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: “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: Revolution in the Age of Reproduction
When we talk about great Black leaders, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. practically roll off the tongue. After all, they made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause. They…
Jessie Sponberg Runs for Multnomah County Sheriff
I’ve heard Jessie “Ozone” Sponberg say a lot of crazy stuff… So when I heard he was running for Sheriff of Multnomah County (i.e. Portland), I thought he was blowing…
Blue Monk Shutting Down
Conspiracy theorists will go to town with this, I’m sure. The Blue Monk – the venue that quickly became a buzzword for the War On Hip-Hop over the past two…
Casey Jarman’s Open Letter to Portland’s Music Scene
Former Willamette Week editor Casey Jarman recently penned a compelling open letter to Portland’s music community in regards to what he describes as the police and fire marshal’s “repeated and…
Portland’s Hot Sh***y Mess
Writing doesn’t pay all the bills, so I spend my weekdays working as a receptionist in Portland’s South Waterfront area. The area attracts a lot of upper-middle class residents. Portland…
Razor Tongue Radio Debuts on Trak Life Radio
Shao Sosa and B-Dub‘s Tacoma-based radio show Razor Tongue Radio was recently picked up by LA-based Trak Life Radio and they launched their first show on the network last night. Featuring music…