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We Are a Diverse and Colorful Portland
By bokeh.jjie.org/ - Katy McCarthy
Published: 09/04/2013

When I think of Portland, I see androgynous hipsters in denim, drinking fiery espressos under grey skies. However, My Story, a Portland-based mobile arts organization, is changing that picture for me.

Since 2006, My Story has given low-income Portland youth the opportunity to explore their world and their community through photography. Today, they work with approximately 200 young people annually. However, My Story didn’t expect to turn into quite a successful operation. The group’s humble origin entails posting a simple ad on a local list service that read, “Free Photography workshop for Portland Youth.”

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