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    Posted on June 22nd, 2009

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    Po’ Shines open-mic night showcases youth poetry

    Po’ Shines open-mic night showcases youth poetry

    The phrase “spoken-word open mic” may conjure up images of bongos, berets and beatniks. In Kenton, only two words come to mind: Po’ Shines.
    Every Friday night, Po’ Shines Café De La Soul has been hosting a spoken-word open mic night. The youth-focused event, “Cornbred,” has been gaining momentum.
    “I’m a youth advocate,” said Po’ Shines manager [...]

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    Posted on June 23rd, 2009

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    Savoring hush puppies, for a cause

    Savoring hush puppies, for a cause

    By Anne Marie DiStefano
    The Portland Tribune
    Mar 24, 2009
    I’m sitting in the sunny window of a corner storefront, watching the action on the intersection of North Denver Avenue and North Kilpatrick Street — the heart of the north Portland Kenton neighborhood. The Temptations and Al Green are playing on the stereo. Just on the other side [...]