Walking Through Portland With A Panther: the Life of Mr Kent Ford

602 Northeast Prescott Street,Portland OR 97211

16 June, 2022

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A newly commissioned solo play, this new work centers Portland Black Panther Party co-founder Mr Kent Ford & his memories as Memory Activism The Vanport Mosaic with Confrontation Theatre present Walking Through Portland with a Panther: The Life of Mr Kent Ford. All Power! - a new solo play by Don Wilson Glenn, directed by Damaris Webb and featuring La’Tevin Alexander Celebrating the legacy of Mr Kent Ford, co-founder of Portland's chapter of the '60s-era black empowerment organization, this newly commissioned solo play incorporates archival footage and storytelling to understand the legacy of local resistance, rediscover lost neighborhoods where the Panthers used to patrol, and learn the intimate makings of unsung leaders of protest and revolution. June 16 - 26 at Portland Playhouse 602 NE Prescott St, Portland This program is made possible by the generous support of Ronni La Croute, Metro Placemaking, The Collins Foundation, The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Regional Arts and Culture Council and Miller Foundation Learn more at Vanportmosic.org