The Albina Arts center was once a significant cultural hub for Black communities in North and Northeast Portland. But the building had fallen into disrepair and various plans have been proposed to reinvent and revitalize it. Darrell Grant, a musician and professor of Jazz Studies at Portland State University, began holding cultural events at the space last year, and partnered with writer and artist Renee Mitchell to create the Soul Restoration Center this year.
Portland singer Jimmie Herrod wowed the judges again recently on “America’s Got Talent: All Stars,” as he had done in making the “AGT” finals in season 16 in spring 2022.
Portland singer Jimmie Herrod wowed the judges again recently on “America’s Got Talent: All Stars,” as he had done in making the “AGT” finals in season 16 in spring 2022.
He’s been successful with Pink Martini and as a soloist with symphonies from here to Washington, D.C., and he’s had a successful run on “America’s Got Talent.”