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M e m b e rs of th e H erere d an ce tro u p e p ra c tlc a one of th e ir
routlnae. From laft to right: Eddla Reaee; Allyson Spencer; Rayburn
G rauroot News N .W .— Cultural renaissance in the Northwest will never
be o f the magnitude that the Harlem renaissance was, but there's a chain
established which promotes and develops the talent link so the gift o f the
gifted won’t waste away in the pocket o f isolation that the Northwest finds
itself in. This link is Herero, a visual and theatrical arts production com
pany, expanded, operated and funded by Bobby Fouther and Marvin John
son.
Fouthcr, a Portland native, explains the concept. "A s a Black artist, the
concept was to bring about visual arts through drawings, and performing
arts by dancing, to tell a historical story. We project positive images about
people o f color from all over the world because we realize that our cultures
are related. The name ‘ Herero’ means cheerful people and is derived from a
tribe in S.W . Africa. By adopting this name, we are projecting a small part
of history that existed."
Johnson, the co-innovator, describes the marketing approach. “ In terms
o f our dance and cards, we’re doing benefits for the school system, com
m u n ity a ffa irs and art shows. C u rre n tly , w e’ re doing shows w ith the
Opening Night Association, where we’ll have our art and cards. Our card
line is a selection o f all-occasion ethnic greeting cards. The retail outlets are
the Portland Book Store. The Talking Drum and Finnegan’s Toys A G if
ts.”
The visual experience encountered during a performance o f the dance
Brown, and Bobby Fouthar, artistic diractor.
(Photo: Richard J. Brown)
troupe will stimulate your other four senses. You’ll be able to hear the tunes
you might have played on your turntable, and your feet and fingers will
touch each other in harmony with the dancers before you. You’ll be able to
taste the excitement that Eddie Reese injects into his routine. Synchronized
down to its last beat by the catalyst, Fouther. And followed up with a solo
that is skillfully performed by Reyburn Brown, 18. "Between myself, Ruby
Burns and Chuck Davis, we’ve put together certain ethnic dances within our
repertoire. W e ’ re researching other avenues o f ethnic dances so we can
create a strong dance situation in Portland. In some o f the local dance per
formances, 90 percent o f the dancers are Europeans. Now, there is nothing
wrong with that, but we should have more control over our culture. It
shouldn’ t be something that we don’ t know or that they bring someone
from New York to teach. It ’s fine when they come here, but you shouldn’t
have to wait until they get here to be able to participate. It used to be that
many parts o f the culture were handed down from generation to generation.
The reason why the percentage o f Afro-Americans is low in something we
created is because in the home there’s a lot that we don’t do. We separate
ourselves from each other inside the home. Therefore, we have to have these
situations in the schools and the neighborhood. We want participation inthe
area where we live. Fouthcr, 30, runs down the people and underlines the
beliefs o f Herero.
"W e started in January o f this year, and in September, we’ll perform at
A rtQ uake. This is a big step in its own ra n k ,” stated Johnson as he an
swered a question about the progress and the future o f his company. "F ro m
utterly unknowns we've done benefits and shows in areas all around town.
W e’ve earned the reputation for being a quality type business. We conduct
ourselves in a very businesslike manner and it pays o ff in the long 1 un.”
The group also consists o f Allyson Spencer, Tamara Sykes, Dee Dee and
Becky (till, M arlene H oliday, Sinta Robinson and Doris Rush. Herero is
one group to watch on its way up.
The Declaration of Independence w asn't signed on
July 4, 1776 as is popularly believed. It wee adopted that
day, but moat of the delegates didn't sign it until Aug. 2,
1776.
It seems hard to believe, but Montreal, Canada, is far
ther south than Paris, France.
Miami, Florida's name was originally Fort Dallas.
The only cities or towns in America whose names start
with the letter "X " are Xenia, Illinois, and Xenia, Ohio.
George Washington lived in a houae called the White
House 30 years before he was president. When he married
Martha Custis, her home, by coincidence, was known as
the "white House''; Washington lived there in 1759. He
didn't become president until 1789.
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August 22 as Count Basie in Portland for Artquake D ay.”
Count Basie will visit Portland on the 22nd to perform at an Artquake
fundraiser in the 1515 Building, where he will also celebrate his 77th birth
day.
I he last time a mayor o f Portland proclaimed a day in honor o f an enter
tainer was in 1963, when Louis A rm stro n g came to tow n to play at
ceremonies at the Lloyd Center.
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