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We have a NEW podcast called Sharing Culture and I can’t wait for all of y’all to tap in and listen!
I’m so proud of this project I have been working on for with , these conversations have been really dynamic.
Episode One drops today and it features my team mate, co- cofounder and Housing Director Lillian Green who does so many amazing things both at ECG and in the world. This episode is about how EGC got started, some of our goals and just enough shade to add some spice. I love working with this woman she is a powerhouse and her commitment to future generations is inspiring. This episode drops on all major steaming platforms about 1pm.
Episode Zero has been out for about a week and is a delightful conversation between myself and the brilliant where we talk about EGC, this new project and sharing.
I hope y’all are both inspired and become more empowered to share after listening!
Next weeks episode features my scandal and EGCs unofficial intern , and after that episodes will drop every other week!
Happy listening!

Happy Juneteenth Black folks!
Please make a donation to my org at www.equitablegivingcircle.org! We appreciate the enthusiastic support in feeding and caring for our community.

Make sure y’all vote! This special election will inform what happens at our schools and also the county commissioners race is on this ballot.

If you need a solid voter guide check out , they do a really thoughtful and beautiful job creating one and I highly recommend it!

https://www.imagineblack.org/voterguide
November 8th is the last day to turn in you ballot! Don’t forget to vote.

This weekend is going to be litty! is hosting the Black Podcast Fest at the and it’s going to be a fun, informative and laughter filled time!
Join me and for a spicy conversation about the patriarchy on Sunday evening. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation or the whole juicy weekend!

It’s pantry day. Come by and swoop some groceries. Every Thursday from 10-2pm🖤✨

It’s pantry day! Every Thursday we have a free pantry for Black and Brown community members, set up like a small farmers market stand. All folks have to do is show up. We have produce, pantry items, proteins, and generally some fun items like houseplants or home good items. We hope to see you there!
Located at
4212 NE Prescott
10am-2pm
Accomplices we always need more dollars and extra hands if you want to get involved!

This is TODAY Wednesday 8/31! See you there! we have back to school supplies, rain gear and more to share 🖤🌻✨

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No politics involved, though mothers and birthing people are heavily politicized. See you Saturday to celebrate the closing of this incredible art exhibit!
Join us Saturday at to celebrate our show ‘Motherhood’ featuring



We’ll have some live music and a dessert tasting by .feast! This is free, open to the public and family friendly event.

Being a politician might not be for me but an artist life is.
If you’re looking for something to do this evening please join us tonight for the opening reception of the show ‘Morherhood’ I curated at featuring



(me)
Reception is tonight Saturday 8/6 from 5-8pm in Kenton!
It’s a stunning show and I’m elated for folks to experience it🖤🎨✨

A better Portland is possible and it’s going to happen when we all start tapping in and actively do our part. That means more voting. That means more community services and action. That means meeting your neighbors. That means sharing resources. Consistently.
Hiiiii again. I went radio silence post the May 2022 primary election due to exhaustion and frankly a lack of interest in saying much. The loss wasn’t particularly sad for me, but a rough loss for the future of Portland. I sent private emails and messages to thank folks and took space to breath, regroup, heal, and settle into my new place (we moved 10 day before the election, which was planned before I had even decided to run-my new place dreamy af ). I warned y’all I was a different kind of candidate and after giving myself to the public for nearly six months I needed a break. I needed to be with my kid, who the press dragged unnecessarily. He took that s**t hard. He’s fine now, but PDX press yall raggedy and your crappy antics were harmful to a child. I will never forget that.
I do want to say big thank you publicly to all the folks who helped on the campaign, staff, volunteers, those two genius teens I hired, everyone that donated and cheered me on. I appreciate y’all. I met some really incredible people campaigning and I’ll treasure that forever. It was amazing
Running for public office is ugly. Politics is a very unproductive dusty space that isn’t eager to actually make changes that better society or take care of people and it shows. I’m sure there is some politico will I will read that and be livid but it’s true. I am glad I ran but it’s not for me. I don’t really see me going down that road again. I also don’t see many more women, Black people, or radically caring candidates step up unless we as a community get more involved. About 30% of Portland voted in May. That’s not a democracy and we can’t ask folks to give so much if we as a collective don’t show up and do out part. It’s a two way street. Also nothing changes if we don’t participate.
More in the comments. ⬇️