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The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Walidah Imarisha. About Walidah: Walidah Imarisha is the co-editor of Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements, and her book Angels with Dirty Faces: Three Stories of Crime, Prison and Redemptio…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Nikeisah Newton. About Nikeisah: Chef Nikeisah Newton founded Meals for Heels (M4H), a late-night meal delivery service for Portland's sex worker community. M4H brings fresh, delicious meals to those with less access to heal…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Randal Wyatt. About Randal: Randal Wyatt is a philanthropist, hip hop artist, and community activist in Portland, OR. As a native to the city, he has watched as various disparities and predatory practices have displaced and …

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Karma Rivera. About Karma: With her clever, edgy lyricism and riotous stage persona, Karma Rivera has established herself as one of the rising stars of the Portland hip-hop scene. Born in Chicago, the American rapper and son…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Liz Fouther-Branch and Bobby Fouther. About Liz: Liz Fouther-Branch, B.S.E., M.S.E, is a retired educator turned Historical Storyteller and Equity Facilitator that has spent more than 40 years working and volunteering for ar…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with SOBLACC (Southern Oregon Black Leaders, Activists and Community Coalition). About SOBLACC: SOBLACC is creating a space that embraces Blackness in all its forms and celebrates the culture of being Black, and is holding space …

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Richard Brown. About Richard: Richard J Brown is a community activist. An early advocate of Community Policing, Brown has served as one of the original members of the Chief’s Forum, an advisory board member for the N/E Commu…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Katharine Phelps. About Katharine: Katharine Phelps is a world citizen, educator, and mother of three. Her professional and service work has centered around early childhood education, literacy, and community building with a …

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Willie and Bruce R. Poinsette (yes, my parents). About Willie: Willie Poinsette is the Co-Founder and President of Respond to Racism in LO. She is a retired school principal and Central Office Administrator from Portland Pub…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Janita Jones. About Janita: Janita Jones is a curator of memorable moments and happy sweats. She is the owner of JJT Studios, home of The Tribe Called Sweat. For early access to Blacktastic Adventure episodes and more, becom…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with BASE (Black Alliance & Social Empowerment). About BASE: Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE) is a volunteer nonprofit community organization, established in 2020, that provides a welcoming, supportive, and shareable pl…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Alexis Braly James. About Alexis: Alexis Braly James is the CEO and founder of Construct The present, a leadership activation and culture change consulting firm. They provide strategy implementation for organizations through…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Joy Alise Davis. About Joy Alise: Joy Alise Davis is a Cincinnati native who graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and from Parsons School of Design with a Master of Arts in Theories o…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with S. Renee Mitchell. About Renee: S. Renee Mitchell, a 2019 Spirit of Portland winner, is best described as a Creative Revolutionist™, which includes being a published author, playwright, poet, curriculum designer, multi-media…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Bill Deiz. About Bill: Bill Deiz is now retired after a nearly 40 year career as a radio and television news reporter and news anchorman in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. CNN features Bill in the recent documentary…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with the Father's Group in Bend, Oregon. About The Father's Group: The Father’s Group (est. Bend, Oregon 2019) is an organization working for the betterment and uplifting of students, by using the Arts as a bridge to teach cultur…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with Melissa Lowery. About Melissa: Melissa Lowery is the Director of Black Girl In Suburbia, a proud mother and wife, and the Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Jesuit High School. For early access to Blacktastic Adve…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In this episode, I speak with photographer, dancer and writer Intisar Abioto. About Intisar: Intisar Abioto (b. Memphis, TN. 1986) is an artist working across photography, dance, and writing. Moving from the visionary and embodied root of Blackgirl South…

The Blacktastic Adventure is an ongoing interview series that explores Oregon's Black diaspora. In the flagship episode, I spoke with award-winning writer and creative Donovan Smith. Check out the conversation after the conversation above and watch Episode 1 here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CImg82MnX2G/ About Donovan: Donovan Smith is an an-award…