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The Bridge for Black Portland: Tra’Renee’s Cultivation of Community, Joy, and Conversation
Northwest Media icon Tra’Renee has been holding down the media scene in Portland for nearly two decades. The Converge crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard made the trip to the iHeartMedia studio in the Rose City to document Tra’Renee’s journey and keep Converge’s Portland love flowing.
Sixteen Years of Style: David Jefferson and Stackin Kickz Make Waves in Rose City Streetwear
David Jefferson, the visionary founder of Stackin Kickz in Portland, Oregon has been making major waves in the Rose City’s streetwear culture for sixteen years. The Converge Media crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard, recently linked up with Jefferson to capture his impeccable aesthetic and incredible journey.
