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    Notice of Upcoming Cancellations
    • Mar 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Notice of Upcoming Cancellations

    Dear Respond to Racism LO community, In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be suspending all public RtR events until further notice. This includes our upcoming Apr. 6 community meeting and the remaining dates for the BIPOC Speaker Series we were set to co-host with the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community and Mary's Woods. While we will not be hosting public events, we will be continuing the conversation online, both on our website and on our respective social medi
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    EVENT: Spring BIPOC Speaker Series
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    EVENT: Spring BIPOC Speaker Series

    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
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    VIDEO: Walidah Imarisha at Mary's Woods
    • Aug 14, 2019
    • 1 min

    VIDEO: Walidah Imarisha at Mary's Woods

    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
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    Walidah Imarisha to Present at Mary's Woods on July 23
    • Jun 6, 2019
    • 1 min

    Walidah Imarisha to Present at Mary's Woods on July 23

    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
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    VIDEO: OR Sen. Rob Wagner Discusses Holocaust and Genocide Education Bill
    • May 16, 2019
    • 1 min

    VIDEO: OR Sen. Rob Wagner Discusses Holocaust and Genocide Education Bill

    On April 17, 2019, Respond to Racism, the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community, and Mary's Woods retirement community hosted a discussion Oregon State Senator Rob Wagner on two bills that could have a significant impact on equity in schools, SB 664, the Holocaust and genocide education bill, and SB 52, which tackles suicide prevention. In this video, Sen. Wagner discusses the reason for the bills and responds to questions and concerns from the audience. #robwagner #west
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    Press Release: An Evening with State Senator Rob Wagner
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    Press Release: An Evening with State Senator Rob Wagner

    The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community, Respond to Racism, and Mary’s Woods Diversity Task Force have invited State Senator Rob Wagner (D - District 19) to speak on equity diversity, and inclusion policy issues, primarily as they relate to Oregon public schools. Senator Wagner chairs the Oregon Senate Education Committee, and also sits on the Lake Oswego School Board. He will address two pieces of legislation that he has championed in the legislature: SB 664, a bill m
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