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Page 8 The Skanner June 20, 2018 News My Peoples Market — Reimagining the Future F ning Way, and is present- ed by Travel Portland and Prosper Portland. Last fall’s market drew rave reviews from par- ticipants, who reveled in the community support, audience connection, and festive atmosphere. More than 1,200 people and 90 vendors —nearly half of whom receive on- going business support from Prosper Portland’s Inclusive Business Re- source Network—at- tended the first market, which offered connec- tions with and support for people of color along with live music and per- formances, gift ideas, and food from some of Portland’s best restau- rants. As one attendee noted, “My favorite part of participating in My People’s Market was hav- ing an opportunity to do just that: participate. Something like My Peo- ple’s Market was long More than 100 diverse entrepreneurs, artisans and food and beverage crafters are expected at the June Market, along with family-friendly live performances, art, music and shopping. Both Prosper Port- land’s Inclusive Business Resource Network and its Mercatus platform have played a signifi- cant role in the contin- ued development of My People’s Market, with a shared goal of elevating the stories of entrepre- neurs of color and in- creasing opportunities for diverse communities to expand market reach. Mercatus also offers a way for businesses to have an online presence before or as they develop a digital presence. The African American community had a rich history linked to the site of this year’s event at the edge of the Albina district. With a theme of “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Reimagining the Future” the June Market will in- clude an on-site exhibit curated with support from Oregon Black Pio- neers which will exam- ine the history of the area and the enduring role Af- rican American-owned overdue.” Another said, “The vibe was so festive and loving! Networking, great conversations, all of the beautiful business people, products, and customers.” The 2018 markets will continue to celebrate the diversity within Port- land’s small business community and advance the goal to make Portland a more welcoming and inclusive place where all businesses can thrive. businesses have played in Portland’s economy. The goal for My Peo- ple’s Market is to connect entrepreneurs of color with the community and new business opportu- nities. For the vendors, this connection is an important point on the path of scaling their businesses. For the com- munity, My People’s Market tells a story of today’s diverse makers and culture in Portland, an intersecting and ev- er-evolving narrative of place, race and Port- land’s future identity. The organizers see the marketplace as an oppor- tunity to take a collective moment and celebrate our community as it ex- ists today while we also honor those legendary trailblazers, communi- ty leaders, and business owners whose stories may not have been told. Additional support for My People’s Market comes from YGB Port- land, Energy Trust of Oregon, Port of Port- land, NW Natural, Kai- ser, and TriMet. A full list of participating ven- dors is posted at https:// www.mercatuspdx.com/ mypeoplesmarket/. This is a paid advertise- ment. Newly-Elected Mayor London Breed Makes History in San Francisco FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA ollowing a success- ful inaugural event in November 2017, My Peoples Market will return twice more in 2018 to expand on its con- nection and celebration of multicultural small business owners and entrepreneurs of col- or from throughout the city. The upcoming Mar- ket takes place Saturday, June 30, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Rose Quarter Commons, 300 N. Win- London Breed made history to become the first African American woman mayor of San Francisco, Calif. By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Con- tributor) ondon Breed has made history, be- coming the first African American woman elected mayor in San Francisco after her opponent conceded in what had been a ra- zor-close race. Breed, who had been appointed mayor last December following the death of Mayor Ed Lee, was forced out of the post after officials cited a con- flict with her position on L the city’s Board of Super- visors. She defeated former State Senator Mark Leno in a close race that came down to 14,000 provi- sional ballots counted, over the past week. “I am London Breed, I am president of the San Francisco Board of Su- pervisors, and soon to be mayor of the city and county of San Francisco,” she told a crowd gathered downtown after Leno conceded. “I am truly humbled, and I am truly honored.” See BREED on page 10
