PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Marine veteran and Portland music scene staple Jermaine Malone is now the proud owner of The Heights Lounge and Event Space in Foster-Powell — currently Oregon’s only fully Black-owned venue.
More than just a performance space, The Heights hosts youth programs, family nights, drag brunches, and music events — all with an emphasis on inclusion and community. “I want kids to see someone who looks like them doing something big,” Jermaine says.
As a father, Jermaine built The Heights as a place where families can come together — no babysitter required. He’s also launching youth maker markets to give young creatives business experience and exposure…