Street Roots talks with acclaimed documentary director Alan Adelson about his latest film, ‘The People vs. Agent Orange’ A merican chemical companies made an enduring mark on the human species with the creation of Agent Orange. While no longer in use, the ...
16 Jun 2021 - Emily Green
‘Radical Humility’ editor Rebekah Modrak talks to Street Roots about her new book exploring what it means to be humble in an age of ego How are you visible? It was a question that at first perplexed contemporary artist Rebekah Modrak. “Can’t you see me? I ...
31 Mar 2021 - Emily Green
Author Paul K. Haeder discusses his new book, ‘Wide Open Eyes,’ which launches Friday night Author Paul K. Haeder believes that until Americans truly learn from Vietnam, we are doomed to keep repeating the mistakes and abuses that transpired there. At 7 t ...
31 Jul 2020 - Emily Green
The author of “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man” discusses how we can collectively harness this moment to transform our economy John Perkins is a well-known author among readers of two seemingly divergent genres. Among his more political-minded readers, ...
9 Jul 2020 - Emily Green
The showcase at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center features thought-provoking installations from exceptional local artists The children are in cages right now. Portland-based artist Vanessa Renwick wants those words to sink in. Her installation at Disjecta ...
23 Aug 2019 - Emily Green
Author Chandra LeGue hopes her book will inspire hikers to advocate for protecting our ancient forests Half of Oregon’s landscape was once covered in ancient forests, abundant in their diversity of wildlife, trees and plant species. To the west, lush rain ...
19 Jul 2019 - Emily Green
The Portland exhibit and performance series includes literary readings from Street Roots vendors David Slader and Owen Carey don’t have a spot of ink between them, but tattoos are the central theme of their co-exhibition at Gallery 114 in the Pearl Distri ...
1 Mar 2019 - Emily Green
How farmworkers, nationally and in Oregon, are faring in an age of rising temperatures, immigration crack-downs, housing insecurity and uncertainty At the height of a sweltering afternoon in late July, more than a hundred people descended from a caravan o ...
3 Aug 2018 - Emily Green
He'll be at Hollywood Theatre July 18 for a screening of his groundbreaking films ‘Willie’ and ‘Murderers’ After five years of correspondence, local artist Vanessa Renwick has convinced her favorite photographer to come to Portland and screen two of ...
13 Jul 2018 - Emily Green
Fazal Sheikh speaks to Street Roots about his photography, which brings worldwide human rights issues to light. His work is featured in ‘Common Ground’ at Portland Art Museum. “Common Ground” fosters an illusive impression of intimacy between the viewer a ...
9 Mar 2018 - Emily Green