Black News Updates
Luke Campbell, of 2 Live Crew, Runs for Mayor of Miami
Former rapper turned businessman says his campaign comes after decades of activism
2011-05-23
MIAMI (AP) -- It's a late Friday night in a Little Havana restaurant when Luther “Luke” Campbell's campaign volunteer suggests announcing to the handful of other diners that a candidate for Miami-Dade County mayor is in their midst.
The former rapper nods in agreement, then jokingly reconsiders as the curly-haired volunteer walks away. Her short-shorts are demure by Miami standards, even practical on a humid night, but maybe the older couple she's approaching will get the idea that his campaign is about booty shaking. Read the complete article
'Boardwalk' Celebrates Popular Parker Brothers Board Game
More than a game now, Monopoly has become a multi-million dollar franchise
2011-05-19
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
In 1935, Charles Darrow, au unemployed salesman from Philadelphia, got a patent on Monopoly, a board game ostensibly inspired by another named The Landlord. The original had been invented over three decades earlier by a Quaker named Lizzie Phillips as a means of illustrating capitalism’s tendency to enrich property owners at the expense of impoverishing renters.All of the above is chronicled in Under the Boardwalk, a delightful documentary directed by Kevin Tostado which is certain to delight any Monopoly fan. Read the complete article
Help Kickstart Groundbreaking Artists with Disabilities Show
A Somewhat Secret Place
2011-05-17
This groundbreaking art-show about and by the disabled is planned to open July 7th in Portland Oregon but funding is still short for the compete program. Enough pledges must be gathered before June 20th.Those who pledge will get tickets to special events and be proudly posted on the donors list
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World Arts Foundation Honors Black Artists This Sunday
Portland event will feature performance, music
2011-05-12
This Sunday, the World Arts Foundation, Inc. will be holding an Honor Roll Tribute to Portland’s African American cultural heritage.
Starting at 3 p.m. May 15 at Maranatha Church, 4222 NE 12th Ave. Paul Knauls – the Mayor of Albina – will host and emcee an afternoon of tribute and musical celebration. After the Maranatha event, the evening will continue at the Conga Club, at Northeast Alberta and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from 7 to 9 p.m. Read the complete article
Hammer-Toting Marvel Comics Superhero Comes to Big Screen
'Thor' lays the groundwork for upcoming 'Avengers' franchise
2011-05-09
Kam Williams, Special to The Skanner News
Created by the legendary Stan Lee back in the early '60s, it’s taken almost a half-century for Thor to arrive on the big screenThis worthwhile adaptation was directed by four-time Oscar-nominee Kenneth Branagh, and stars Chris Hemsworth in the title role, an Australian actor who bears a striking resemblance to a young Brad Pitt Read the complete article
A Brief History of African Americans in Portland
How Black pioneers, founders and civil rights activists settled a 'whites-only' state
2011-05-03
Helen Silvis of The Skanner News
Black pioneers were among the first non-Native people to settle the West. More than 40 of them are buried in Salem’s Pioneer Cemetery. But while a few found a welcome and freedom in Oregon, many others did not. Read the complete article
Meet Portlands First Ladies of Fashion Art, Music
Who sets the trends in Portland?
2011-05-01
The Skanner News
Mark your calendars trendsetters. The Ladies1st Fashion, Art, and Music Expo is set for 1pm – 6pm, May 7 at the TA Event Center, 300 NE Multnomah Ave.
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Portland Entrepreneur Pushes DreCut Hip Hop Clothing Line
Perhaps the most telling of Andrews’ designs is 'Everything I Do I Do It Big'
2011-04-28
Brian Stimson Of The Skanner News
Well known among many hip hop artists in Portland, Bendrea Andrews decided to start a strictly promotional side to his music production business by printing shirts for his friends and family Read the complete article
VIDEO: Washed Ashore Art Exhibit Opens at PCC Sylvania
Plastic found on Oregon's beaches becomes eyeopening art
2011-04-19
The Skanner News
“Washed Ashore” is a collection of giant sculptures of the sea creatures most threatened by discarded plastics in the ocean. Read the complete article
VIDEO: FBI Releases Case File on Murder of Rap Artist Biggie Smalls
Files detail discussion about Tupac, Death Row Records, Bad Boy and LA police
2011-04-13
The Skanner News
The FBI has released case files on the shooting murder of rap artist Christopher “Biggie Smalls” Wallace, AKA Notorious B.I.G. Read the complete article
