Black Owned Businesses Unite To Kick Off Black History Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gabriel Kilby
Phone: (503) 706-2438
Email: gabrielk@selfenhancement.org

Local Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Represent at Business Pop-Up

Portland, Ore. (Feb. 1, 2019) – On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, from 12PM to 6PM, over eighty black owned businesses will gather at The Center for Self Enhancement (3920 N. Kerby Ave. Portland, OR) for Junction Ave: A Black Owned Business Pop-Up. This family friendly event will host various local shops and services that span the apparel, food and drink, health and wellness, service industries and more. Also in attendance will be The Numberz Radio Show streaming live throughout the event, and special live performances by DJ Solo and Portland based recording artist and music producer, I$$A.

“Self Enhancement, Inc. is always excited about opportunities to enrich and invest in our community,” says Libra Forde, COO of Self Enhancement, Inc. “This event is an investment in the black community and its richness will be shared by all who attend.”

Now in its third year, Junction Ave has become an anticipated kick off event for Black History Month in the North Portland area. With nearly 1,000 community members in attendance last year, along with this year’s partnership with The Numberz Radio Show, it is predicted that Junction Ave will see its largest turnout yet.

About Self Enhancement, Inc.

For over 39 years, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) has been a change agent in the City of Portland, striving to meet the complex needs of youth and their families by helping them to overcome cultural, educational and economic barriers. SEI is the second largest minority-owned organization in the state of Oregon and serves over 16,000 youth and families annually. SEI’s mission is to guide underserved youth to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families, and partner community organizations, SEI provides support, guidance, and opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. SEI brings hope to individual young people and enhances the quality of community life.