Black Beat Podcast

On this episode of Black Beat Podcast, Mimi Abdulai, President of the Angolan Community Organization of Oregon(ACOO) illuminates the work of the nonprofit organization, whose main focus is to build solidarity and friendship between Angolan immigrants and the diverse Portland communities where they reside. The organization's work centers around raising awareness and preserving the cultural and huma...

This episode of Black Beat welcomes Ekua Hackman, an attorney with a passion for serving as an advocate for an ever growing elderly population in America. She currently works providing unbundled and full service estate planning and probate services to residents of historic N/NE Portland in order to help them retain assets and property via the Homeownership Asset Preservation Program ("HAPP"), the...

Join community luminaries, Johnny Huff and John Washington for an energizing episode of Black Beat. Founded in 2017, Everybody Eats PDX is a labor of love produced by Chef Johnny and his business partner, Chef Marcell Goss. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, both graduated culinary school locally and have built an eatery that has garnered a reputation for giving back to the community in way...

Today’s Black Beat is honored to introduce local celebrity and Pulitzer Prize nominated Writer and Speaker, Educator, Performer, and ”Creative Revolutionist”, Renee Mitchell. As an expert trainer in Youth Empowerment, Trauma-Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning from a heART-centered, culturally relevant framework, Ms. Mitchell is also the visionary behind Spreading the Black Joy Virus...

This episode of Black Beat features local artist, entrepreneur and Deputy Sheik of the Moorish Science Temple, Marquise Johnson-Bey. Born and raised in Portland, he got his start capturing basketball games with legendary Harlem Globetrotters, Les “Pee Wee” Harrison and Meadow “Meadowlark” Lemon. After years building a reputation as an unforgettable artist, photographer, videographer, textile desig...

Want to get current on the state of Cannabis Equity in Oregon? Don't miss this episode of Black Beat where we welcome Executive director for the NuLeaf Project, Jeanette Ward-Horton to the show. Under Horton's leadership, NuLeaf Project’s work is specifically designed to address the three most common equity hurdles for all marginalized groups when starting a business or a professional career: capi...

Musical legend Michael Greene, aka Easy McCoy, joins Black Beat host, John Washington for an unforgettable glimpse into the 20+ year career of one of Portland’s premier hip-hop artists. Raised on the mean streets of Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood, Easy McCoy has spent over 2 decades writing, publishing, performing and producing his music. His new endeavor, Entity music group, is focused on...

In this moving episode, De’Shawn Hardy, CEO of De’Shawn Hardy Ministries, shares wise counsel, words of comfort and what he is doing to help people navigate through these dark and troubling times. A dynamic speaker and spiritual leader in the community, Minister Hardy is known as one blessed with an innate ability to meet and connect with people on their own levels. Some of the topics he covers wi...

For a truly inspirational, motivational experience, don’t miss this episode of Black Beat Podcast, where Towanda Perry, owner and founder of NW Affordable Autos (NWAA), shares an unforgettable glimpse into her journey from tragedy to triumph and invaluable insights into how she has endured to become a capable, significant and influential force in the community. Sitting down with our host, Flossin...

On this episode of Black Beat, our host, John Washington leads a spirited interview with our guest, Eric K. Ward. Mr. Ward is the current Executive Director of Western States Center , an organization known as a national hub for innovative responses to white nationalism, antisemitism, and structural inequality. Working nationwide to strengthen inclusive democracy so all people can live, love, worsh...

On this episode of Black Beat get your fill of some truly good news coming out of the Capitol. Representing District 22 in Portland, Oregon, Senator Lew Frederick discusses two bills he has recently introduced, SB 618 and SB 619, which propose a redress of one of histories most gruesome grievances: Slavery. " (Senate Bill) 618 really says there is a case to be made for reparations -- that's what 6...

Why Age Alone When You Can Age With Support Black owned business stays intact providing essential services thanks to help from The Oregon Cares Fund Meet Elijah J. Friday. As an accomplished and knowledgeable healthcare provider, Friday founded the non-profit organization, Aging With Support, nearly 2 years ago. Based on a mission “to acknowledge the value of aging adults by providing them with li...

J Spa Joins the Black Beat Podcast. Behind every business that has managed to keep its doors open through the pandemic, there is a story of resilience, fortitude and often purpose-driven commitment. J Spa in Eugene, Oregon is an exceptional example of a business which has managed to not just survive but find opportunities to thrive despite the hurdles and challenges inherent in operating a hands-o...

For Nate Moreland, sports is more than something you do, it’s a way of life. A P.I.L.(Portland Interscholastic League) Hall of Famer, and former Olympic qualifier, Moreland finds the principles of training, “discipline, determination and dedication” to be guiding lights for the values he seeks to pass on to his clients. He’s the owner of Life Improving Fitness Training and Speed (LIFTS), a gym he...

Executives from Instrument join the Black Beat Podcast to discuss operations during COVID-19. Led by Flossin Media’s CEO & Editor in Chief John Washington, Black Beat takes his unapologetically Black approach to each discussion for a deep dive into the core issues that have historically divided us all. Our featured conversers will include local, regional and national Black news-makers represen...

Renate Ray Mayer ,Census Equity Manager for the Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) joins us on this episode of Black Beat Podcast. One of Oregon's most vocal Black Activist groups for young Black adults, PAALF is assisting the We Count Oregon census campaign in order to engage folks from the hard to reach Black community on the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census. "Ray"...

On this episode of Black Beat Podcast, we welcome our guest Dr. Natasha  Bhuyan family physician and the Regional Director of West Coast Markets for One Medical, one of the largest primary care medical offices in the country. Our discussion looks at the way technology is shifting how we access our doctor, helping to lower medical cost and replacing sick care with health care.  Additional...

John Washington is joined by Tony Jones, James Posey, Dr. Johnny Lake, and Cupid Alexander as they discuss the State of Black Men in America following the rise of COVID-19, the murder of George Floyd, and the decline of the American economy. Tony      Jones- Business Owner at Rubitone Development Services and the President      of the Coalition of...

On this episode of Black Beat we pay our respects to father and son entrepreneurs Paul Knauls Sr. and Paul Knauls Jr., the owners and operators of the iconic Geneva’s Shear Perfection Barbershop and Salon located in the Soul of Portland. The conversation is one of reflection, shared gems of wisdom, and bits of laughter as they culminate up to their decision to close up shop after 30 years in busin...

Representative Akasha Lawrence Spence joins John Washington and Fawn Aberson for a conversation on the Black Beat Podcast.  Oregon House Representative Akasha Lawrence Spence (D) of District #36 serves Portland’s West Side. This includes the Downtown, SW Waterfront and Chinatown areas as well as parts of the NW & SW Hills and Multnomah Village. She was appointed by Multnomah County Commis...

A conversation with John Washington and Precious Edmonds from We Count Oregon. Welcome to Black Beat podcast where we will share the hard hitting conversations we have with Black and other news-makers of color. Apathy is a disease of the spirit, diminishing all manner of belief in one’s self and ability. For too long it has run rampant in Black and other communities of color, fueled by the constan...

A conversation with John Washington and Community leaders. The conversation will be recorded as the first episode of the Black Beat. John is joined by Mims Rouse - Founder, African American-XY Program LLC- and E.D. Mondaine - President of the Portland NAACP Chapter. Welcome to Black Beat podcast where we will share the hard hitting conversations we have with Black and other news-makers of color. A...