.” Hugh Amaguq Ahnatook | Founder Sacred Waters Fish Company Share this Story Imagine a thank you gift so big, so impactful, it...
Apr 29, 2020 | Asian, Fashion and Accessories, Health and Wellness, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Story
“Whether you have championship belts to your name, or are throwing a punch for the first time, we are here to welcome you, and to have your back in the journey, wherever it takes you. What matters to us is that you walk into the world, knowing that you are capable of...
Apr 29, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Home goods, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Professional Services, Story
“Customer service is where you’re really supporting strangers. If you do it right, it’s one of the most inclusive things ever. Anyone can walk in from the street. It costs you nothing to treat them like a magical human being, no matter who they are.” Paloma Medina |...
Jan 30, 2020 | Black or African American, Food and Bev, Mercatus Magazine, Mercatus Magazine Vol. 2, Story
“Sex workers are everywhere,” Newton says. “We all know someone who is a sex worker, [but we may not] know they’re a sex worker… This is bigger than Portland. It’s bigger than me [and] it’s bigger than sex work. It’s caring for sex workers. It’s caring for trans...
