Mar 29, 2019 | Black or African American, Music and Art, Story
“We’re not shy about the fact that we’re reclaiming space and trying to re-indigenize space…” says Haile. “We’re redefining what an art gallery is and can be for a community.” Leila Haile | Co-Owner Share this Story Perched along either end of Portland’s historic...
Mar 29, 2019 | Beauty, Black or African American, Fashion and Accessories, Health and Wellness, Story
“When I saw that I was in Time Magazine, I thought, ‘This is where I need to be,” Abibat Durosimi | Creator Share this Story In 2011, Abibat Durosimi found herself backstage before a Prince concert doing makeup for the Purple Wonder himself.After a fateful Portland...
Mar 18, 2019 | Fashion and Accessories, Native Owned/ Indigenous, Story
“I come from a culture and lineage of people that have been storytellers ever since we have been here. I want to keep our stories alive.” Palani Bearghost | Owner of NEO Clothing Share this Story As a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes: Mandan, Hidatsa, and...
Nov 23, 2018 | Asian, Fashion and Accessories, Story
“Nationally, there’s a misconception that in order to succeed, you have to compete and win. They’re always competing and they’re getting tired. It’s not healthy.” — Katsu Tanaka With so much of our lives dictated by...
Nov 23, 2018 | Asian, Fashion and Accessories, Story
“If you have something creative, people will eventually find you. Rather than exponential growth and exponential decay, I think it’s great to have consistency and longevity in a brand.” — Wookie “When I was in the 7th...
