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Respond to Racism is a neighborhood effort to interrupt racism in Clackamas County, Oregon. Our mission is to educate and empower Clackamas County residents and institutions with the tools to combat racism in all its forms and make Clackamas County — and Oregon — a better place to live for residents of all races and ethnicities.
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What We Do
Respond to Racism meets monthly, bringing concerned citizens together, including members of local government, news media, and school districts, to tackle overt and systemic racism in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Learn How to Help
Not sure where, or how, you can educate yourself and your network? We’ve compiled a list of tools and resources that will help your awareness and understanding.
Be Part of the Action
Get involved at our next community-based event. Meet fellow members and join us as we support the community through events that educate and inspire.
Upcoming Events
New on our Blog
- Important Black Inventors and Scientists DownloadsA local group, African American Women of Lake Oswego and Surrounding Areas has compiled two informative, illustrated lists of important Black Scientists and Inventors who most people don’t learn about in school. Peruse the pages or download the documents to share!
- Ethnic Studies Campaign: What You Need to Know
Our goal is for the Lake Oswego School District to require one semester of Ethnic Studies for all high school students.