Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, April 04, 2018, Page Page 8, Image 8

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April 4, 2018
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ENTERTAINMENT
Black Women and Positive Roles
“Visibly Invisible,” a two-hour
program to explore the complex
roles that black women have
within their own communities
and an event to honor several
women who are positive role
models at home and the world
at large, is the title for the next
“We Can Listen” series at the Old
Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W.
11th Ave.
Shalonda Menefee, a Portland
entrepreneur, creative healer, de-
signer and community champion,
has produced the event, scheduled
for Tuesday, April10 from 7 pm.
to 9 p.m.
Menefee has a deep passion for
helping others live up to their full
potential and has been commit-
ted to empowering women and
youth in her community for over
15 years. As a result, she has de-
veloped programs, curriculum,
workshops, service and products
that promote self-care, spiritual
healing and empowerment.
The program will also feature
a photography and clothing de-
sign presentation featuring Africa
inspired prints that exemplify a
strong connection to culture and
Shalonda Menefee
heritage. The session will be mod- performer Julianne R. Johnson.
erated by Grammy-nominated lo- Reserve seats online at visiblyin-
cal recording artist and theatrical visible.bpt.me.
Dr. R.H. and Lady Lucy E. Edwards Sr.
TRUE VINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
28th Year Pastoral Celebration for
Rev. Dr. Raymon H. Edwards. Sr. and 1st Lady,
Sis. Lucy E. Edwards
Sunday April 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Guest Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffrey,
Pastor New Hope Baptist Church,
Seattle, Wa
Theme: “A Preaching Preacher”
1 Corinthians 1:18
The Lord has blessed us for over 28 years with a Pastor that
has not only been a great leader to the True Vine Church
family, but to the entire Pacific Northwest.
Dance Troupe Benefit Saturday
A gala fundraiser for Portland’s Kúkátónón Children’s African Dance Troupe
will take place Saturday, April 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Madeleine Parish
Hall, 3123 N.E. 24th Ave. The annual event will include a traditional West
African meal, drinks, performances by the Kúkátónón dancers, and many
chances to win amazing prizes by supporting nonprofit organizations. For
tickets and more information, visit kukatonon.org.