Join us at our next meeting!
Respond to Racism meets monthly, bringing concerned citizens together (along with members of local government, news media, and the LO School District, among others) to tackle overt and systemic racism in Lake Oswego. Please join us for our next meeting:
Monday January 6, 2020
6:30-8:30 pm
Lake Oswego United Church of Christ
1111 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Join us at our monthly RTR community meeting as we welcome Bill de la Cruz. He is an author, a an world-wide trainer, and expert on using self--awareness as a tool to fight racism.
(You are welcome to bring a small refreshment and come at 6:00 pm to mingle and chat with other members.)
(No Childcare provided)
Future Meeting Dates:
There will be no December meeting.
February 3, 2020
March 2, 2020
NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Donations are made through the United Church of Christ of Lake Oswego, a 501c3 non-profit organization, and are tax deductible. When donating, please select Respond to Racism as the recipient in the donation form.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday November 14th
Golden Pride Productions Presents:
"Another Day" a film that follows a young Black girl's experiences navigating through Portland's predominately white schools.
6:30-8-:30pm at the Alex L. Parks Performing Arts Center at Jesuit High School.
Tuesday November 19th
Racism is a threat to public health
6:30 - 8:30pm
Round Table Pizza
19121 Willamette Drive (Hwy 43)
A meeting to discuss the latest updates and strategy for pushing forward the resolution to declare racism a threat to public health in Clackamas County
Thursday November 21st
The Blackonteurs- November Edition!Story Telling show
7:30 p.m. / $12
The Blackonteurs are back at The Deep End Theater! Named one of “Six New Projects Shaking Up Portland’s Arts Scene” by Portland Monthly Magazine, The Blackonteurs is Portland's own storytelling show that features all black & African-American performers sharing their stories of triumph, struggle, laughter, love, joy, and pain.
On Thursday, November 21st at 7:30pm, join us for performances by:
- Emmett Wheatfall!
- Nichole Robinson!
- Willie Poinsette!
- Carlos Kareem Windham!
- Cookie Zvovushe!
And hosted by the forever-effervescent Leann Johnson!
December 6, 2019 Lake Oswego Library Presents:
The December Film Discussion Group will be held December 6th. Doors open at 1:30 and the movie starts at 2pm at the Lake Theater & Café. Admission is free. We’ll be showing and discussing “Priced Out - 15 Years of Gentrification in Portland, Oregon”. This documentary explores the complexities and contradictions of gentrification and life after the era of "the ghetto." It powerfully illustrates how government policies and market forces combine to destroy and rebuild neighborhoods. Some embrace new investment at first, but few are left standing when new money moves in and old residents find themselves priced out. Winner of the Best Feature Film Award at the New Urbanism Film Festival.