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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230509T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T003256Z
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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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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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SUMMARY:The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
DESCRIPTION: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. \n5:30pm doors\, 6:15pm intro\, 6:30pm movie start$5 adults\, $3 kids 12 and underMinor with parent or guardian \nAbout The Wiz \nWhen Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm\, she’s miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East upon her arrival\, Dorothy is told about the Wiz (Richard Pryor)\, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan. As Dorothy goes in search of the Wiz\, she’s joined by the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson)\, the Tin Man (Nipsey Russell) and the Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross).
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-wiz-presented-by-race-talks-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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SUMMARY:Announcing the LIVING ICONS Series
DESCRIPTION:This 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.” \nMarch 14th LIVING ICONS\nPAUL KNAULS\, SR.\nThe Mayor of Northeast Portland & Owner of The Cotton Club and Geneva’s\n\nNORMAN SYLVESTER\nThe Original Northwest “Boogie Cat” and 2011 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee\nWe have planned this series as intimate dinner parties between close friends; seating is limited.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/announcing-the-living-icons-series/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Gym\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,RACE TALKS Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T210000
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
DESCRIPTION:McMenamins 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 civil rights struggles at home. The story of the Buffalo Soldiers involves historical complexities like race\, class\, power\, colonialism\, and western expansion. This film focuses on these Black men\, named and nameless\, who were part of this complicated history of the American West. Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts was recently named Pacific Northwest Best Documentary at the Tacoma Film Festival\, winning the Audience Choice Award.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/buffalo-soldiers-fighting-on-two-fronts/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230223T173000
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SUMMARY:The Wiz Presented by RACE TALKS
DESCRIPTION: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. \n5:30pm doors\, 6:15pm intro\, 6:30pm movie start\n$5 adults\, $3 kids 12 and under\nMinor with parent or guardian \nAbout The Wiz \nWhen Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm\, she’s miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East upon her arrival\, Dorothy is told about the Wiz (Richard Pryor)\, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan. As Dorothy goes in search of the Wiz\, she’s joined by the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson)\, the Tin Man (Nipsey Russell) and the Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross).
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/the-wiz-presented-by-race-talks/
CATEGORIES:Books + Conversations,Community Calendar,Conversation Series,RACE TALKS Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
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SUMMARY:McMenamins Celebrates 25 Years at 107-year old Kennedy School
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us for plenty of fun\, birthday cake\, food & drink specials\, a one-time birthday beer and more! \nHistory display and walking tour * 12-4pm * in the Jordan Room \nFace painting * 3-6pm \nPassport Discovery Hunt \nThis is an all day event. More information here.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/mcmenamins-celebrates-25-years-at-107-year-old-kennedy-school/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220413T215803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T025823Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Movies + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:RACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/movies-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Series,Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
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SUMMARY:RACE TALKS Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:How did Critical Race Theory go from being a methodology taught in law school to being protested at school board meetings? How did it become so politicized? How should race be taught in schools? What does the Oregon Department of Education say about Critical Race Theory? \nRACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-person seating 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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/race-talks-community-forum-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forums,RACE TALKS Event,Virtual Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
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SUMMARY:Books + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout Books + Conversations\nThe RACE TALKS Books + Conversations is an opportunity to participate in a book group facilitated by RACE TALKS: Uniting the Break the Chains of Racism. In-person or virtual participation may vary based on COVID protocols. Sign-up is offered quarterly and tickets will include the purchase of that month’s featured book. Books + Conversations are partnering exclusively with Third Eye Books.  \nFor the past 11 years\, RACE TALKS has offered a monthly community program. Each month a panel\, usually comprised primarily of People of Color\, is invited to discuss “a Historical or Contemporary Experience through the lens of RACE and RACISM.” From these discussions\, we’re hoping to start a life-long dialogue between groups of people who generally talk about each other\, but not to each other.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/books-conversations-2/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books + Conversations,Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Forums,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220413T215424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T211512Z
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SUMMARY:Movies + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:RACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/movies-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,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:20220712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220412T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T211748Z
UID:10000017-1657652400-1657659600@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:RACE TALKS Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:How did Critical Race Theory go from being a methodology taught in law school to being protested at school board meetings? How did it become so politicized? How should race be taught in schools? What does the Oregon Department of Education say about Critical Race Theory? \nRACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-person seating 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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/race-talks-community-forum-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Forums,RACE TALKS Event,Virtual Forum
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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:20220616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220331T163558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T012902Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Black Drag in Portland: An Evening of Conversation & Performance
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6:00 PM\, Program at 6:45 PM\nKEEP SCROLLING FOR TICKETS!\nVISIT OUR EVENT SITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INTERSECTIONALITY BETWEEN PRIDE AND JUNETEENTH\n\nTICKETS\nVirtual Tickets will be available until 10:00 PM \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/history-of-black-drag-in-portland-an-evening-of-conversation-performance/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Forums,RACE TALKS Event,Virtual Forum
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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:20220614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220331T165430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T183545Z
UID:10000023-1655233200-1655242200@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Books + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from North Portland and Multnomah County Library will be at the RACE TALKS Books + Conversations Community Town Hall to discuss the upcoming renovation of the library building\, which will result in a temporary closure. We will also discuss plans for a Cultural Heritage Center. \nAbout Books + Conversations\nThe RACE TALKS Books + Conversations is an opportunity to participate in a book group facilitated by RACE TALKS: Uniting the Break the Chains of Racism. In-person or virtual participation may vary based on COVID protocols. Sign-up is offered quarterly and tickets will include the purchase of that month’s featured book. Books + Conversations are partnering exclusively with Third Eye Books.  \nFor the past 11 years\, RACE TALKS has offered a monthly community program. Each month a panel\, usually comprised primarily of People of Color\, is invited to discuss “a Historical or Contemporary Experience through the lens of RACE and RACISM.” From these discussions\, we’re hoping to start a life-long dialogue between groups of people who generally talk about each other\, but not to each other.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/books-conversations/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books + Conversations,Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Forums,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:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220326T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220514T003305Z
UID:10000015-1652209200-1652216400@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Movies + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join RACE TALKS and Mitzi Asai Loftus (Survivor) & Toby Asai Loftus (Descendant) as they explore the correlations between the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII and present-day refugee policies and protests. \nScreening of: OPB Oregon Experience – Japanese Oregon Americans: Beyond the Wire \n“Program provided courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting and the Oregon Historical Society. Funding for Oregon Experience “Oregon’s Japanese Americans: Beyond the Wire” was provided by the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation\, Arlene Schnitzer and Jordan Schnitzer\, the Robert D. & Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust Fund for Lifelong Learning\, the Clark Foundation\, the Stephen D. and Marilyn C. Kerman Charitable Fund\, Kay Kitagawa and Andy Johnson-Laird\, Jon and Nancy Decherd\, and Russell and Sylvia Yamada.”\nRACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-person seating 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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/movies-conversations/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Conversation Series,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:20220412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220309T222926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T192124Z
UID:10000035-1649790000-1649797200@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:RACE TALKS Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:How did Critical Race Theory go from being a methodology taught in law school to being protested at school board meetings? How did it become so politicized? How should race be taught in schools? What does the Oregon Department of Education say about Critical Race Theory? Join us for our second part of a four-part conversation series as we bring together experts to look at Critical Race Theory and how it is impacting K-12 schools and Higher Education in Oregon.\nRACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can\, please make a donation to keep this programming free. \nIn-person seating 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 negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/race-talks-community-forum/
LOCATION:Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Forums,RACE TALKS Event,Virtual Forum
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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:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220204T233251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T165631Z
UID:10000030-1646766000-1646775000@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Books + Conversations
DESCRIPTION:March 2022 Books + Conversations\nFor our first RACE TALKS Books + Conversations\, we will be reading All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack\, A Black Family Keepsake by Dr. Tiya Miles. Michelle Lewis\, co-owner of Third Eye Books\, Oregon’s only Black-owned brick-and-mortar bookstore in Oregon\, will moderate the discussion with Dr. Miles. Following their discussion\, there will be a 15 minute Q&A\, and afterward\, we will break out into our RACE TALKS facilitated discussion groups to discuss the program. \nPurchase All That She Carried through Third Eye Books\, Oregon’s only Black-owned brick-and-mortar book store. Use the code RACETALKS2022 at checkout for a discount. \nGet Your Copy Now \nAbout Books + Conversations\nThe RACE TALKS Books + Conversations is an opportunity to participate in a book group facilitated by RACE TALKS: Uniting the Break the Chains of Racism. In-person or virtual participation may vary based on COVID protocols. Sign-up is offered quarterly and tickets will include the purchase of that month’s featured book. Books + Conversations are partnering exclusively with Third Eye Books.  \nFor the past 11 years\, RACE TALKS has offered a monthly community program. Each month a panel\, usually comprised primarily of People of Color\, is invited to discuss “a Historical or Contemporary Experience through the lens of RACE and RACISM.” From these discussions\, we’re hoping to start a life-long dialogue between groups of people who generally talk about each other\, but not to each other.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/books-and-conversations-tiya-miles-all-that-she-carried/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books + Conversations,Community Calendar,Conversation Series,Forums,RACE TALKS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204108
CREATED:20220126T232834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T215532Z
UID:10000029-1644346800-1644354000@racetalkspdx.com
SUMMARY:Movies + Conversations Series
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThis will be a HYBRID event\, at McMenamins Kennedy School and on Zoom.\n\n\nTuesday\, February 8\, 2022\nIn-Person: Doors: 6:00 PMVirtual & In-Person:Newcomer Welcome 6:45 PM | Forum 7:00 PM\nIn-Person – McMenamins Kennedy School\, Portland\, OR All ages\, $25 voluntary donation per adult to support RACE TALKS programming.  \nVirtual – ZoomAll ages\, $25 voluntary donation per household to support RACE TALKS programming \n(Community supported and sliding scale tickets available\, see below for more information.)\nJoin us next week for our very first Movies + Conversations where we revisit the history of Vanport\, the largest flood in U.S. history prior to Katrina! \nWe are very excited to be partnering with Vanport Mosaic\, Spirited Justice\, and McMenamins.\nSliding Scale \nWe have created sliding scale tickets for community members who are unable to pay the general ticket admission price. We recognize that financial circumstances shift and appreciate people accessing the sliding scale on an as-needed basis. \nWe would appreciate anyone who is able to make a donation toward our sliding scale and community-supported tickets to do so. We rely on your generous contributions to support this work and keep it available to all community members. \nCommunity-Supported Tickets: \nWe are pleased to announce that we offer free\, community-supported tickets. These tickets require a verification process. Start the verification process here. Please allow up to 5 business days for us to review your submission. \nThere will be no same-day event sales for the community-supported tickets\, so make sure to get your tickets in advance. \nCommunity-supported tickets are available to: \n\nBlack\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC)\nLGBTQIA2S+\nStudents\nSeniors (65+)
URL:https://racetalkspdx.com/event/opb-oregon-experience-the-flooding-of-vanport/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School Theater\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies + Conversations,RACE TALKS Event
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