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In New York Times Article, Black Adidas Employees Allege Discrimination, Hypocrisy at Portland Campus

Black workers at the Adidas North America headquarters in Portland say internal company culture doesn’t match its brand image—which touts diversity and often highlights black superstars in ad campaigns and product lines.

Kanye West Apparently Played a Private Concert For Adidas Employees In Portland This Morning

It seems impossible for anything Kanye West does to fly under the radar. But it appears the Most Polarizing Man in the World managed to quietly throw an early morning concert in North Portland today, with hardly anyone noticing.

Portland Transportation Bureau Plans to Build Streetcar Line to Forest Park

According to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s 2018 streetcar report, three new streetcars are expected to start operation next year, expanding line service to Forest Park.

Susheela Jayapal Winning the Race for an Open Multnomah County Commission Seat

Susheela Jayapal elected to replace County Commissioner Loretta Smith.

The Six Fashion-Forward Design Week Events We’re Most Excited About

Now in its seventh year, Design Week Portland isn’t just about interiors and product design. From accessory workshops to panel discussions on size and sustainability, here’s a breakdown of fashion-related events for those who want to make and learn—or just party.

This Portlander Jump-Started His Sneaker Design Career With a Pair of “Black Panther”-Inspired Dame 4s

While watching Black Panther, Portland’s Stephen Perona couldn’t help but notice similarities to a certain basketball player.

How Angela Medlin is Mentoring the Next Generation of Portland Fashion Designers

Angela Medlin has more than 25 years of experience as a designer for brands Portland knows well, like Jordan and Adidas, and other global apparel companies like the North Face, Levi Strauss and Eddie Bauer, to name a few.

Is the Adidas Ultra Boost All Terrain Worth It’s $220 Price Tag?

“If your running shoe or fashion sneaker budget is high, then $220 nabs you a stylish, high-performing variant on a cool sneaker that’ll help you push through Portland’s blusteriest winter days.”

Feds Charge Adidas Executive, Former Nike Hoops Guru and Four Assistant College Coaches in Bribery Case

Federal investigators unseal bribery charges against footwear execs, assistant coaches and financial advisors.

Stop What You’re Doing: Adidas Made Beer-Proof Shoes for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest season is nearly here and it’s time to pull out your lederhosen or dirndl dress and drink all the beer and eat all the sausage a human could possibly consume.

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