SEASON 3, EPISODE 2 Join us as we "shine a light" on artists, business owners, organizations and community leaders from the community that you don't always hear from, or see and otherwise might not know about. This episode we are joined by artist, barber, entrepreneur, Taryn Jones who will talk about his journey as an entrepreneur. Black History Festival NW 2024 Events this week: Eldon T. Jones at the Old Church February 23rd. Visit our website at www.worldstagetheatre.org/bhfnw for more details. Production Team Video: Jurell Scott Audio Engineer: Isaiah Sims Host: Elijah Sims Produced by World Stage Theatre Don’t forget to click the subscribe button and follow us on IG @worldstagetheatre

SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 Join us as we "shine a light" on artists, business owners, organizations and community leaders from the community that you don't always hear from, or see and otherwise might not know about. This episode we are joined by artist, comedian, and podcaster, Eric Island who will share his artistic journey with us. Check out the NW Black Comedy Festival February 15-18 The art in the background is by Precious Faith. Production Team Audio by Leilani Ellig Video by Jurell Scott Engineered by Isaiah Sims Host Shalanda Sims Produced by World Stage Theatre

Praise to the most high for getting me through this chapter! I'm ready for what's next but I still got some celebration left in me! 🥳👨🏾‍🎓 Howard University Grad * B.A. in Audio Production * Minor in Afro-American Studies * Summa Cum Laude

Thank you to everyone who voted me in and to Kenny for putting me in the number one spot! Sorry that this video is sooooo long but I hope you enjoy it and know that this isn't anywhere close to my final form! (If there was anything i didn't cover or something else you'd like to know, just lemme know!) ...and to whoever said it sounds like jaylib, thank you 🥺 FINAL BEAT: https://soundcloud.com/zaysims/kb-battle-67 DRUM INSPO: @danielsteelemusic @prodby1995 @mikehector INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zaysims_/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/zaysims_ MUSIC https://zaysims.bandcamp.com/

Martin Luther King Jr. named after his father, Martin Luther King Sr. His mothers name was Alberta Williams King. Dr. King had two siblings. One of his siblings, Christine King is still with us today at the age of 95. • Dr. King married Coretta Scott in 1953. She gave birth to four children (Martin Luther King III, Yolanda, Bernice, and Dexter). • Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. He was a preacher, founded Southern Christian Leadership Conference and came to prominence when he lead the very successful Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956). • In 1963, during the March On Washington, Dr. King delivered his famous I Have A Dream speech (August 28, 1963). The following year he was the youngest man (age 38) to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (1964), and played a huge role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. On April 3, 1968, Dr. King delivered his speech, I’ve Been to the Mountaintop. The following day he was assassinated. Soon after, a campaign for a holiday in his honor began. It wasn’t until January 20, 1986 that dream became a reality. • Thirty-eight years ago in Portland, Oregon, Ken Berry, the World Arts Foundation and other community members started the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute to keep the dream alive and educate the generation. • For the past seventeen years, in an effort to educate and uplift, World Stage Theatre celebrates Dr. King and other African Americans past, present and future through Who I Am Celebrating Me (February 23-26, 2023). • Our tribute. #mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #worldstagetheatre #worldstage • Video & Audio by Isaiah Sims Narrated By Elijah Sims Images by Shawnte Sims.

Join us as we chop it up with Oregon grown, local chef, author and entrepreneur, Brittinie Love. Brittinie Love was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and chose purpose over being passive. In a city full of great restaurants, food carts, food trucks, and growing Black Businesses, Brittinie decided to take a leap of faith with her passion for cooking. Contrary to cooking norms, she started her cooking passion not as a student in culinary school, but in her small apartment kitchen.  As a growing chef, Brittinie hopes you find joy, excitement and feel encouraged to be your own chef at home. That’s what “Cooking with Love” is all about. Finding the love, enjoyment, and engagement with those around you. Purchase Brunch With Britt Tickets Here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/world-stage-theatre/62e02da480b3740e29754726/ SOCIAL MEDIA @cookingwithblove @worldstagetheatre WEBSITES https://www.cookingwithblove.com https://worldstagetheatre.org CREDITS host - Elijah Sims (@sims23_) recording/editing - Isaiah Sims (@zaysims_) produced by World Stage Theatre

Join us as we chop it up with Oregon transplant, local artist, author, actor and entrepreneur, "Izzy Is Real". Israel Hammond was born and raised in North Carolina but has lived in Portland long enough to claim it. He's been an active member of the artistic community and you've probably seen him at the Vanport Jazz Festival doing poetry or hosting this years Flip n Flo challenge. If he's not acting on stage you may find him teaching at Self Enhancement Inc. Listen and learn why Izzy Is Real! Purchase Izzy's Book Here: https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/head-heart-journey-inward SOCIAL MEDIA @izzy_is_real @worldstagetheatre WEBSITES https://worldstagetheatre.org CREDITS host - Elijah Sims (@sims23_) recording/editing - Isaiah Sims (@zaysims_) produced by World Stage Theatre

Congressional Chorus pays homage to some of the greatest black women composers, arrangers and performers from various generations of music with a program of classical, jazz, folk, and gospel. We are honored to have featured as guest artists Afro Blue from Howard University, Brandie Sutton from the Metropolitan Opera, and Dr. Leah Claiborne from the University of the District of Columbia, as well as an all black female band accompanying the chorus. Program notes at https://www.flipsnack.com/congressionalchorus/congressional-chorus-this-is-her-story-program-march-13-2021.html Donate at https://www.congressionalchorus.org/donate Supported in part by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanity, Eugene Lang Foundation, Share Fund, and individual donor contributions by Congressional Chorus members and patrons. Congressional Chorus, a multi-generational family of choruses reflecting the diversity of the United States capital, champions American music. With a mission is to inspire people to embrace our common humanity through choral music, the promote the choral arts through artistic excellence, innovative performances and active community engagement. Providing affordable music education and performance opportunities to aspiring singers of all ages and backgrounds, the family of choruses includes an 80-member auditioned adult chorus, NorthEast Senior Singers, and American Youth Chorus. NorthEast Senior Singers (NESS) is a musical outlet for Washington, DC senior citizens, and part of our Congressional Chorus family of choruses. NESS is one of the only programs in DC that provides musical opportunities specifically with a focus on providing older residents with performance-centered experiences alongside a community of younger singers. NESS was featured in a PBS documentary, "Arts and Aging," and stands as an example of how music can foster creative vitality. https://www.congressionalchorus.org