CANCELED: Community + Conversations
ZoomCommunity + Conversations: White Ally Affinity NightΒ A Brave Space for White Ally Community Members We invite community members who identify as White Allies to join us on the following days: February 2nd, May 4th, August 3rd, and November 2nd. We will engage in affinity conversations in a brave space for White Allies to discuss ... CANCELED: Community + Conversations
CANCELED: Movies + Conversations
Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesRACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can, please make a donation to keep this programming free. In-person seating at McMenamins Kennedy School is limited, please RSVP your spot in advance. Participants must adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines, and must be fully vaccinated or have proof of 72 hour ... CANCELED: Movies + Conversations
McMenamins Celebrates 25 Years at 107-year old Kennedy School
Kennedy School's 107th year in existence is cause for celebration, but this year's a biggie: McMenamins celebrates 25 years here! Beer in detention, cocktails with honors... little did the first class know what would become of their classrooms and cloakrooms. Join us for plenty of fun, birthday cake, food & drink specials, a one-time birthday ... McMenamins Celebrates 25 Years at 107-year old Kennedy School
RACE TALKS Movie + Conversation
Bagdad Theatre 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, United StatesRACE TALKS and McMenamins presents a special screening of Wakanda Forever, followed by a guided conversation about historical and contemporary race and culture issues related to the film.
CANCELED: Community + Conversations
Hybrid - Q Center & Zoom 4115 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesCommunity + Conversations:Β LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity NightΒ We invite those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual, Two-Spirited (LGBTQIA2S), Non-Binary, and non-listed queer community members to join us on the following days: March 2nd, June 1st, September 7th & December 7th. We will engage in affinity conversations in a safe space for our LGBTQIA2S+ ... CANCELED: Community + Conversations
Oregon’s History of White Supremacy
McMenamins Kennedy School Gym 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesWe are so excited to have our February forum to discuss the legacy of white supremacy and its impact on Black Americans in Oregon. Each panelist brings a unique element to our American Black History conversation. To be clear, Black History is American history and it occurs 365 days a week. Most people are not ... Oregon’s History of White Supremacy
The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
This is a Black History month cultural celebration as we show the movieΒ The Wiz.Β Guests are encouraged to sing along if they know the words! There will be an introduction before the movie starts and a Q&A discussion to follow. 5:30pm doors, 6:15pm intro, 6:30pm movie start $5 adults, $3 kids 12 and under Minor with ... The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesMcMenamins and Oregon Historical Society have teamed up for a Black History Month viewing ofΒ Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts-directed by Dru Holley of Vancouver, Washington. Holley will be at the event to answer questions after the presentation. The Buffalo Soldiers-a post-Civil War African American regiment in the United States Army-fought military conflicts abroad and ... Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
History Pub – A Peculiar Paradise: A History of Blacks in Oregon, 1788-1940
McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR, United StatesMcMenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall 6:30pm doors, 7pm start Free All ages welcome More than 40 years after its original publication, π΄ ππππ’ππππ πππππππ π: π΄ π»ππ π‘πππ¦ ππ π΅πππππ ππ ππππππ, 1788-1940, remains the most comprehensive chronology of Black life in Oregon. And now with this Second Edition, more information is included that wasn't previously available. Elizabeth ... History Pub – A Peculiar Paradise: A History of Blacks in Oregon, 1788-1940
Announcing the LIVING ICONS Series
McMenamins Kennedy School Gym 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, United StatesThis year, we are celebrating local LIVING ICONS: Portlanders who have made significant contributions to racial justice through their contributions to the arts, culture, and music. These Icons have embodied excellence over decades, and have left an indelible mark on our community and culture. This is a four-part series and fundraiser for RACE TALKS.Β Each ... Announcing the LIVING ICONS Series
The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
Join us for a cultural celebration as we show the movie The Wiz. Guests are encouraged to sing along if they know the words! There will be an introduction before the movie starts and a Q&A discussion to follow. 5:30pm doors, 6:15pm intro, 6:30pm movie start$5 adults, $3 kids 12 and underMinor with parent or ... The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
Behind These Bars: An Activist is Born
University of Oregon White Stag Building 70 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us for a very special Min Yasui Day, where we will officially dedicate the jail cell where Min spent nine months in solitary confinement fighting for justice for all Americans. We'll hear about the man, his work, and his legacy as a civil rights activist and attorney. This will also be the debut of ... Behind These Bars: An Activist is Born