A Portland treasure and a voice of passion, wisdom and profound insight, Darlene Solomon-Rogers aka Blacque Butterfly is an entertainer, activist and event host. Her love for the arts has allowed her to explore several layers of her calling. Be it spoken word, motivational speaking, singing, theater or event promoting she has "allowed the Creator to use her ministry to inspire others to follow their calling." Blacque Butterfly is a native Oregonian, born and raised in NE Portland. She is the author of “Black girl can I comb your hair.” She has also released a spoken word CD entitled Collide -A - Scope. Currently she is working on her sophomore album slated to release by early 2017. Blacque Butterfly promotes and showcases local talent through her events “Blacque Butterfly Presents...” Butterfly mentors troubled youth and single mothers and facilitates a youth based theatre troupe, where she allows youth at risk to use the arts as a tool for social justice. She is a motivational speaker for women and men who are survivors of domestic violence. Blacque Butterfly believes in the philosophy that you can be the change that you want to see in the world. She assists homeless youth and displaced families in using the arts to empower themselves and share their stories with the world. Visit her at: www.wix.com/blacquebutterfly/BBPDX Artist site www.reverbnation.com/BlacqueButterfly Social networking sites https://www.facebook.com/BlacqueButterfly.pdx ⦁ http://www.myspace.com/blacquebutterflypdx ⦁ http://twitter.com/BlacqueBfly