Ni Nica, Ni Gringa
Dmae presents a piece from one of the first personal storytelling series on public radio: Legacies: Tales From America that ran on NPR in 1994. This episode is a 30-minute docu-play Ni Nica, Ni Gringa produced by Sylvia Mullally. … Read the rest
Shani Harris-Bagwell
Dmae presents the continuing series of features on Black artists in Portland with a feature on Shani Harris-Bagwell, actor and political & media consultant. Shani recently joined the board for the Regional Arts and Culture Council and will be … Read the rest
James Dixon: EDI and Beyond
Dmae features James Dixon, actor, director, EDI consultant and activist who recently joined the FUSE Theatre Ensemble. James and Dmae have a frank discussion about how Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) can create a safer and more equitable creative environment while … Read the rest
Shalanda Sims
Dmae presents a feature conversation with Shalanda Sims, actress, writer, director and founder/artistic director of World Stage Theatre. We’ll hear about their new film “Growing Up Black in Oregon: A Conversation” and about the work she’s doing as … Read the rest
45th Parallel + World Stage Theatre
Dmae continues coverage of Portland arts groups who are creatively pivoting during the pandemic. First she talks with 45th Parallel Universe about their Friday night virtual concerts called the Portland Social Distance Ensemble.  She talks with executive director Ron … Read the rest
Reinvention – Laura Lo Forti of Vanport Mosaic
Dmae talks with Laura Lo Forti, co-director of Vanport Mosaic who took on the challenge of reinventing a month-long festival of live events in Portland into a virtual one online. Through May 30th, The Virtual Vanport Mosaic Festival features poets, … Read the rest