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Northeast Portland entrepreneur Vanessa White (right) markets her Just V Natural all natural skincare and hair care products at last fall’s
“My People’s Market,” a semi-annual pop -up one day marketplace that shines a spotlight on the city’s diverse and vibrant community of
entrepreneurs, makers, artists, culinary wizards and beverage crafters. The free and open to the public event will return on Saturday, June
1 from noon to 7 p.m.at the old U.S. Postal Service building downtown at Northwest Ninth and Lovejoy.
“My People’s Market,” a pop-up one day
marketplace, will once again shine a spotlight
on the city’s diverse and vibrant community of
entrepreneurs, makers, artists, culinary wiz-
ards and beverage crafters.
Coming Saturday, June 1, from noon to 7
p.m., this will be the fourth “My People Mar-
ket” since 2017 to connect both local residents
and tourists alike to the city’s incredible multi-
cultural talents. The free and open to the pub-
lic event will take place at the old U.S. Postal
Service building, downtown, at Northwest 9th
and Lovejoy.
Co-sponsored by Travel Portland, the city’s
official destination marketing and manage-
ment organization, and Prosper Portland, the
economic and urban development agency for
the city, attendees are encouraged to shop
among more than 100 multicultural vendors
for a variety of goods while enjoying food,
My
People’s
Market
Encore for
diverse and vibrant
marketplace
drink, performances and activities for all
ages.
“Portland’s DIY culture is alive and well
and incredibly diverse,” said Tamara Kenne-
dy-Hill, vice president of diversity and com-
munity relations for Travel Portland. “We are
grateful for the collaborative spirit that sur-
rounds this event, as our partners, vendors and
sponsors work diligently to create an engaging
celebration that draws the community back
each year.”
My People’s Market was inspired by the de-
sire to engage business owners of color with
the travel industry and professionals posi-
tioned to create opportunities for growth. Ul-
timately, the market was created to celebrate
community, culture and business while sup-
porting local multicultural entrepreneurs with
broader exposure to fuel their trade, the spon-
sors said.