ON: Leaving (and Loving) Portland
A mixed millenial’s search for community and identity in America’s whitest metropolis. I find it a little ironic that so many Californians are moving to the Pacific Northwest, and yet…
On: Halloween, Holocene and PDX Nightlife
This grumpy rant might read like a personal attack on Holocene, because it is. Halloween is one of the few holidays I have become increasingly jaded about over the years.…
On: Baltimore, Cloaks, and Daggers
The word of the day is ruthless. It’s not a word I can use to describe Baltimore protesters. It’s the word that comes to mind when I see things like…
On: Marshawn Lynch and the Matrix
Before this season, I wasn’t a fan of Marshawn Lynch at all. Granted, that had less do with him as a person and more to do with him not being…
On: Measure 91 and the OLCC
Anyone who knows me knows I’m cynical about politics. And for good reason. That said, I’m a big proponent of politicking for your interests, which brings me to Measure 91.…
On: Economic Protest
This past weekend, a lot of us saw the video of Portland Police beating and tasing a 16-year-old. To make matters worse, this comes at time when there are anti-police…
On: Post Hype Media
I’ve been talking a lot about politics lately, but this week, I have to call myself out. Despite being a fan of all the music coming out of Portland, I…
On: “Leaders”
Ever criticized a “Black leader?” Does this response sound familiar? “How dare you talk about me? At least I’m doing something?” Is it getting tired yet? Let’s be real. You…
On: Ferguson Solidarity
Saidah Wilson contributed to this essay. Why are people surprised? What exactly is shocking about the police rolling through towns with tanks and tear-gassing Black people? This isn’t the 1500…
On: Classics
Remember the mid 2000s, when there was a national push for artists to “make their Illmatic?” Questlove made the famous Illmatic quote about Jay-Z before the release of The Black…