YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Celebrating Black Innovation, Secret Valentines, and Dating Corpses
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Celebrating Black Innovation, Secret Valentines, and Dating Corpses
"* The BLACK INNOVATION Issue! For the month of February, the Mercury is celebrating Black History Month with a feature package dedicated to Black innovation in Portland-edited by author extraordinaire Donovan Scribes. Including: Ten Black innovators/changemakers, an interview with artist Ronin Roc, 28 moments in (recent) Black Oregon history, and a new edition of the Black Byline. PLUS! Food, books, theater, music, AND your lovesick Mercury Reader Valentines!"
"The complaints come as calls grow for stronger job protections for City Council staff. * THE TRASH REPORT In this week's gossip roundup: Love! And how it is often "trash"! (But we approve of anything that has to do with Heated Rivalry.) * Mercury Reader Valentines! Did you get a secret love note from your shmoopy-woopy? Find out by perusing the hundreds of Mercury Reader Valentines! 😍"
"Southeast Division's cherished western watering hole (and Mercury staff favorite) the Landmark Saloon has announced they will be closing their doors for the final time. * Portland-Raised Playwright Kallan Dana on Her Lynchian Thriller Racecar Racecar Racecar There's a new must-see Lynchian thriller on stage at Artists Repertory Theatre: Racecar Racecar Racecar hops in the car with an unnamed father and daughter on a cross country road trip. As with anything described as Lynch"
A Black Innovation package celebrates Black History Month in Portland, featuring ten Black innovators and changemakers, an interview with artist Ronin Roc, 28 moments in recent Black Oregon history, a new Black Byline, and cultural coverage of food, books, theater, music, and reader Valentines. A former staffer in a Portland councilor's office filed city and state complaints alleging retaliation after requesting disability accommodations, prompting calls for stronger protections for City Council staff. A gossip roundup titled The Trash Report highlights love and "trash" and Heated Rivalry. The Landmark Saloon announced permanent closure. A Lynchian thriller, Racecar Racecar Racecar, opened at Artists Repertory Theatre.
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