48 episodes

PDX Black Rose is a grassroots media platform formed to share information and promote North/Northeast Portland created by the Soul District Business Association. Coined the “Voice of N/NE Portland”, the PDX Black Rose podcast brings in members of the community that push the envelope of equality and equity, we shed light on programs and events aimed at combating gentrification, and we connect with people in the area to foster a sense of community that fills gaps in the N/NE Portland webspace.

All content is produced in collaboration with Flossin Media, Soul District BA and community partners. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdxblackrose/support

PDX Black Rose Podcast PDX Black Rose

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PDX Black Rose is a grassroots media platform formed to share information and promote North/Northeast Portland created by the Soul District Business Association. Coined the “Voice of N/NE Portland”, the PDX Black Rose podcast brings in members of the community that push the envelope of equality and equity, we shed light on programs and events aimed at combating gentrification, and we connect with people in the area to foster a sense of community that fills gaps in the N/NE Portland webspace.

All content is produced in collaboration with Flossin Media, Soul District BA and community partners. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdxblackrose/support

    Food for the Soul in the Soul of Portland

    Food for the Soul in the Soul of Portland

    Andrea Bontemps has an inspiring story from childcare service to opening her own restaurant and catering business called LeBontemps in 2021. She has had many successes, some struggles, like all business owners, and job opportunities for chefs. The redevelopment of Portland has an impact on all small businesses and we can listen to the story of one of them. 

    Hear about her development as an entrepreneur, how the Nike store closing impacted her business, and the life of being a small business owner in Northeast Portland. She is joined by John Washington and our Host Alex Gebreab. 

    Head to Le Bontemps for some Cajun Creole food or order catering

    Website: https://www.lebontempspdx.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeBontempsCafeandCatering

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LeBontempsCafeandCatering

     

    Thank you for tuning in to our show where we strive to build up our community with education, resources, and investing in the Soul of Portland .

    We want to hear from you.

    For more Portland stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts:

    Phone: (503)-841-5032

    Email: chair@nnebaportland.org

    Website: https://www.souldistrictbiz.org/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/souldistrictba/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulDistrictBusinessAssociation/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soul-district-business-association

    This video was produced by Flossin Media


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    • 45 min
    The Council to Represent All of Portland

    The Council to Represent All of Portland

    In this episode of the PDX Black Rose Podcast, Debbie Kitchin joins to discuss her intent to run for the City Council in District 2 NE Portland, Oregon. 

    PDX Black Rose Host, Alex Gebreab talk with Debbie Kitchin about:


    The new Portland City Council format 


    Her plan to engage and represent with diverse communities 


    Ensuring transparency and accountability in her Council role


    Addressing environmental and sustainability issues in District 2


    Building up youth entrepreneurship and leadership programs 


    Handling community concerns and feedback 



    Thank you for being a part of our show where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities.

    We want to hear from you.

    For more Portland stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts:

    Phone: (503)-841-5032

    Email: info@flossinmedia.com

    Website: https://www.flossinmedia.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/flossinmedia/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flossinmedia/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/flossinmedia

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flossin-media/


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    • 33 min
    March into City Council, Bring Back the Roses

    March into City Council, Bring Back the Roses

    In this episode of the PDX Black Rose Podcast, Terrence Hayes joins Alex Gebreab and Fawn Aberson to announce his intent to run for the City Council in District 1 SE Portland, Oregon!

    Hayes, a Chicago native, chairs the Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group. The advisory group commenced in June 2021 in response to the gun violence crisis in Portland working to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response.

    PDX Black Rose Co-Hosts, Fawn Aberson and Alex Gebreab talk with Terrence Hayes about:

    The inspiration to run for Portland City Council

    Concerns the city of Portland are facing and need to be addressed

    Addressing systemic racism and police reform in the country

    Environmental justice and making clean air and water accessible to all communities

    Working with community leaders to address educational disparities Black students face

    Thank you for being a part of our show where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities.

    We want to hear from you.

    For more unapologetically Black stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts:

    Phone: (503)-841-5032

    Email: info@flossinmedia.com

    Website: https://www.flossinmedia.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/flossinmedia/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flossinmedia/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/flossinmedia

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flossin-media/


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    • 40 min
    Job Opportunities with TriMet

    Job Opportunities with TriMet

    John Washington, Executive Director of the Soul District Business Association interviews Scott Erickson & Trevaun Myrie of TriMet at the October 19th Soulful Thursday event. They come together to talk about job opportunities with TriMet on this episode of PDX Black Rose.

    This video is produced by Flossin Media

    Thank you for being a part of our show where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities.

    We want to hear from you.

    For more unapologetically Black stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts:

    Phone: (503)-841-5032
    Email: info@flossinmedia.com
    Website: https://www.flossinmedia.com
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/flossinmedia/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flossinmedia/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/flossinmedia
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flossin-media/


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    • 13 min
    Designing Art for the World with Edmund Mundo | PDX Black Rose Podcast

    Designing Art for the World with Edmund Mundo | PDX Black Rose Podcast

    In this episode of PDX Black Rose Podcast, Edmund "Mundo" Holmes gives us the run down on:
    Growing up in Detroit
    Being a designer for Nike & Jordan
    The value creating art and it's impact on people
    The evolution of art with 3D Printing
    Designing the new Soul District Business Association Banners!

    The Soul District Business Association is here to help small businesses in N/NE Portland. Get in contact with us at souldistrictbiz.org for any assistance with creating/growing your business.


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    • 22 min
    The Portland Rose Festival 2023 Black Entertainment Experience

    The Portland Rose Festival 2023 Black Entertainment Experience

    The first Black president of the Portland Rose Festival Leslie Goodlow talks with us about the history of the Rose Festival, Rose Festival Princesses, the annual Grand Floral Parade, City Fair, and more on PDX Black Rose Podcast.

    You can listen to PDX Black Rose Podcast on YouTube through Flossin Media TV. Check it out here.




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    • 46 min

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