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LEAP (Leadership, Equity and Advocacy Project) is the arm of MusicPortland that is dedicated to identifying equity issues within Portland’s music scene and working with all facets of our community to promote the growth of inclusive and diverse experiences and opportunities. In a time when the live music industry is paused, we see a real opportunity for assessment and  commitment to a more equitable and just industry through re-opening and beyond.  

We are currently seeking feedback from the BIPOC community regarding experiences as artists, music professionals and business owners. Your voices are important and of value, so we want to hear from you regardless of how you fit into our musical ecosystem.

In the meantime, meet the co-directors of this initiative: 

LEAP Co-Directors

David ‘O.G.ONE’ Jackson (he/him/his):

O.G.ONE is a Dj, producer, author, and long time community advocate in Portland. He is CEO of One God Productions Inc, founder of The Hip Hop Collective PDX, co-founder of Portland’s Hip Hop Day/Week and Portland Black Music Expo. O.G.ONE is also the official DJ for the Portland Trail Blazers and curator/host of the weekly show “In These Streetz”. O.G. is also CEO of Leadertainment which provides personal and professional coaching for both businesses and individuals within the scope of entertainment.

Sarah Clarke (she/her/hers):

Sarah Clarke is a vocalist, songwriter and community advocate in Portland, Oregon, best known for her work with the local musical group, Dirty Revival. She is also the founder and president of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Musicians in Solidarity, formed and supported by a focused group of musicians and industry professionals dedicated to building equitable platforms and programming within the music community. 

This is community led, we need your voice and participation.

Contact us if you have any ideas or input.  We would love to have you join our conversions and be a part of the group that is creating solutions. Please let your BIPOC music networks know about this action to build our community and potency to make change happen.