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My birthday was the other day and I wasn’t sure if I was going to make a post about it because I’m not at all where I thought I’d be at 36.

I’m not married.
I don’t have kids.
I don’t have my own place.
I still don’t have a lawyer & I’m going to court next week😳
I don’t have a job and yes, I just opened my first business Ebonee Beauty PDX which is absolutely incredible but omfg the way my solo journey has started…it’s been very bittersweet so far. IYKYK. I’ll save that story for another day 😱

Despite the many ongoing woos, these last few months, and this past year, has taught me a great deal about people. The good, the bad and hella ugly. I’ve always seen the best and worst in people from a young age because I’m a Black girl in America.

I can choose to let terrible s**t make me salty or I can learn, process, laugh it off if need be, and keep it moving.

I’m choosing the latter.

I choose to laugh, heal and grow because not only is that something I need but it’s something that the world also needs. The world needs more kindness and compassion.

Yeah, things are an absolute hot ass mess in my life right now but it’s not forever. I know things will improve for tbe better but oooo baby, the universe has been really TESTING ME. Like okay girl, I see you. Again IYKYK 🤭

Even though I wasn’t really in a celebratory mood, I was intentional about treating myself. I danced at a 2000s decade night, I did a solo date to the movies and spent a day at the salon getting my hair done which was LONG overdue. Special thanks Andrea (on-dre-uh) Sanders

Thank you so much to everyone for your love and support 🫶🏾

#36

“No. NO! She does NOT get a puppy! She does not get a party favor.” - Bridesmaids

My thoughts on July 4th & America’s 250th.

I hope her birthday sucks.
I hope it rains cats & dogs and all over her fu***ng parade.
I hope the birthday cake is burnt to s**t.
I hope the fireworks don’t fire and the sparklers don’t sparkle.
I hope nobody shows up to sing her happy birthday.

My ancestors were still enslaved during, and after, the first Independence Day in America.

After everything she’s done to my people, and continues to harm marginalized people around the world, America doesn’t deserve a celebration.

And I’m lowkey side eyeing folx who still celebrate the holiday because ICE is still abducting people of color. Black people are still being murdered by police. Indigenous girls & women are still vanishing. People are still losing healthcare. Data centers are still being built & polluting the environment. Not one arrest has been made since the release of the Epstein Files. Like I could go on, it’s a LONG list of bulls**t.

If we expect REAL, positive change in this country. We have to start getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. None of this s**t is pretty but we have to be honest about our country and what a better one looks like.

A better America for me would be one that actually upholds democracy, liberty & justice for ALL. An America that’s providing equitable access to resources from food to housing. An America that no longer supports capitalism & white supremacy. An America that gives reparations to Black & Indigenous people. An America who opens her borders to those in need. An America that respects & protects the planet.

And most importantly, an America that has no King.

Are you actually content with the way things are in this country? Because if the answer is yes, oh honey, you haven’t been paying attention.

If you’re aware of what’s been going down, you know that something is terribly wrong with this country. But we still have time to change it. What does a better America look like for you?

“People shouldn’t fear their governments. Governments should fear the people.” - V for Vendetta

NO KINGS IN AMERICA & POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

Renters & Tenants Rights is now part of my platform Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26

I need a lawyer that specializes in Tenant Rights ASAP because I’m now going to court at the end of this month.

If this company wants a fight, they’ll get it.

I look forward to serving looks 💅🏾 and representing our city as I go before the judge. I will PROUDLY wear my crown and sash because these clowns picked the wrong one and oh baby, the receipts and the TEA is overwhelming.

Please DM tenant lawyer referrals, collabs & any other resources Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26

I’m so done.
Why?
See my last post.

RENTERS HAVE RIGHTS TOO ✊🏾

Y’all know Imma keep it 💯 and well …things are not looking good for me since my last post.

It seems like this tenant/landlord situation with my apartment might now become a series cuz wtf even is this?!! Please see recent posts for more context.

First, thank you so much to everyone for your love and support. Yesterday was a very surreal and terrible day for me because I finally moved out of my terrible situation which, yay? I’ll get back to that in a moment. But the place I was going to move to fell through and I didn’t have a place to live…

Technically speaking, I still don’t but THANK GODDESS for my family, friends and community here in PDX!! So many people offered room and board and I’m VERY incredibly thankful for each and every one of you. I’m now safe and staying with family because the timing worked in my favor.

I’m so fu***ng thankful because if I was anywhere else, where I didn’t know anyone, I was facing literal houselessness yesterday. The situation was that bad.

Needless to say I was incredibly humbled because the experience makes me think of all of the men, women and children who are currently facing REAL houselessness around the world. Many who may have been in similar situations as me but they didn’t have anyone to turn to.

No one should ever experience not knowing where they’re going to sleep for the night.

Going back to my terrible apartment, they wanted me to pay an obscene amount of money for breaking the lease and I was served papers so I’m now going to court at the end of this month 🫠

I’m staying with family but I still don’t have a place to live. Like this whole experience has been so terrible and honestly, I’ve never had a good experience as a Black renter in my adulthood.

Regardless of the country, every apartment and house was AWFUL, if not traumatizing, typically because of the landlords and/or sometimes the tenants.

And I haven’t even told yall about the business!

A lot is terrible s**t has been happening to me right now and I’m really struggling right now so please send me all the healing vibes and lawyer referrals. My court date is July 21st so I need help ASAP!!!!

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CALL TO ACTION ASAP 🆘 Help a PDX Black Pageant Queen Get a New Home👸🏾

Hey Portland,

This is Ebonee AKA Ms. Black Portland and I need your help…

As some of you know, I’m in a VERY unique, precarious and UNSAFE living situation like y’all will not believe what I’ve been through these past couple of months.

It is a long story but renters & tenants rights will now be one of my key platforms Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26 because what I have been through is completely unacceptable.

I’m moving for the second time in a little over 20 days and I’ve been trying to move out since the first week of living on the property. People have been assaulted, arrested like it’s BAD.

I FINALLY found a property that will allow me to move in by tomorrow but I need $1500-$2000 for the deposit & moving expenses.

Here are ways to help me:

- LIKE & SHARE THIS POST!
- SEND MUTUAL AID ⬇️
Venmo
Cashapp $eboneebeautypdx
GoFundMe Page (link in bio)
All proceeds will go towards deposit & moving fees. Additional funds will go toward pageant fees & start up costs for my platform Ebonee Beauty PDX Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26
- Support a Black woman owned business and book services with me Ebonee Beauty PDX Online booking available via link in my bio! ALL ARE WELCOME 🌈
- Send referrals for lawyers & organizations that support tenant rights Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26

THANK YOU 💖

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Me: walking away from toxic environments & terrible people

Hey y’all,
Wanted to check in real quick given the nature of my previous post and my current living situation.

First, I want to say thank you so much to family, friends, clients and the PDX community for checking in on me and sending tenant law resources and referrals. The support has been overwhelming and I’m still catching up on messages so please bear with me.

Second, I wish I could say that things have gotten better since my last post but honestly…it’s only gotten worse 🫠

As far as I know, no one on the property has been killed but people have been assaulted, arrests have been made (I saw it firsthand), like things here are BAD.

And now, I might have to go court.

I’m not exaggerating when I say these past two months have been hell for me. And quite frankly, idk how the f**k I’ve been keeping it together but I reached my breaking point the other day now knowing that I might have to go to court.

Like I’m so NOT okay and I haven’t been for a while now…

I’m still trying to work things out with the current landlord and I’m STILL looking for a new place to live. I’ve been trying to move out since June 7th and so far, I’ve been scammed twice, I’ve been ghosted after scheduling tours, and I haven’t found that many properties within my budget that also suits my needs.

And this is just my personal life, I haven’t even told y’all about the business 🙃

SO MUCH IS HAPPENING right now and your girl is STRUGGLING.

Please continue to send referrals, resources, and positive vibes my way because now it’s looking like I’m going to need a lawyer for a potential trial.

For other ways to support me, please see my other post for details.

Thank you 🫶🏾

JUNETEENTH CALL TO ACTION:
Help a PDX Black Pageant Queen 👸🏾

Hey Portland,

This is Ebonee AKA Ms. Black Portland and I need your help…

I’m in a very unique, precarious and UNSAFE living situation like y’all will not believe what I’ve been through these past couple of months.

It is a long story that may take several posts, or maybe even a video, idk but renters & tenants rights will now be one of my key platforms Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26 because what I have been through is completely unacceptable.

I’m moving for the second time in less than 20 days 😳

I’m seeking lawyers who specialize in renters & tenents rights who are willing to do free consultations or discounted rates. Please DM me Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26

Here are other ways to help me:

- LIKE & SHARE THIS POST!
- Tag me Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26 on any available housing for rent in NE Portland at $1500+.
- Tag any lawyers or law firms that might be available Ebonee Atkins | Ms. Black Portland ‘26
- Donate to my Cashapp $eboneebeauty and GoFundMe Page (link in bio). All proceeds will go towards lawyer fees, pageant fees & start up costs for my platform Ebonee Beauty PDX
- Support a Black woman owned business and book services with me Ebonee Beauty PDX Online booking available via link in my bio! ALL ARE WELCOME 🌈

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Me: in the current dating pool
BABY…WHERE THE HELL IS MY HUSBAND?!!
Part 8?

Damn, misery loves company because there’s a LOT of people out here that really need to find some fu***ng joy in their life. Like please go to a comedy show or something. See my recent post for details.

I was just going through my photos and found more unhinged dating profiles 🤦🏾‍♀️ so here’s a quick photo dump! Feel free to swipe if you’re down and need a laugh.

Be kind to yourself and others and do something fun.

Throwback Themed Photoshoot
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