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The Nigerian Olympic Uniform By Actively Black Is A Nod To Community
Lanny Smith’s athleisure label created Team Nigeria’s competitive and ceremonial looks in partnership with Portland’s Amen, Amen. Studio. On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not just a pageant of athletic prowess but a celebration of national identity. The outfits athletes wear during this procession are a visual shorthand, telling a story of culture, pride, and collective spirit. Team Nigeria will be sporting uniforms designed by Actively Black, an athleisure brand known for its commitment to athletic utility and cultural narrative. Founded by Lanny Smith, a former professional basketball player, the brand has made a name for itself by fusing performance wear with a deep respect for African heritage and history. Smith tapped Portland-based design studio Amen, Amen. to create garments that go beyond fabric and into artistic commentary. The resulting looks create statements, symbols, and sometimes even silent protests that reflect the ethos and aspirations of Nigerian athletes.
News: Unto Others Release New Track ‘Angel of the Night’ and More
Portland’s Goth metal rockers Unto Others are sending shock waves with their latest track “Angel of the Night” from Century Media. This track will be supporting their third full-length album Never, Neverland coming out September 20. The group has embarked on a new trip in their music...
Portland State's Ann Cudd: What's next
Ann Cudd's first year leading Portland State University took a dramatic turn when student protests over the war in Gaza broke out on campus in the spring, leading to arrests and $750,000 in damages at the school library. Why it matters: While the school was just one across the nation...
The Former Sudra Space Has Flipped — Again
Less than a month after vegan Indian mainstay the Sudra flipped into Bar Asha, it has closed again. The closure was announced in a since-deleted Instagram post that said the bar would rework its menu and concept before reopening. Owner Sanjay Chandrasekaran confirmed the temporary closure to Eater via email, and said he aims to reopen in August.
Barn Radio Hosts Late-Night DJ-Led Events Downtown
Portland has long cemented its status as a vital hub for electronic music in the U.S. thanks to welcoming venues like Holocene and 45 East, and promoters like Spend the Night and Juice Drum and Bass. But over the past few years, it feels as though a new wellspring has burst open as the concert calendar has been flooded with new DJ nights, underground events, and new spaces.
Student Rock Opera “The Last Dragon” Returns to the Stage After 40 Years
College art doesn’t always age well, especially after more than 40 years. But The Last Dragon, a rock opera staged at the University of Oregon in the ‘80s, not only bonded its cast and crew for life, but belts out an important message about staying true to yourself. Most of The Last Dragon’s original cast and crew will reunite at the Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) for a three-night run Aug. 8–10. After recouping production costs, proceeds from The Last Dragon will be used as seed money for a new UO theater scholarship.
OHSU Foundation announces new board members
The OHSU Foundation has appointed Kelly Schrader as its new board chair, Eric Dishman as vice chair, and five new trustees to its board. The OHSU Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees comprised of civic and business leaders who help the Foundation ignite the power of philanthropy in support of OHSU’s missions.
Portland church vandalized with foam, community rallies to support cleanup efforts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A church in the St. Johns Neighborhood is covered in fire extinguisher foam after vandals invaded the sanctuary last weekend. The pastor of Bethel Baptist Church says the foam coated their sanctuary, the hallways, the basement, and upstairs. Portland Police Bureau is investigating this incident,...
Portland Opera comes out against Keller Auditorium renovation project
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Local arts groups are taking the stage with their opinions on the future of Keller Auditorium. This comes as the Portland City Council plans to consider various proposals to either renovate the space for potential seismic activity, or build an entirely new space. The Halprin Landscape...
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Death of NBA Free Agency
The Portland Trail Blazers have been completely quiet in this summer’s NBA Free Agent market despite needing help at multiple positions on the roster. This has caused continued, low-level concern for Blazers fans, eager to see their team improve from a 21-win season. Some of the reasons for Portland’s...
After ‘Top Chef Masters’ Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies In Paddleboarding Accident, Authorities Try To Piece Together What Happened
Acclaimed chef and television personality Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearances on Top Chef Masters and her innovative Portland restaurant Beast, died last week in a drowning accident at 49, and now fans are paying tribute to her life. Pomeroy’s body was recovered from the Willamette River near Corvallis on...
DA-elect Nathan Vasquez questions timing of DA’s new jury selection policy
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt this week said he plans to prohibit prosecutors from exercising “peremptory challenges” of prospective jurors in misdemeanor trials, saying the practice “has long created credible evidence of racial and ethnic exclusion of jurors.”. Schmidt in an email to his staff on...
Substance abuse beds at Unity Center delayed until August
The opening of beds for people suffering from severe substance abuse at Unity Center for Behavioral Health has been delayed, a Multnomah County health official told commissioners Tuesday. The psychiatric emergency center announced in May 2023 that it planned to add nine beds by this past spring for people suffering...
On the Go with Ayo at Washington County Fair
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - Get in on all the fair fun happening this week at the Washington County Fair. FOX 12′s Ayo Elise was in Hillsboro this morning for a look at all the fun. For more details about the Washington County Fair, click here.
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