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Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater 5736 NE 33rd Ave, PortlandMcMenamins and Oregon Historical Society have teamed up for a Black History Month viewing of 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
The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
This is a Black History month 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 under Minor with ... The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
Oregon’s History of White Supremacy
McMenamins Kennedy School Gym 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, PortlandWe 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