A Paul Knauls Celebration: Honoring Albina’s Living Legacy

Join us for an evening celebrating Mr. Paul Knauls, Sr, our beloved “Mayor of Northeast Portland” and a pillar in Albina’s historic Black community. This celebration honors Mr. Knauls’ enduring legacy of entrepreneurship, community care, and musical excellence — uplifting the past, present, and future of Black Portland.

The evening will feature a live performance by The Legendary Beyons, DJ OG One, MC Ken Boddie, and special guests. We’ll have snacks and a birthday treat by Le Bontemps catering as well as a photo booth by Antonio Harris. Guests will also enjoy an immersive photo installation documenting Mr. Knauls’ lifelong contributions to Portland’s Black arts and business communities.

Presented in partnership with Albina Music Trust, Albina Vision Trust, and the Portland Trail Blazers, this event celebrates Black joy, history, and resilience on this important milestone of Mr. Knauls’ 95th birthday. Tonight we honor a living legend and public servant as well as our community that continues to rise with him.

Proceeds from this event will go to the Geneva and Paul Knauls Scholarship Fund, empowering students in Portland, OR who aspire to build futures in the trades. Together, we’re investing in the next generation of skilled workers and community leaders.

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