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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 2023)
December 06, 2023 Page 9 The Oldest Black Church in the PNW Amantha Hood, Introducing Portland's First Multicultural Esthetics Program Learn Skincare, Lashes and More! Multicultural Esthetics Program Launches in NE Portland Nurturing inclusivity is much-needed in the skincare and esthetics industry, with 65% of skincare professionals lacking confidence in treating all variations of skin tones (No Compromise Black Skincare Guide, C.R. Cooper). Champions Beauty Insti- tute is Portland’s first multi- culturally owned, influenced and led esthetics program. Partnering with renowned Champions Barbering Insti- tute, possessing a 95% student certification rate. CBI proud- ly teaches students how to confidently provide services at a professional level, which encompasses a diverse set of skills in all hair, melanin and non-melanin skin types. “CBI is filling an equity gap in the esthetics curriculum stan- dards. By molding and grad- uating students educated in all skin types, we increase the number of estheticians that can confidently service all of Port- land’s population. It starts with this program, but my hope is to eventually influence a set a stan- dard for the curriculum require- ments statewide, and nationally. It should be a requirement that students know how to consult service and educate clients of all skin types in the field of esthet- ics.” says Amantha Hood. The 28-week curriculum sat- isfies the need to educate stu- dents beyond Fitzpatrick skin scale 1-3. The 3-day per week program covers sugaring, wax- ing, facials, use of facial devic- es, chemical peels, dermaplan- ing, lash tint, lift and extensions, brow tint and laminations. CBI Beauty launches Pro- fessionals of Esthetics with the inaugural class beginning Feb- ruary 13, 2024. Enrollment is open until February 5th. Jamal and Christina Lane, Founders of Champions Barber- ing Institute, are champions for the timeless craft of barbering. The Lanes have spent 7 years in higher education focused on preserving the trade of Profes- sional Barbering in the PNW. During the next season of business, Lanes will partner with entrepreneurs skilled and certified in their field of cosme- tology to operate premier pro- grams within Champions Beau- ty Institute, beginning with the School of Esthetics (SOE). CBI is extremely excited to announce Ms.Hood, of Lash Lab PDX as the Director and Lead Educator of The School of Esthetics. Amantha Hood, salon owner, product retailer and lash educator who’s been a pioneer and steward in the industry for 6 years. Training 100+ students, she’s evolving accessibility to entrepreneurial success. For more information please visit www.cbi.life/esthetics First African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church of Portland Oregon Church established in 1862! First African Methodist Epis- copal (AME) Zion Church is the oldest Black Church in the Pacific Northwest. The church was organized in 1862; just 3 years after Oregon became a state. This historic church has been a staple in the communi- ty. This year is 161 years of the church’s existence. Our roots in the community are deep. The church has been a beacon of light in the community for many years and is the miracle on the corner of N. Vancouver Avenue and N. Skidmore Street. First AME Zion Church has been outspoken in the fight for equal rights and the needs of the community. Under the leadership and vi- sion of the current Pastor, Rev. Dr. Dennis G. Payne, II, First AME Zion Church is experienc- ing a “new birth”. The church is looking to the future. This church isn’t going anywhere. Through a partnership with Logos Faith Development, a redevelopment plan is in process. This plan will encompass the needs of both the community and the church. The plan is to have a mixed-use fa- cility with a childhood education component and a before and af- ter school tutoring program with breakfast and a hot lunch. Un- derground parking will be avail- able. There will also be some form of mixed one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing units in- cluded in the plan. First AME Zion Church is determined to continue with its community ministry and to con- tinue to be a visible beacon of light in the Portland Community.
