Minority &
Small
Business
WEEK Special Edition
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Portland Observer
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‘City of Roses’
Volume XLV
Number 39
www.portlandobserver.com
Wednesday • September 28, 2016
Established in 1970
Committed to Cultural Diversity
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Some of the diverse food cart owners who operate Piedmont Station, a popular food cart pod featuring cuisines from all around the world at 625 N.E. Killingsworth St.,
across from the post office. See story on page 14, inside, and other businesses profiles in our annual Portland Observer special issue on minority, women-owned and
emerging small businesses.
Best
of the
Soul District
A focus on diversity in the heart of Portland
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Eric Holden is sweet on fashions. The owner of Touch of
Urban Apparel oversees a hot location for men and women
wanting to look their best. See story, page 5
photo by C hloe d ietz
Race and culture is rooted in the work of professional
mural artist Arvie Smith. See story, page 9
Business owner Christina White specializes in
trendy and affordable clothing at her Thirty27
Boutique. See story, page 13