Tag: Commentary
ArtsWatch’s Bob Hicks – Looking Ahead
Dmae talks with Bob Hicks, two-time Pulitzer nominated arts journalist/editor at The Oregonian and senior editor of Oregon ArtsWatch about the current state of the arts in Portland and throughout the country. After seven weeks of shelter-at-home because of the … Read the rest
David Walker & The Color of Film
Join Dmae Roberts and guest speaker David F. Walker, a filmmaker, writer and culture critic and a leading expert in 70s blaxploitation films. Walker talked with students at MHCC’s Integrated Media non-fiction filmmaking class and commented the lack of color … Read the rest
Remembering Octavia Butler
As part of Black History Month, I thought I would call attention to a writer I’ve “discovered” in the last two years. I’ve long been a fan of science-fiction literature, but had not read any for at least a decade … Read the rest
A Night At The E.R.
© Dmae Roberts
I’ve been to the emergency room only a few time for myself or family members. Usually we had fast response and care. But nationally E.R. wait times have increased since the recent economic downturn. A 2010 Press … Read the rest
Blueberry Therapy
© Dmae Roberts 2011
When my mom died, I tried to find activities that would help me with my grief so I went blueberry picking.
I enjoy berry season during Oregon summers. My experiences with picking began when I was … 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