Posted in Diaspora News Be Down: Portland's newest Black-owned music-centered bar aims to foster community, creativity afrakan April 27, 2026 Leave a comment The Downbeat is a new Black-owned music-centered bar that merges art, dancing and food, while fostering community for BIPOC musicians and creatives. Source link Related Articles Rogue Elkhart cops called Wolverines targeted Black community Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color Issa Rae’s ColorCreative Launches Year 3 of Find Your People Program Black Church Coalition raises funds for community members facing financial hardship