One day away from the big event! And this one you’re actually invited to! It’s the hot-off-the-press edition of Street Roots for April 29. Vendors will be hitting the streets Friday morning with the latest news. Here’s what’s headed your way:
Gay, grey and groundbreaking: Gay & Grey PDX celebrates and advocates for the lives of an estimated 10,000 gay seniors in Portland. Stacy Brownhill reports on their work, their accomplishments and the journey ahead.
TANF proposals work through the Legislature: Advocates relieved time limit won’t change, but worry about long-term effects of cutting support services. Amanda Waldroupe reports on what’s in flux for poor families across Portland.
‘FBI: Taken’ exhibit resonates with Portland filmmaker: Neil H. Simon’s documentary looks inside the daily life of a unique internment camp that was the destination of Portland’s Japanese residents.
Poetic justice: Street poets break down stereotypes and prejudice with the power of words.
Finding peace beyond prison, and the words to express the lessons inside: An interview with Portland author Jason Breedlove.
Western States Center: A new column from the Western States Center United Communities program on the shared values between communities of color and the LGBTQ community.
Plus much, much more, including news, a vendor profile, poetry and commentaries. It’s hot stuff for a cool weekend. Stop by your friendly neighborhood vendor tomorrow and pick up a copy for the weekend!