Respond to Racism

Update: The Spring BIPOC Speaker Series has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice. Respond to Racism LO is thrilled to once again partner with Mary's Woods Diversity Task Force and the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community to host our Spring BIPOC Speaker Series. The series will feature discussions with Walidah Imarisha, Dr. Markisha Smith, and Jacqueline Keeler and will be held at Mary's Woods Dunn Community Center in Cascadia Hall. For m

On July 23, 2019, critically acclaimed author, educator, and activist Walidah Imarisha visited Mary's Woods Retirement Community to host her presentation, "Why Aren't There More Black People in Oregon: A Hidden History." The event was presented in partnership with Mary's Woods Diversity Task Force, the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community, and Respond to Racism LO. Check out the full video and selected clips below: #walidahimarisha #respondtoracism #westlinn #wlaic #mar

Respond to Racism is excited to announce that we're partnering with the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community and Mary's Woods to host renowned scholar, activist, and author Walidah Imarisha and her presentation "Why Aren't There More Black People in Oregon?" at Mary's Woods on July 23. The interactive discussion delves into the history of Oregon's anti-Black laws and lingering effects that we can still feel to this day. Imarisha's scholarship on Oregon Black history, am