New Netflix show ‘Gender Agenda’ feels like homecoming for Mx. Dahlia Belle
Portland-based comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle was one of seven genderqueer comedians tapped to be part of the new Netflix special "Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda" which premiered in March. She spoke to OPB about her nonsensical comedy style, working with other genderqueer comedians, and being tapped for the Netflix special.
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Marking the 205th birthday of one of Oregon’s earliest photographers and vintners
Marking the 205th birthday of prolific frontier photographer Peter Britt.
New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year-old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.
8-hour shifts, 8-minute bridge lifts: At work with Portland bridge tenders
For the latest installment of OPB’s “At Work With” series, we met with two unsung guardians of Portland’s transportation network: the Multnomah County bridge operators.
150 years ago, one of Oregon’s first Indian boarding schools opened
In February 1874, one of the state's first government-funded Native American boarding schools began operation on the Klamath Indian Reservation in Southern Oregon. It operated as part of a larger federal policy of forced assimilation of Indigenous people that often resulted in neglect, abuse and trauma that lingers to this day.
Finding the funk with Mz. Etta and The Dookie Jam
The Dookie Jam takes place once a month at the Alberta Street Pub, which is located in a historically black neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
New digital archive showcases Albina neighborhood’s Black history and culture
A new digital archive contains thousands of photographs, audio recordings and film footage spanning decades showcasing Black history and culture in Portland's Albina neighborhood.
At this Portland music festival, many of the stars don’t come from too far
Downtown Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square will once again be home to the annual music festival PDX Live. This year, the concert series will not only feature a lineup from across genres, but also highlight musicians from the Pacific Northwest.
Yakama Nation member and linguist Virginia Beavert dies at age 102
Virginia Beavert was known for her tireless efforts to keep her tribe’s culture and traditions alive. She got her doctorate in linguistics at the University of Oregon and at age 90, became the oldest person ever to graduate from the school.
Taylor Swift arrives at Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play the 49ers
Pop star Taylor Swift completed her epic trip from the Tokyo Dome to Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl.
The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year