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February 8, 2017 BLACK HISTORY Arts & ENTERTAINMENT MONTH Page 13 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 4946 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R The Law Offices of Patrick John Sweeney, P.C. Patrick John Sweeney The rap group GOTM “Gangsters on the Move” is profiled in the world premiere film “Lifting as We Climb,” examining the history and social impact of Portland’s hip hop scene. The documentary will screen on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Hip Hop in Portland New documentary examines history and social impact The community is invited to join film director Michael T. Ag- new and the Oregon Historical Society for a world premiere of his original film “Lifting As We Climb,” a hip hop documentary that examines the history and so- cial impact of Portland hip hop through archival footage and com- mentary from the industry’s lead- ing emcees, dee jays, producers, and executives. Just like New York, Philadel- phia, DC, and Atlanta, Portland has evolved with hip hop music. Covering different periods of Portland’s hip hop scene, this documentary will take viewers to where some believe it all began. Topics include the early days, KBOO, record stores, and the PO Hop festival, as well as discus- sions about the music industry as a whole and how many individuals contributed in branding Portland hip hop. Violence in clubs and venues has provided challenges for local shows, threatening the income for many in the Portland hip hop in- dustry. The documentary delves into whether Portland hip hop will survive this violence and what can be done to help relations between local hip hop communities and po- lice agencies. Nationally renowned DJ “Chillest Illest” provides the nar- ration for the film. Director Ag- new will join special guests Cool Attorney at Law 1549 SE Ladd, Portland, Oregon Portland: Hillsboro: Facsimile: Email: (503) 244-2080 (503) 244-2081 (503) 244-2084 Sweeney@PDXLawyer.com Showdogs is a full service salon. We do baths, all over hair cuts, tooth brushing, nail trims, soft claws, flea treatments, mud baths, and ear clean- ing. We also have health care and grooming prod- ucts to keep your pet clean in between visits. Show Dogs Grooming Salon & Boutique 926 N. Lombard Portland, OR 97217 503-283-1177 Yung Mil emerges as one of the young stars in Portland’s hip hop scene. Nutz, Smurf Luchiano, Myg, Brotha Luv, and Lady Love for the world premiere to take place Friday, Feb. 10 at the Oregon His- torical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Light re- freshments will be provided. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm Monday 10am-4pm Yo dawg is gonna look like a show dawg and your kitty will be pretty.
