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"Those who have no record of what their forbears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history."
~ Carter G. Woodson
EVENT SCHEDULE
City of Portland Black History Month Proclamation
Youth Curated Black History Museum
See the work of local area high school students displayed at various Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clark County Libraries and festival events.
FREE
BIKETOWN Lunch Bike Ride + BHM Bike Design Unveiling Event
Meeting at City Hall; stop at Deadstock Coffee.
FREE
The Great God of the Dark Storm Cloud by Josie Seid
A staged reading of Josie Seid's contomporary re-imagining of Hecuba, the Greek tragedy, set in a school after a shooting, telling the story from an African American perspective.
FREE
Bike Ride hosted by CAAN and Nike
Junction Ave: A Black Business Pop-Up
A marketplace to buy, sell and identify black-owned businesses in our community.
FREE
Sneak Peek & Talkback with the cast of Who I Am Celebrating Me
FREE
FREE
1st Thursday Art Gallery
Come mix and mingle with African American artists.
Youth Curated Black History Museum
See the work of local area high school students displayed at various Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clark County Libraries and festival events.
FREE
Kúkátónón Presents Dr. Jason Okonofua: 'Bias Impeding Academic Achievement
Dr. Jason Okonofua, is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He will be presenting his research, which focuses on the social-psychological processes that contribute to inequity, including teacher-student relationships that result in racial disparities in disciplinary action. Through this, he is developing innovative interventions that mitigate the problematic “school-to-prison” pipeline experienced by many African and African American students.
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Wine & UnWine with Trainer Tyra
Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama
Attendees at Mrs. Obama’s events will hear her honest reflections on the experiences and events, both public and private, that have shaped her, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her years spent at the most famous address in the world. Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States – the first African-American to serve in that role – she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world.
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Who I Am Celebrating Me
Don't miss this soul-encompassing, heartfelt, energetic, fun, truth-telling, intergenerational cast as they take you on a historical journey. You will laugh, cry, get angry, love, smile, cry and laugh again. Tickets available at portland5.com.
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Valentine's Day with Smokey Robinson
Presented by the Oregon Symphony, the Motown legend performs his greatest hits – “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and many more. What a way to thrill your sweetheart on the most romantic night of the year!
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Youth Curated Black History Museum
See the work of local area high school students displayed at various Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clark County Libraries and festival events.
FREE
Wine & Wine w/ Trainer Tyra
A Day of Love
Open to all ages, vendor opportunities available
Youth Curated Black History Museum
See the work of local area high school students displayed at various Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clark County Libraries and festival events.
FREE
Back To The Root: 2019 Pacific Northwest Black Growers Gathering
This one-day regional conference, the first of its kind in Oregon, is providing an opportunity for Black-identified growers -- farmers, producers, educators, advocates, and ranchers -- to gather, network, discuss experiences, build strategies, and learn about our history and our opportunities!! This work is a part of a larger effort to combine and share resources available to Black-identified people working, practicing, or doing business around food systems or growing a thriving food economy in the Oregon and SW Washington area. While this is a black-community centered and invited convening, we openly welcome folks who identify as Indigenous, POC, and/or food justice community builders.
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Dodgeball Tournament
Register your team now, come out for some family fun and exercise, see who will take home the cash prize.
Black Family Resource Fair
The City African American Network (CAAN) is an employee affinity group of Diverse and Empowered Employees of Portland (DEEP). CAAN seeks to build a common bond of fellowship among Black employees who honorably serve the City of Portland and advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in support of the recruitment, retention and promotion of Black City employees.
How Well Do You Know Your Black History Gameshow
Come support six high school BSU groups as they compete for a grand prize of $500. And, see how well you know your Black History, free, open to the public
FREE
African American Women's Luncheon
Grover Washington Tribute by Eldon T. Jones
2019 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Presents Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch: Let it Flow for Grover Washington Jr. featuring Gerald Veasley and Marcus Strickland + Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio