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 Black Burial Grounds Are Disappearing as Families Fight to Protect Them 1-year-old black bear removed from tree in Herndon – NBC4 Washington As firearm suicides rise, Rutgers fellows work on prevention How a Houston club for Black women built community through service – Houston Chronicle