Seeking Shared Culture
Raised with a strong cultural identity because of immigrant parents, five second-generation American students find ways to connect with their cultures within Portland — a city where cultural communities are rarely visible.
Raised with a strong cultural identity because of immigrant parents, five second-generation American students find ways to connect with their cultures within Portland — a city where cultural communities are rarely visible.
Historically, the Lents neighborhood has been given fewer resources and has been negatively stereotyped by the wealthier communities surrounding it. The Grant community is no different than other affluent areas, labelling the area around the Marshall Campus as “dirty” and “dangerous.”
After an essay written by a Grant teacher questioning rape culture goes viral, the Grant community takes a step back and asks the question: “How does rape culture exist at Grant?”
When an essay written by a Grant teacher denying rape culture gains national attention, the Grant community is faced with breaking down the issue back home.
The Grant Community reflects on what a Donald Trump presidency means for its future.
Eating disorders are a prevalent issue among Grant students. But the stigma around them can make teens and families reluctant to talk.