Bruce Poinsette
- 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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Bruce Poinsette
- 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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Bruce Poinsette
- 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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Bruce Poinsette
- 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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Admin
- 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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