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Portland Musician Bocha Says, “I Realize How Valuable My Voice Can Actually be in Influencing the Culture of My Community.”

Now that I have somewhat of what some would consider a platform, I realize how valuable my voice can actually be in influencing the culture of my community.

Portland Musician KayelaJ Says She Grows as an Artist by “Being More Brave and Carefree and Speaking on Issues Surrounding Racism and Sexism.”

My status as a musician makes me feel like I need to be more well-versed on what’s happening in the community.

Brown Calculus Creates Music to “Give Our Community a Voice and to Heighten the Spiritual Bond We Have.”

My stance on issues in my community has definitely influenced our music and growth.

Portland Musician Drae Slapz Says He Uses Music “As a Platform to Mentor Youth and Give Back to My Community.”

Where I’m from—and particularly for people that look like me—there are systemic, socioeconomic inequalities that impact how we are viewed by the world and also how we view ourselves.

“We’re Gonna Be in Good Hands if the Old Folks Don’t Just Destroy the Planet Before the Young Folks Take Over,” Says Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

When Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty agreed to sponsor a youth climate justice protest at City Hall in March, she was told to expect about 200 people.

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Portland Musician Bocha Says, “I Realize How Valuable My Voice Can Actually be in Influencing the Culture of My Community.”

Portland Musician KayelaJ Says She Grows as an Artist by “Being More Brave and Carefree and Speaking on Issues Surrounding Racism and Sexism.”

Brown Calculus Creates Music to “Give Our Community a Voice and to Heighten the Spiritual Bond We Have.”

Portland Musician Drae Slapz Says He Uses Music “As a Platform to Mentor Youth and Give Back to My Community.”

“We’re Gonna Be in Good Hands if the Old Folks Don’t Just Destroy the Planet Before the Young Folks Take Over,” Says Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

Lessons From a Youth Activist: The New Civic Duty

Activists Shut Down Port of Vancouver Rail Lines, Seeking to Block Pipeline Construction

Students With Excused Absences Can Cut Class to Strike on Climate, Portland Public Schools Says

Teen Activists Will Lead a Climate Strike in Portland This Week. Here’s What to Expect.

Report: Law Enforcement Took Unusual and Perhaps Illegal Interest In Jordan Cove LNG Project Opponents

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