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SUMMARY:Petals and Thorns: Spoken Word as Activism
DESCRIPTION:La Toya A. Hampton\, MSW artistically known as The Poet Lady Rose brings her film Petals and Thorns: A Spoken Word Journey to the Race Talks community\, using it as the basis for discussion of how writing and spoken word has a role in both empowering and being the voice of unheard and underserved populations\, bringing awareness to societal ills\, the need for change\, and serving as a spark that challenges\, informs\, and enlightens\, while inspiring discussion\, action and activism. A panel discussion and artist talk back will take place following the film screening\, and attendees while in their breakout sessions\, will have the opportunity to create their own poem that highlights the parts of their identity that defines their purpose\, enhances their belonging to various communities and aids in their own brand of activism. \nThe short film Petals and Thorns: A Spoken Word Journey\, commissioned by Portland Playhouse as part of their Return to Wonderland 2022 short film festival\, follows the experience of a group of Black Portland teens–Nathaniel\, Aaliyah\, Alyssa and Olivia in an intensive writing and spoken word camp facilitated by La Toya A. Hampton\, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose. Follow their journey as they go from novice writers to creating their own poetry that tells the story of living as a youth in the COVID-era\, which culminates in their triumphant first public performance. \n…this story highlights Black excellence and storytelling in a unique and captivating documentary. \n—Barr\, A. (2022\, September 23) ‘Portland Playhouse Highlights Local Artists in Film Festival’ Willamette Week.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/petals-and-thorns-spoken-word-as-activism/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Gym\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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SUMMARY:Racism + Colorism: A conversation with Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join Exit the Maze and Race Talks for an evening filled with poetry\, art and conversations about Racism and Colorism. Featured Artists include Cole Reed\, Mr. Bobby\, Raven\, Beloved and Alice Price with Poets\, Shiloh Day and Malyk Mitchell. \ncoleREED (Exit the Maze Founder) and Dr. Shaina Pomerantz (RACE TALKS Executive Director) discuss art\, racism and colorism in a prelude conversation to the April 11th\, 2023 RACE TALKS Community Forum\, “Racism and COLORism: Art show + A Conversation with Artists” hosted by Exit the Maze.  \n \n🎥: Melissa Salazar @alcapawarriors
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/racism-colorism-a-conversation-with-artists/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Gym\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exit The Maze":MAILTO:cole@exitthemaze.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T001909Z
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SUMMARY:History Pub - Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion \nStewart Udall was the Secretary of the Interior from 1961-1969 during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. He led the way for the most important environmental legislation in US history and spearheaded the expansion of the national park system and wildlife refuges. Udall was a fierce advocate for racial justice\, peace\, and Native American rights. He was the first public official to warn America about the dangers of climate change and his accomplishments have had a lasting impact on public policy and the modern environmental movement. This documentary is the eye-opening story of one of the most influential public servants whose great legacy deserves wide recognition. \nJoin PBS producer and filmmaker\, John de Graaf; former U.S. Senator\, Gordon H. Smith; CEO of Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette\, Anne Udall; and author Tim Palmer in a post-screening discussion facilitated by OHS Executive Director\, Kerry Tymchuk. Speakers will expand upon Stewart Udall’s profound legacy of conservation and environmental justice.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/history-pub-stewart-udall-and-the-politics-of-beauty/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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SUMMARY:The Swimmers
DESCRIPTION:The Swimmers is based on the true story of two sisters fleeing war-torn Syria. Guided discussion after the film\, acknowledging April is Arab-American History Month and Sexual Assault Prevention Month. This film is PG-13 and includes some scenes of violence and SA. Minors under 18 with parent or guardian. \n5:30pm Doors\n6:15pm Newcomer Welcome\n6:30pm Screening\n$5 Adults/$3 Minors Under 12 \nGuided discussion to follow. Admission includes a personal sized popcorn!
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-swimmers/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Conversations,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230420T183902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T151452Z
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SUMMARY:We Are UnBecoming: Radically redesigning personal transformation work in service of collective liberation
DESCRIPTION:Personal transformation work is powerful\, healing\, creative work.  \nAnd… \nConventional modalities of personal transformation work – life coaching\, wellness\, leadership – often perpetuate white dominant culture practices of hyper-individualism\, spiritual bypassing\, toxic positivity\, the myth of linear progress\, and extractive capitalist definitions of success.  \nWe are here to dismantle\, not replicate this.  \nIn this workshop we will: \n\nUncover the historical context of personal transformation work and how it is tethered to tropes of dominator culture (h/t bell hooks and Riane Eisler). \nIlluminate a framework that tends to the intersection of our personal transformation and collective liberation so that we divest from toxic practices in coaching\, wellness\, and leadership development.\nIntegrate somatic awareness\, healing\, and joy into our personal and collective transformation work.\nIncorporate creative practice into our work so that we cultivate personal transformation practices in true alignment with our audacious desire to thrive in collective.\n\nThis Radical Unlearning workshop is designed to be a more intimate gathering with tickets limited to 15 participants so grab yours now! \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-unbecoming-a-radical-unlearning-workshop-tickets-607797638097
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/we-are-unbecoming-radically-redesigning-personal-transformation-work-in-service-of-collective-liberation/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exit The Maze":MAILTO:cole@exitthemaze.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230426T014018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T003256Z
UID:10000054-1683657000-1683667800@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:The Living Icons Series
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the Second Night of the LIVING ICONS Series\nWHEN: May 9th\, Doors at 6:00 PM\, Program at 7:00 PM\nWHERE: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym 5736 NE 33rd Ave \nLiving Icons: SHIRLEY NANETTE & LARHONDA STEELE\nHost: Blacque Butterfly\n \nThis 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. \nThis is a four-part series and fundraiser for RACE TALKS.  Each evening of the four-part series will honor two LIVING ICONS\, who through their work and community contributions and activism\, have a shared history and relationship. We will listen to our Icons’ inspiring stories while we enjoy a sumptuous dinner\, intimate conversation\, and musical performances. Our series theme is “OPULENT JOY: Filling Our Cracks with Gold.” \nWatch a reel from our first event in the series
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/living-icons/
CATEGORIES:Community & Conversations,Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230504T162856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T163051Z
UID:10000056-1685039400-1685046600@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Enter The Dragon
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Asian Heritage Month\, join us for Bruce Lee’s groundbreaking film which shattered stereotypes and kicked down the door for more Asian representation in Hollywood. Guided discussion after the movie. \nTheir deadly mission: to crack the forbidden island of Han. Lee is a martial artist recruited by an intelligence agency to investigate a deadly tournament hosted by a man believed to be an opium trader. Roper and Williams are former army buddies since Vietnam. Roper is on the run from the Mafia due to his gambling debts\, while Williams is harassed by racist police officers. \n5:30 pm doors\, 6:15 pm intro\, 6:30 pm movie\, Q&A to follow \n$5 adults\, $3 kids 12 and under \nMinor with parent or guardian
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/enter-the-dragon/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230518T222653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T230709Z
UID:10000061-1686682800-1686691800@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY: Black as U R
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 13th\, doors 6p\, film 7p\, with panel discussion to follow \nJoin RACE TALKS and Portland Drag icon Poison Waters for a screening and discussion of Micheal Rice’s award-winning film BLACK AS U R: Confronting the Pain & Beauty of Black Queer Life. \nDo all black lives matter\, or only heterosexual black lives?\nThis is the question theater and film director Micheal Rice explores in this powerful\, deep\, necessary dive into the intertwined damage of racism and homophobia within Black communities. \n \nWEBSITE for BLACK AS U R
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/black-as-u-r/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Forums,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230511T211545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T182307Z
UID:10000058-1686855600-1686866400@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:The History of Black Drag in Portland: An Evening of Conversation & Performance
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC NIGHT\nDoors at 6:00 PM\, Program at 6:45 PM\nLearn more about the Intersectionality between Pride and Juneteenth on our BLACK DRAG PDX event page.\n\nTICKET INFO\nCommunity Supported Tickets are available upon request for anyone who identifies as Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC)\, LGBTQIA2S+\, as well as students and seniors (65+).\nSTEP 1: Sign up for Community Supported Tickets Program here. \nSTEP 2: Return to this event page and RSVP for your in-person or virtual Community Supported ticket.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-history-of-black-drag-in-portland-an-evening-of-conversation-performance-2/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230616T220000
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CREATED:20230511T211637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T182356Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Black Drag in Portland: An Evening of Conversation & Performance
DESCRIPTION:ALL COMMUNITY\nDoors at 6:00 PM\, Program at 6:45 PM\nLearn more about the Intersectionality between Pride and Juneteenth on our BLACK DRAG PDX event page.\n\nTICKET INFO\nCommunity Supported Tickets are available upon request for anyone who identifies as Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC)\, LGBTQIA2S+\, as well as students and seniors (65+).\nSTEP 1: Sign up for Community Supported Tickets Program here.\nSTEP 2: Return to this event page and RSVP for your in-person or virtual Community Supported ticket.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-history-of-black-drag-in-portland-an-evening-of-conversation-performance-3/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230629T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T202329Z
UID:10000062-1689102000-1689109200@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Black Oregon Natives and Transplants Dinner (UNCUT)
DESCRIPTION:The discourse around Black native Oregonians and transplants is often tense\, evoking a history of anti-Black exclusion laws and gentrification\, and the frustrations that arise in a small community where everyone knows each other. Are these tensions grounded in reality? Bruce Poinsette brings a group of Black lifelong Oregonians and transplants to the table to talk it out. \nBruce Poinsette is a Portland based writer\, host of the YouTube series “The Blacktastic Adventure\,” radio host of The Numberz FM\, and affiliate of Respond to Racism LO\, a grassroots anti-racism organization in Lake Oswego. \nDoors open at 6pm\, Program at 7pm\, Suggested Donation
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/black-oregon-natives-and-transplants-dinner-uncut/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230725T192318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T014416Z
UID:10000063-1691519400-1691530200@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:The Day of the Gun
DESCRIPTION:Join us for RACE TALKS Movies + Conversations on August 8th to commemorate Black August\, an annual event that highlights political prisoners. The Day of the Gun documentary revisits the events leading up to the death of George Jackson in 1971\, an incarcerated leader of Black liberation in the 1960s-70s. Featured community host Amber Boydston of Spirited Justice will lead audience discussion after the film\, examining this issue through an abolitionist eye and exploring questions of whether Black freedom is attainable while prisons exist. \n6pm doors\, 6:45pm newcomer welcome\nSuggested donation\nAll ages welcome
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-day-of-the-gun/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Forums,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230823T162204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T162957Z
UID:10000065-1692878400-1692896400@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Plug
DESCRIPTION:Come have lunch at Jackie’s \nProud to have our Presenting Event Sponsor as our panel Moderator!\nDr. Shaina Maxey Pomerantz Executive Director of @racetalksofficial \n \nLocation: @jackiespdx\nLunch by Celebrity Chef: @zairilla_Bacon\nCurated by @diversifyportland\nTickets on EVENTBRITE / you may pay at the door\nModerator: @racetalksofficial \nRide the Wave awards given to @djogone & @flightloungepdx \nAward Sponsor/ Presenter: @flavgods \nPLUGS 🔌 \n@lifeofsmorris @iamtaylorfrucel @drizzadon @titonxt @rara__plx_rapstar @marsheag @byanymeansmedical \nGraphic by: @jewler_slapnation \nEvent endorsement: @goodtimespnw \nOfficial Event for @pdxhiphopweek \nFundraiser for @friendsofnoise
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/meet-the-plug/
LOCATION:Jackie’s\, 930 SE Sandy Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230823T163214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T163436Z
UID:10000066-1692986400-1692997200@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:21+ event\nSpecial guest DJs\nFood truck and full bar \nRSVP on Eventbrite to get location.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/pool-party/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20230823T163815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T163949Z
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SUMMARY:Wet Island Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Ride the Wave Award Recipient Deandre Woods \nA percentage of the proceeds will go to Laced Up PDX \nPerformance by YABOYJDUB \nPrivate location must RSVP on Eventbrite.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/wet-island-day-party/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230912T213000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Black August: What Does It Mean To Be Free?
DESCRIPTION:In this follow up to our Black August forum\, we will engage in community discussion and explore what freedom looks like for each of us. \nHosted and facilitated by Amber Boydston of Spirited Justice\, we will debrief reactions to last month’s documentary\, “The Day of the Gun”\, which chronicled the life of George Jackson and how his death gave birth to Black August. Black August is the time of year when we honor\, commemorate and memorialize Black Liberation leaders and political prisoners who have been victims to the prison industrial system. \n  \nDoors: 6pm\nProgram: 6:45pm \nSuggested donation: $25 \nView on McMenamins website.\nView on Facebook. \nRACE TALKS is inviting you to a attend on Zoom. \nTopic: RACE TALKS September Forum: Beyond Black August: What Does It Mean to be Free?\nTime: Sep 12\, 2023 06:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86222028209?pwd=ODlNQmNKbnZDZzU1eVZPWFUxQVd5UT09 \nMeeting ID: 862 2202 8209\nPasscode: 091223 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,86222028209#\,\,\,\,*091223# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,86222028209#\,\,\,\,*091223# US (Houston) \n 
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/beyond-black-august-what-does-it-mean-to-be-free/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Gym\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Forums,RACE TALKS Event
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SUMMARY:THE BLIND SIDE
DESCRIPTION:5:30pm doors • 6:15pm intro 6:30pm movie – Q&A to follow\n$6 adults/$4 children 12 and under \n• Ticket includes personal size popcorn •\n2009 – PG-13 • Minor with guardian \nBased on the life of Michael Oher\, a Black teenager who\, in the movie\, was adopted by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy\, a wealthy white couple in Tennessee. Michael Oher went on to become a Super Bowl-winning NFL football player famous for the film’s rags-to-riches story. \nRecent controversy over Oher’s real relationship with the Tuohy family alleges they never adopted him\, but instead made themselves conservators over his earnings\, and financially exploited Oher. \nWe will discuss how the film’s portrayal holds up today\, and how complicated issues of race\, privilege\, and white saviorism\, via adoption\, hit close to home through the Hart family tragedy of 2018.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-blind-side/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T143732Z
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SUMMARY:RACE TALKS Holiday Market featuring BIPOC Women-owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that BIPOC women-owned businesses receive less than 1% of venture capital and Black women receive less than a quarter percent of that? Being intentional about eradicating institutional racism means being intentional about where and with whom we spend our money. \nKick off your holiday season by shopping with intent. Join RACE TALKS in November for a BIPOC Women-Owned Holiday Market. This will be an interactive shopping experience where we will shop\, snack\, and build community. The market features two dozen local BIPOC Women-owned business with products and services to purchase or pre-order. \nAll Donations from the event will be redistributed back to all vendors. Full vendor list below. \nTime: 6p Doors; 6:45 – 9:30p program/market. ALL AGES WELCOME. \nQuestions: Contact RACE TALKS: 971-361-9191 (text ok); info@racetalkspdx.com \nView on Facebook.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/race-talks-holiday-market-featuring-bipoc-women-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Gym\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20231127T171719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T183333Z
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SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Free Thanksgving Dinner!
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/community-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:Norma Jean’s\, 4636 NE 42nd\, Portland\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="RACE TALKS%3A Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism":MAILTO:info@racetalkspdx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20240419T223818Z
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SUMMARY:The 4th Annual History of Black Drag in Portland - A Juneteenth and Pride Celebration  An Evening of Conversation & Performance
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:30p / Showtime: 7p\nAll ages welcome – children 12 and under are free\nBIPOC & QTBIPOC eligible for community supported ticket – includes admission and meal voucher\nemail info@racetalkspdx.com to RSVP for community supported ticket.\n\nRACE TALKS: Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism\, McMenamins History Department\, Poison Waters and local Black drag queens\, and sponsoring community partners are teaming up for a third year to present The History of Black Drag in Portland\, an intersectional Pride and Juneteenth event that explores the history and contemporary experience of Black drag in Portland\, Oregon. \nThis one-night event features an all-star panel of local drag queens followed by fabulous drag performances. We began this special forum in an effort to hold space for BIPOC folx in Portland during Pride; and close the gap of miseducation and intolerance between our BIPOC and QTBIPOC communities. In our first year\, we emphasized QTBIPOC and BIPOC in-person attendance because there are few Pride events that are centered around Black and brown queer folx in Portland.  Given the positive feedback we received from the past two years\, and the heightened ignorance and attacks on the Black\, Trans\, and Drag communities throughout our country\, we are continuing this annual celebratory event. Join us! \n\nEvent Consultants & Co-Hosts:\nLawanda Jackson\nIsaiah Esquire\nPanelists:\nKrystal Lynn Benoit\nBruce the Drag King\nCruz Daniels\nFlawless Shade\nAqua Flora\nPerformers:\nLawanda Jackson\nIsaiah Esquire\nKrystal Lynn Benoit\nCruz Daniels\nFlawless Shade\nAqua Flora\nMona Chrome\nMore information about Event Consultants & Co-Hosts\, Panelists\, and Performers here.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/black-drag-pdx-2025/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T072708
CREATED:20260409T150525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175237Z
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SUMMARY:The 5th Annual History of Black Drag in Portland - A Juneteenth and Pride Celebration  An Evening of Conversation & Performance
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of Thursday\, June 18\, 2026\, we kickoff Juneteenth by igniting a city-wide Weekend of Black Cultural Joy. Join us for an evening of historical recovery and high-fidelity performance as we celebrate the resilience\, truth\, and talent that have shaped our community from Emancipation to the present.\n\nDoors: 6:30p / Showtime: 7p\nAll ages welcome – children 12 and under are free\nBIPOC & QTBIPOC eligible for community supported ticket – includes admission and meal voucher\nemail info@racetalkspdx.com to RSVP for community supported ticket.\n\nRACE TALKS: Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism – Portland\, Ore. \nThis one-night event features an all-star panel of local drag queens including fabulous drag performances\, candid discussion\, pre-and post show dancing with local DJs. We began this special forum in an effort to hold space for BIPOC folx in Portland during Pride; and close the gap of miseducation and intolerance between our BIPOC and QTBIPOC communities. In our first year\, we emphasized QTBIPOC and BIPOC in-person attendance because there are few Pride events that are centered around Black and brown queer folx in Portland.  Given the positive feedback we received from the past four years\, and the heightened ignorance and attacks on the Black\, Trans\, and Drag communities throughout our country\, we are continuing this annual celebratory event. Please join us!
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/black-drag-pdx/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,RACE TALKS Event
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