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Live, from Portland Oregon’s Jade Lounge, it’s My Real Portland! MRP features the best of Portland entertainers, storytellers, musicians, authors, comics, and more.

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Raiford+SWAG+8.jpg — Teressa Raiford Jul 29, 2019
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Teressa Raiford is a native of Portland whose family has lived in the city for generations. In addition to being an entrepreneur and consultant, she is a long time community organizer and police accountability advocate whose work around the issue of gun violence led to a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama in 2013. Raiford began organizing around ending violence in 2010 after her nephew was shot and killed in Old Town.
In 2014, in the wake of massive nationwide outcry over the killing of unarmed black people by police, Raiford formed the group Don’t Shoot Portland. This community action plan focuses on ending police violence and oppression, and creating positive change in our community. In the fall of 2016 the group boldly and publicly criticized the new police union contract negotiated by then Mayor Charlie Hales, as well as the accompanying City Hall closures and police brutality that was ordered by Hales and encountered by citizens engaged in the process around the approval of the contract in public city council meetings.
Throughout all the work that Raiford and Don't Shoot Portland have done, her community organizing has centered youth empowerment through art, community engagement, feeding and clothing those in need in our community, and relationship building that is vital to create strong and resilient communities with a foundation in equity and justice.
It is with her life's work as a community organizer, educator and advocate, and with the continued failures of the mayor's office in mind, that Teressa Raiford has decided to run for Mayor of Portland in 2020.
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Teressa Raiford Jul 29, 2019
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Teressa Raiford is a native of Portland whose family has lived in the city for generations. In addition to being an entrepreneur and consultant, she is a long time community organizer and police accountability advocate whose work around the issue of gun violence led to a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama in 2013. Raiford began organizing around ending violence in 2010 after her nephew was shot and killed in Old Town.
In 2014, in the wake of massive nationwide outcry over the killing of unarmed black people by police, Raiford formed the group Don’t Shoot Portland. This community action plan focuses on ending police violence and oppression, and creating positive change in our community. In the fall of 2016 the group boldly and publicly criticized the new police union contract negotiated by then Mayor Charlie Hales, as well as the accompanying City Hall closures and police brutality that was ordered by Hales and encountered by citizens engaged in the process around the approval of the contract in public city council meetings.
Throughout all the work that Raiford and Don't Shoot Portland have done, her community organizing has centered youth empowerment through art, community engagement, feeding and clothing those in need in our community, and relationship building that is vital to create strong and resilient communities with a foundation in equity and justice.
It is with her life's work as a community organizer, educator and advocate, and with the continued failures of the mayor's office in mind, that Teressa Raiford has decided to run for Mayor of Portland in 2020.
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2017-04-20 12.06.15.jpg — Season 2 Episode 4: Pride Episode feat. Corina Lucas, Cameron Whitten, Eddy Morales, Joaquin Lopez Jun 24, 2019
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It’s the Pride Episode featuring Comedian Corina Lucas, Q Center’s Cameron Whitten, Gresham City Councilor Eddy Morales, Musician Joaquin Lopez! The sound cut out for 10 minutes of my interview with Corina Lucas - those who were at the show enjoyed a secret 10 minutes that you don’t get. Sorry! You’ll just need to go see her at a live show sometime soon. She just performed on the wing of a plane this past weekend!
Recorded live June 9th at the Slide Inn at 24th and SE Ankeny in Portland. The audio is a little high and low in volume - you may need to adjust accordingly.

Season 2 Episode 4: Pride Episode feat. Corina Lucas, Cameron Whitten, Eddy Morales, Joaquin Lopez Jun 24, 2019
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It’s the Pride Episode featuring Comedian Corina Lucas, Q Center’s Cameron Whitten, Gresham City Councilor Eddy Morales, Musician Joaquin Lopez! The sound cut out for 10 minutes of my interview with Corina Lucas - those who were at the show enjoyed a secret 10 minutes that you don’t get. Sorry! You’ll just need to go see her at a live show sometime soon. She just performed on the wing of a plane this past weekend!
Recorded live June 9th at the Slide Inn at 24th and SE Ankeny in Portland. The audio is a little high and low in volume - you may need to adjust accordingly.

Adam Carpinelli Jun 18, 2019
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Adam Carpinelli breaks the sound barrier; creating ripples in the space time continuum altering futures in cosmic dimensions. As a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, electric bass, drumset and percussion; his compositions take music to a new level fusing American styles such as jazz and funk with genres from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. His studies of world music started with Ghanaian drumming; having performed, and recorded for Obo Addy, the late Master Drummer. Adam currently performs and records with Senegalese Master Drummer Massamba Diop from Baaba Maal’s band in a new project called “Walo Walo.” He resides in Portland, Oregon where he performs with Shvvvr, Wamba and World Beat Collective.
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Adam Carpinelli will appear on the July 14th episode of My Real Portland!

Annotation 2019-06-17 212951.png — Adam Carpinelli Jun 18, 2019
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Adam Carpinelli breaks the sound barrier; creating ripples in the space time continuum altering futures in cosmic dimensions. As a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, electric bass, drumset and percussion; his compositions take music to a new level fusing American styles such as jazz and funk with genres from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. His studies of world music started with Ghanaian drumming; having performed, and recorded for Obo Addy, the late Master Drummer. Adam currently performs and records with Senegalese Master Drummer Massamba Diop from Baaba Maal’s band in a new project called “Walo Walo.” He resides in Portland, Oregon where he performs with Shvvvr, Wamba and World Beat Collective.
Adam on Facebook
Shvvvr on Facebook
Adam Carpinelli’s Website
Adam Carpinelli will appear on the July 14th episode of My Real Portland!

R Tod Kelly Jun 12, 2019
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R Tod Kelly is a writer, journalist, professional speaker, and management consultant living in the Pacific Northwest.
His work has appeared in Newsweek, marie claire, The Daily Beast, NPR, RISK!, Longreads, Public Radio International, Dan Savage’s Hot Mic, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, Yahoo! News, Enough, With Her In Mind Network, and Pickathon. He is currently a regular contributor for marie claire International and Artistic Director for 7 Deadly Sins Productions and its live storytelling shows 7 Deadly Sins MainStage, 7DS: Pants On Fire, and 7DS: NW Story Tour.
Erika Worth of ROAR Fierce Female Voices says:
R Tod Kelly is the reason I started the ROAR show. I had the idea but completely dismissed it. His endless support and encouragement were vital to this show ever happening. Not only is Tod a huge supporter of voices from all walks of life in both of his shows 7 Deadly Sins Show and 7DS: Pants On Fire!, but he's an integral part of the storytelling community. In addition to being the unofficial Godfather of Portland Storytelling, he's a devoted husband, dad, and contributing writer to Marie Claire and The Daily Beast.
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7 Deadly Sins
R Tod Kelly will appear on the Sunday, July 14th episode.

R Tod Kelly Jun 12, 2019
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R Tod Kelly is a writer, journalist, professional speaker, and management consultant living in the Pacific Northwest.
His work has appeared in Newsweek, marie claire, The Daily Beast, NPR, RISK!, Longreads, Public Radio International, Dan Savage’s Hot Mic, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, Yahoo! News, Enough, With Her In Mind Network, and Pickathon. He is currently a regular contributor for marie claire International and Artistic Director for 7 Deadly Sins Productions and its live storytelling shows 7 Deadly Sins MainStage, 7DS: Pants On Fire, and 7DS: NW Story Tour.
Erika Worth of ROAR Fierce Female Voices says:
R Tod Kelly is the reason I started the ROAR show. I had the idea but completely dismissed it. His endless support and encouragement were vital to this show ever happening. Not only is Tod a huge supporter of voices from all walks of life in both of his shows 7 Deadly Sins Show and 7DS: Pants On Fire!, but he's an integral part of the storytelling community. In addition to being the unofficial Godfather of Portland Storytelling, he's a devoted husband, dad, and contributing writer to Marie Claire and The Daily Beast.
Website
Facebook
Twitter
7 Deadly Sins
R Tod Kelly will appear on the Sunday, July 14th episode.

Molly Smithson Jun 11, 2019
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Molly Smithson is a polymath. She is a comedian, author, consultant, social media expert. Molly is launching her own podcast about Relationships, Sex, Cats, Vintage clothes and antiques, Camping, Family, Politics. I’ll ask Molly about all of those things, and specifically “Why does my cat know to crap in a box, but barfs only on the carpet?”
Molly will appear on the July 14th My Real Portland!
Website: www.mollysmithson.com
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Molly Smithson Jun 11, 2019
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Molly Smithson is a polymath. She is a comedian, author, consultant, social media expert. Molly is launching her own podcast about Relationships, Sex, Cats, Vintage clothes and antiques, Camping, Family, Politics. I’ll ask Molly about all of those things, and specifically “Why does my cat know to crap in a box, but barfs only on the carpet?”
Molly will appear on the July 14th My Real Portland!
Website: www.mollysmithson.com
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Season 2 Episode 3: Belinda Carroll, Jasmine Pettet, Shannon Olive, and Amanda Richards Jun 01, 2019

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Belinda Carroll, Jasmine Pettet, Shannon Olive, Amanda Richards

Joaquin Lopez — Joaquin Lopez May 28, 2019
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Joaquin Lopez

Joaquin and I’ve known each other for over a quarter century! We first met at in the theater department at Southern Oregon State College in the early 90s and our paths continue to cross here on stage.
I came out as a fabulous gay boy in 1989. Being out in middle school and high school was hard. I wrestled with feeling isolated at home, being bullied at school, and feeling unwanted. I got through this period of my life with my close girlfriends dancing to Erasure, Madonna, and New Order at the underage dance clubs in downtown Portland. We found PRIDE on the dance floor!
I am that 14-year old boy who is feminine, creative, and full of life. I got lost along the way, but today, I'm ready to return and be seen for who I am.
I dedicate this album to all of us queer kids who choose life, who choose freedom and self-expression, and who choose love.
-Joaquin
Joaquin’s 2019 Kickstarter
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Eddy Morales May 04, 2019
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Councilor Eddy Morales was elected to a four-year term for Council Position 2 in November 2018 and sworn into office on January 8, 2019.
A small business owner and community organizer, Councilor Morales spent the last 18 years working for multiple national organizations dedicated to community change including Morales Public Relations, a business he started six years ago. His work has proven successful and allowed him to collaborate with policy makers from around the country enabling him to give back to the community that has given him so much.
As recipients of public benefits and the support of countless individuals, he and his family witnessed firsthand growing up how a little assistance can change the entire direction of one’s life and break the cycle of poverty. From grassroots activism to board service, he has kept the needs of local communities close at heart, advocating for vulnerable communities to gain access to healthcare, immigration reform, housing equity, education and ending gun violence. Since 2003 he has raised over $60 million in support of these efforts.
Public benefits also afforded Councilor Morales the opportunity to attend the University of Oregon where he studied Spanish and Planning, Public Policy and Management. He represented his fellow students in leadership and during these formative years decided to dedicate himself to advancing the quality of life for all individuals through civic engagement and public policy.
“My vision for Gresham includes prosperity and opportunity for everyone who lives here. I want to bring my experience, skills, determination and compassion to the Gresham City Council to help tackle issues like housing, transportation, economic growth and education.”
Recognizing that Gresham is one of Oregon’s fastest growing cities, Councilor Morales understands that Council must work proactively together to preserve what we all value about our community. Though Gresham is working well at serving a number of citizens, he noted we have a poverty rate of 20%, which is well above Oregon’s average, sadly leaving many of our neighbors out of economic opportunities.
Councilor Morales currently shares a multi-generational home with his partner, Hugh, mother in-law, Rochelle, and rescue dog, Besitos. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, baking, gardening and sailing and dedicates himself to volunteerism and public service. He is the founder and co-chair of the University of Oregon Latino Alumni Association, Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Oregon, founder of East County Rising, and serves on the boards of the Community Catalyst Action Fund, Midwest Academy, Oregon Coalition for Common Sense, Battleground Texas, Code for Progress and Justice Matters Press.
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Cameron Whitten May 04, 2019
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cameron (all pronouns) is a proud queer and black activist who has lived in Portland since 2009. Ze first arrived in Portland as a homeless youth and later became a prominent community advocate, storyteller, and civic entrepreneur. Ze has almost a decade of leadership with nonprofit, civic, and political causes, such as Occupy Portland, Know Your City, and Portland’s Resistance. cameron is founder and principal of multimedia and leadership development business Streams of Resistance LLC, through which he works as a motivational speaker and equity trainer. In 2018, cameron founded and became lead advocate for racial justice nonprofit Brown Hope, which is known for the Reparations Power Hour and Blackstreet Bakery. Whitten currently serves on the board of directors for Reach Community Development and Pioneer Courthouse Square, Inc.
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Corina Lucas May 04, 2019
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Corina Lucas is a Portland based comedian with a high-energy style. She was raised in the suburbs and went to Catholic School so, of course, her material is filthy.
She placed third in 2018’s Portland’s Funniest Person contest, the Portland Mercury named her one of their ‘Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy’ and the Willamette Weekly named her one of the top five comedians in Portland. She has been on SF Sketchfest, the Portland Queer Comedy Festival and the All Jane Comedy Festival and was featured on the Epix original series ‘Unprotected Sets’.
She has been on The Portland Queer Comedy Festival, the All Jane Comedy Festival and SF Sketchfest. She cohosts The Alliance every Sunday at Alberta Street pub. Her butt has been described as breathtaking
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