I’m thrilled to share that I, along with @Dame_Lillard, are the recipients of @SelfEnhancement’s Soul of the City Awards this year!

Inspired by the Black entrepreneurs who told their stories and presented orignal products at tonight’s Pitch Black competition. Congrats to Let ‘Em Cook, winning both this year’s Pitch Black AND Pitch Black Food!!.#pdx #blackexcellence #shopblack

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Fun times and good vibes at the annual Kenton Street Fair! It warms my heart to see Portlanders celebrating our unique neighborhoods and main streets. #pdx #shoplocal.#community #summertime

Abolish ICE rally at the downtown Portland waterfront. We The People are the first line of defense against mass deportations! ✊🏾🔥. #resist #abolishICE.#nohumanisillegal #defendmigrants

Clear skies and happy faces at the Jade International Night Market!. I love seeing Portland celebrate our Asian and Pacific Islander communities!. #pdx #apiheritage.#culture #festival

Loving the vibes and beautiful community gathered at the 5th Annual Healthy Living Symposium at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church! ✊🏾🖤✨. #pdx #pdxevents #healingjustice.#WeHealWithHope.#blackhealthmatters

Neighbors across Portland are coming together to promote safety and kindness this week with National Night Out. I stopped by the Boise Neighborhood, and special shout out to Woodlawn NA for inviting to perform some poetry!. #pdx #unity #nightout

Black Voices Matter!! At the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center for Black Podcast Fest PDX. #pdx #community

Hundreds of Oregonians gathered together for the annual family BBQ for Senator @JeffMerkley!!. #pdx #orpol.#democracy #vote

Beautiful day at the North Portland Odd Fellows Lodge’s community celebration. Plus, a special display of the Roosevelt Rough Writers exhibit!. #pdx #unity

There have been hundreds of lawsuits against Donald Trump and his administration since Jan 1, showing how the courts can be a successful strategy to resist creeping authoritarianism and civil injustice. #pdx #orpol.#protectdemocracy #resist.

Fascinating conversation about state lawsuits against recent federal actions, featuring Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and retired Oregon Chief Justice Thomas Balmer. A full house at @PDXCityClub Friday Forum!!

Rainbows are EVERYWHERE today at Portland Pride. I absolutely love seeing the community celebrate the beauty of our collective diversity. #proud

Supporting the trans community at Portland Trans Pride!. #transrights #pride #pdx

Photos from yesterday’s Good Trouble Lives On march. We stand against ICE and mass deportations!. #pdx #resist.#peoplepower ✊🏾🔥

Today is the 5 year anniversary of Congressman John Lewis. A beautiful tribute was organized this afternoon at the North Portland Library, which included a children’s story time and singing “We Shall Overcome” together. Let’s get into some good trouble in his memory!! ✊🏾

Celebrating France’s Liberation at Bastille Day in NW Portland!. The French sure know how to storm a prison! 🇫🇷. #pdx #frenchie #summervibes

Busy and absolutely packed at the biggest street fair of the year! Happy Mississippi Street Fair!! 🙌🏾 🔥. #pdx #smallbiz #nopo #shoplocal

Attending the first annual Ebony Collective Coalition brunch and fundraiser! This amazing team promotes social and economic equity for Black communities in Multnomah County. #pdx #giveblack #community #blacklove

Brown Hope and Lulove Healing are hosting Gather: an Interdependence Day Potluck on Wednesday July 2nd, an invitation to build bridges in the spirit of interdependence and collective resilience. Hope you’ll Gather with us!!. #GatherPDX #BeTheFire

Bringing the vibe today at My People’s Market! Love seeing our creative Black, Brown, and Indigenous entrepreneurs out here in STYLE!!! 💃🏾🔥. #pdx #shoplocal.#buyblack #togetherwethrive