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Chef Fatou Ouattara serves her acclaimed West African cuisine at Akadi, her bright yellow eatery in Northeast Portland.
Credit: Stuart Mullenberg

African American Community

Portland’s rich African American community reaches beyond its historic roots to create world-class connections and relationships.

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Chef Fatou Ouattara serves her acclaimed West African cuisine at Akadi, her bright yellow eatery in Northeast Portland.
Credit: Stuart Mullenberg

With a diverse range of organizations and businesses, Portland’s African American community provides visitors with resources and a friendly welcome.

African American Community

Learn more about Portland African American community and local history.

African American culture

Connect with the African American community at these businesses, cultural centers, clubs, restaurants and more.

African American history

Despite daunting barriers and discrimination, African Americans have made many important contributions to Oregon.

African American events

Portland's African American community celebrates a variety of events throughout the year.

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Seven Great African Restaurants in Portland

Enjoy flavorful dishes from Ethiopia, Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire and beyond at these local eateries.

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Annual Events

Supports and celebrate Portland's African American community at these annual festivities.

Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week

African-American-owned restaurants are featured during Portland's Support Black-Owned Restaurant Week, but they shine all year long.

Black History Month in Portland

Every February, Americans of all races and backgrounds celebrate Black History Month. Celebrate with these Portland events.

My People’s Market Spotlights Local Entrepreneurs of Color

My People’s Market showcases local entrepreneurs and makers of color, connecting them with industry professionals and consumers.

Meet a Local

These Portlanders are innovating the city's food, drink and maker scene.

Po’Shines Café De La Soul Specializes in Catfish and Community

At Po’Shines Café de la Soul in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, community and comfort food go hand in hand.

Chef Salimatu Amabebe showcases Nigerian recipes and Black artists

A Portland chef hosts scrumptious pop-up dinners, brunches and Black Feast events.

Meet Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s First Black Winemaker

Oregon’s first Black winemaker, Bertony Faustin has been building community since 2007, when he launched his small-batch winery, Abbey Creek

Meet Kiauna Floyd, owner of Amalfi’s Italian restaurant

Northeast Portland trattoria Amalfi’s has offered the same old-school recipes and community support for three generations.

Budtender Tiara Darnell is shaking up Portland’s cannabis industry

The national cannabis scene is predominantly white and male; Portland’s Tiara Darnell, named Oregon’s best budtender for 2017, is working to change that.

Portland brewer Lee Hedgmon defies stereotypes about beer and race

Sample Hedgmon’s one-of-a-kind stouts and spirits at Edgefield and Ground Breaker.
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Portland’s Best Soul Food Spots

Eat your way through North or Northeast Portland to find Southern food dishes that taste like they were flown in from the Mississippi Delta.

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Live Music Events

Listen to some of the year's best musical performances at these annual events in Portland.

Soul’d Out Music Festival

Whether you’re a lifelong soul fan or hunting for your new favorite band, Portland’s annual Soul’d Out Music Festival delivers.

Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival

Every Fourth of July weekend, the Waterfront Blues Festival takes over downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park.

Portland Jazz Festival

The Portland Jazz Festival returns every February with a stellar series of concerts and events celebrating Black History Month.

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Jazz in Portland

In Portland, it's pretty easy to find small venues hosting intimate combos of world-class talent, or bigger, more boffo live shows.

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Hip-Hop Scene

Check out the city's growing community of hip-hop artists, performers and innovators.

The Portland Hip-Hop Scene

Take a deep dive into the past, present and future of Portland's hip-hop scene with our expert guide to the best performers, showcases, stores and more.

Green Hop: The World’s First Historical Hip-Hop Dispensary

Northeast Portland dispensary Green Hop pairs recreational cannabis with local music and community-building.

Young, Gifted and Brown fosters community through dance in Portland

YGB aims to create healing spaces for Black and Brown Portlanders.