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PDX events, Apply to Pitch Black – Portland startup news (Jul 4 2025)

One PDX startup event postponed, other events to attend, Pitch Black applications due July 7, a Portland Metro Region Innovation Hub navigator moves on, and more Portland startup news. PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS – Pitch Black Showcase https://www.pitchblack.org/pitch-black-showcase – Oregon startup folks https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks – founder.coffee https://founder.coffee – Techworks on Tap https://oregontechworksassociation.webflow.io/events/techworks-on-tap-2025 – TAO Party in the […]

Winner winner Pitch Black dinner + more – Portland startup news (Feb 28 2025)

The big focus this week was Pitch Black Food, an event that sold out in less than a workday and created a new paradigm — Can I say “paradigm” on here? — for Portland culinary events. But there’s a bunch of other news, as well. From @OregonUASAccelerator companies to a new @Expensify offering, there’s plenty […]

Portland Brothers Launch App To Make It Easier To Locate Black-Owned Businesses

Two Portland brothers have launched an app to connect residents to Black-owned businesses. Adrian and Ronnie Wright launched the XB app last year after originally trying to help the community through a Facebook group. When he first created the Facebook group named Black Portland in 2015, Adrian said it was a way to “reconnect the […]

Portland Teen Hailed As Hero After Saving 9-Month-Old After His Parents And Uncle Were Electrocuted During Storm

An 18-year-old Portland woman is being hailed as a hero after saving a 9-month-old baby who remained alone while his family died during a severe storm. Majiah Washington came to the rescue after she looked through her window and saw the family in danger, the Associated Press reported. Washington noticed that the family was trying […]

Oregon Black History Timeline – Audio Commentary

This is a 50 slide timeline and audio commentary created by Walidah Imarisha for a program called “Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon?: A Hidden History,” which looks at the history of race, identity and power in Oregon and the larger nation. Oregon has a history not only of Black exclusion and discrimination, […]

Trail Blazers reflect on powerful quotes | Black History Month Celebration

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Stephen A. issues a massive apology to Damian Lillard: 'I APOLOGIZE, IT'S MY FAULT!' | First Take

Stephen A. Smith is very sorry for overlooking Damian Lillard’s exceptional performances this season. 0:00 Stephen A. reacts to Damian Lillard’s game-winner for the Portland Trail Blazers against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. 2:06 Stephen A. notes the difference between Dame and Stephen Curry when it comes down to clutch points. 2:52 Stephen A. […]