Portland filmmaker’s latest work opens up the outdoors to Black communities

Kenny X Hamlett’s “Black People Don’t Do That” tries to break down barriers between BIPOC communities, the outdoors and discussions of mental health

PORTLAND, Oregon — In this week’s Let’s Get Out There, we highlight the work of a Portland filmmaker who is sharing his love of the outdoors by giving others a path to find their own comfort zone outside.

Kenny X Hamlett sings a familiar song on what could be considered the soundtrack of Oregon and Washington’s outdoor recreation.

“Anything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I’m doing it,” he said. “I do everything in the outdoors. I surf, I mountain bike. I

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