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Community Direct Action
Community Direct Action
Downtown PDX Cleanup Chapman Park (340 SW Main) 12-3 Wear a mask, dress in black, bring a friend
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CANCELLED! Families Marching for Black Lives
CANCELLED! Families Marching for Black Lives
In response to last night's shooting, organizers have cancelled today's event to keep our community safe. Sunday at 12:30 PM 61–77°F Partly […]
Portland United for Justice and Equality at Pioneer Square
Portland United for Justice and Equality at Pioneer Square
Portland United for Justice and Equality is hosting a nightly event at pioneer square. This is a nonviolent movement that will bring […]
4 events,
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Community Connections: Black Communities in Oregon
Community Connections: Black Communities in Oregon
From Facebook event page: "Please join Oregon Community Foundation for a “Community Connections” virtual event. Taking place during Black Philanthropy Month in […]
Black Lives Matter Lents Family-Friendly Protest
Black Lives Matter Lents Family-Friendly Protest
We're meeting up again for a protest and sign waiving in Lents. This is a peaceful, social-distance priority, family friendly protest. However, […]
Free
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Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Aja Raquelle Rhone Spears
Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Aja Raquelle Rhone Spears
We lost a beloved human being in Portland on July 25th, 2020. Her name is Aja Raquell Rhone Spears. She is survived […]
6 events,
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Root Down Low: Well of Grief Edition
Root Down Low: Well of Grief Edition
From @accesscenteredmovement on Instagram: "Happening Tuesday! We often feel like we have a never ending well of grief—between ancestral grief, trauma, systemic […]
$20 – $40
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Race, Justice & Yoga Sharing Circle
Race, Justice & Yoga Sharing Circle
From Eventbrite page: "Join Yoga Behind Bars as we collectively explore the intersection of race, justice, and yoga About this Event How […]
NEW TIME – Meditation for Black Lives
NEW TIME – Meditation for Black Lives
Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship offers a walking meditation, circling City Hall, in support of Black Lives Matter. The meditation is livestreamed so […]
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CANCELLED! Kid-Centered March for Black Lives!
CANCELLED! Kid-Centered March for Black Lives!
**August 31 Update** In light of recent events in Portland, we are taking this week off to rest and regroup for future […]
Artists for Teressa
Artists for Teressa
9/8/2020 update: From @writeinteressaraiford on IG: "🎨#ArtistsforTeressa🎤 IG Design @lachicamx "The role of an artist is to make revolutionary change irrisistable." Building a […]
3 events,
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Every Wednesday from 6-8PM. Registration required, register here.
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[POSTPONED] Black History & Yin
[POSTPONED] Black History & Yin
This class series by Monika McKenzie, founder of The Yoga Nest studio in Hawaii,will discuss less well-known connections between Black history and […]
11 events,
Justice for Patrick Kimmons
Justice for Patrick Kimmons
Update on Wednesday, 8/12: Last week Letha attained a huge win: she finally was able to meet with warcrime wheeler and his […]
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Testimonies Needed!
Testimonies Needed!
Oregon State Legislature's police reform committee meets online to take public comments on bills that focus on use of force. The committee […]
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Advancing Black Strategists Initiative Launch Event
Advancing Black Strategists Initiative Launch Event
Join the launch of the Advancing Black Strategists Initiative, a cohort of Black labor strategists supporting workers' collective power. About this Event […]
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Wakanda Forever
Wakanda Forever
We lost a hero in Chadwick Boseman. Join BEAM and Black Masculinity Reimagined this Thursday, September 3rd from 4:30pm PST-6:00pm PST as […]
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Abolition as Presence: Organizing for Community Care
Abolition as Presence: Organizing for Community Care
From Facebook event page: "Abolitionist scholar Ruth Wilson Gilmore describes the work of abolition as “presence, not absence.” For Gilmore and others, […]
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[CANCELED] March for Housing Equity
[CANCELED] March for Housing Equity
From @pdxblackyouthmvmt on Instagram: "ATTENTION The March that was planned to happen this Thursday will be canceled we apologize for any confusion […]
5 events,
Nurses for Black Lives
Nurses for Black Lives
Healthcare workers showing up in support of true change and justice. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Standing in silence for 8 minutes and 46 […]
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
WALL OF GRANDPARENTS is EVERY FRIDAY 2-3pm at the (In)justice Center in downtown Portland! Please donate to @DontShootPdx @blackresiliency
Free
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Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Boo/Ti
Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Boo/Ti
From Eventbrite page: A celebration by and for Black folks, of Black joy, resistance, resilience, and excellence. About this Event Now more […]
9 events,
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Let’s Celebrate Diversity and Elevate BIPOC Voices
Let’s Celebrate Diversity and Elevate BIPOC Voices
From the Facebook event page: "Join us for a child-centers Black Lives Matter event intended to celebrate diversity and elevate BIPOC voices. […]
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[POSTPONED] Downtown Community Cleanup
[POSTPONED] Downtown Community Cleanup
[Text ID: Community Cleanup & Filter Exchange. Every Saturday at 10:30 AM. Cleanup of Lownsdale Square & Chapman Square We have grabbers, […]
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Beaverton Community Sign Making for Oregon Youth Climate Strike
Beaverton Community Sign Making for Oregon Youth Climate Strike
From Instagram post: "Oregon Youth Climate Strike is putting on an art build at Beaverton City Park on September 5th, 11 AM-2PM! […]
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Lents Park Sit-In | 100 Days, 100 Nights
Lents Park Sit-In | 100 Days, 100 Nights
See the sit-in happening simultaneously at King School! Image description: Plain white background with a Black power fist in the middle right […]
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King School Park Sit-In | 100 Days, 100 Nights
King School Park Sit-In | 100 Days, 100 Nights
Check out the event happening simultaneously at Lents Park, too! Image description: Black event flyer with a thick yellow strip along […]
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX CAR CARAVAN PROTEST TIME AND DATE CHANGE!!! We protest for Black lives and against police brutality. And we do it in […]
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Ventura Park Direct Action March
Ventura Park Direct Action March
From @safepdxprotest on Instagram: "100 days. 100 nights. This Saturday September 5th Join us as we hold space, sit in, and march […]
7 events,
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
From @eastonbroadpdx on Instagram: "We're beyond excited to be hosting this pop-up market every Sunday this month! Come check this out and […]
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Families Marching for Black Lives
Families Marching for Black Lives
* * * *** NEW LOCATION THIS WEEK* * * * * UPDATE! PLEASE READ 🔆 MEET TIME: 12:30 PM & MOVE: […]
Free
Self Care Sundays
Self Care Sundays
Self Care Sundays! BIPOC-centered after care for protesters, activists, organizers, community members 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-5pm Portland Playhouse Studio (The square […]
Free
Building Bridges at Cafe Zamora
![[Art: OliviaWiseStudios] Building Bridges at Cafe Zamora. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 1-3pm. Conversations & Coffee. @cafezamorapdx X @dialrforrevolution x @thepeoplevsice](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/q_glossy,ret_img,w_1044/https://www.pdx-blm-events.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/zamora.jpg "zamora")
Building Bridges at Cafe Zamora
From @thepeoplevsice on Instagram: "Come join us for some conversation over ethically-sourced coffee at Café Zamora! • We are creating an open […]
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Community Healing for Black Lives Matter
Community Healing for Black Lives Matter
From @community_healing_pdx on Instagram: "how is it September already??? — process that fact and whatever else you need off your chest, this […]
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Resist Dance – Featuring Chuckkpasta & Amenta Abioto
Resist Dance – Featuring Chuckkpasta & Amenta Abioto
From @cremebruleepdx on Instagram: "I’m so excited for this! BUT I moved the time up an hour so we can have more […]
4 events,
Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market
Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market
Come out to support Black and Brown farmers and makers, alternating Mondays, starting June 29th! Masks required. Hosted by: Come Thru Market […]
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Rally in Support of MoC Workers.
Rally in Support of MoC Workers.
Join Belmont Market of Choice workers for a #LaborDay2020 rally from 11-2pm‼️ [Alt text: Monday, 9/7 11AM - 2PM 1090 SE Belmont. […]
Black Lives Matter Lents Family-Friendly Protest
Black Lives Matter Lents Family-Friendly Protest
We're meeting up again for a protest and sign waiving in Lents. This is a peaceful, social-distance priority, family friendly protest. However, […]
Free
4 events,
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Kid-Centered March for Black Lives!
Kid-Centered March for Black Lives!
JOIN US AGAIN THIS TUESDAY! **Please note time change due to waning light** Tues 9/8 we’ll gather with masks and social distancing […]
NEW TIME – Meditation for Black Lives
NEW TIME – Meditation for Black Lives
Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship offers a walking meditation, circling City Hall, in support of Black Lives Matter. The meditation is livestreamed so […]
CANCELLED Meditation for Black Lives
CANCELLED Meditation for Black Lives
Cancelled September 8 because of air quality. Will resume September 15 and will continue at 6pm every Tuesday.
Artists for Teressa
Artists for Teressa
9/8/2020 update: From @writeinteressaraiford on IG: "🎨#ArtistsforTeressa🎤 IG Design @lachicamx "The role of an artist is to make revolutionary change irrisistable." Building a […]
3 events,
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QDEP: Incarceration + Capitalism
QDEP: Incarceration + Capitalism
From @queerdep on Instagram: "Let have conversation about Politics! We are excited to launch a Political Education web series. Join us next […]
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX CAR CARAVAN PROTEST TIME AND DATE CHANGE!!! We protest for Black lives and against police brutality. And we do it in […]
Free
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Every Wednesday from 6-8PM. Registration required, register here.
4 events,
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Tackling Systemic Racism Through Sport
Tackling Systemic Racism Through Sport
Watch live on Youtube, no registration required. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXTPhOtHKXQ&feature=youtu.be A conversation with sports leaders from Catalonia and the U.S. Speakers: • ED FOSTER-SIMEON. […]
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Justice for Patrick Kimmons
Justice for Patrick Kimmons
Remember, this is who we do it for. We do it for Patrick Kimmons, who’s life was taken senselessly because of some […]
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Black & Pink PDX Virtual Meeting
Black & Pink PDX Virtual Meeting
From @blackandpinkpdx on Instagram: "Join us this Thursday for our monthly virtual meeting! If you’ve never been to a meeting with us, […]
Artists for Teressa
Artists for Teressa
9/8/2020 update: From @writeinteressaraiford on IG: "🎨#ArtistsforTeressa🎤 IG Design @lachicamx "The role of an artist is to make revolutionary change irrisistable." Building a […]
4 events,
Nurses for Black Lives
Nurses for Black Lives
Healthcare workers showing up in support of true change and justice. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Standing in silence for 8 minutes and 46 […]
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
WALL OF GRANDPARENTS is EVERY FRIDAY 2-3pm at the (In)justice Center in downtown Portland! Please donate to @DontShootPdx @blackresiliency
Free
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Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Paula Ramirez
Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Paula Ramirez
From Eventbrite page (edited to reflect available events): A celebration by and for Black folks, of Black joy, resistance, resilience, and excellence. About […]
11 events,
[POSTPONED] As We Are: Disability Justice and Community Care Conference
[POSTPONED] As We Are: Disability Justice and Community Care Conference
From the Uprise Community, 9/11: "Due to the wildfires forcing evacuations in Oregon and across the whole West Coast of the USA, […]
Addressing Anti-Blackness Within Asian Communities*
Addressing Anti-Blackness Within Asian Communities*
*These events are for Asian identifying individuals. See September 26th event for workshop for all individuals. From Eventbrite page: "This workshop will […]
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[POSTPONED] Side Yard Farm Collaborative BIPOC Market
[POSTPONED] Side Yard Farm Collaborative BIPOC Market
From @thesideyardfarm on Instagram: "Hey Everyone! Our monthly BIPOC Farmers Market is postponed from this Saturday to Sunday, September 27th due to […]
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[POSTPONED] Elevate BIPOC Market
[POSTPONED] Elevate BIPOC Market
From @elevatebipocmkt on Instagram: "We hope everyone is able to stay safe. These fires are quite frightening & hope to gather […]
Free
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Forgive Us Portland – All Trades Open Mic
Forgive Us Portland – All Trades Open Mic
From @Madgesdiqceg on Instagram: "Join us in PNW City of Roses to celebrate the revolutionary nature of love 💚💙💛 Alberta Park has […]
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[CANCELLED] PDX Car Caravan Protest
[CANCELLED] PDX Car Caravan Protest
Update from Facebook 9/10: "Dear Caravanners, We are cancelling Saturday’s caravan protest due to the air quality and fire danger. We’ll let […]
Free
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[POSTPONED] Shop Black Saturday
[POSTPONED] Shop Black Saturday
From @olesiascosmetics on Instagram: "Our pop up shop now POSTPONED until further notice. We were soo excited to see you all, but […]
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Live Panel: Black Trans Lives Matter
Live Panel: Black Trans Lives Matter
From Facebook event page: "=== COME LISTEN TO BLACK TRANS VOICES! === FREE TO ALL - But we do ask that […]
4 events,
[POSTPONED] As We Are: Disability Justice and Community Care Conference
[POSTPONED] As We Are: Disability Justice and Community Care Conference
From the Uprise Community, 9/11: "Due to the wildfires forcing evacuations in Oregon and across the whole West Coast of the USA, […]
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
From @eastonbroadpdx on Instagram: "We're beyond excited to be hosting this pop-up market every Sunday this month! Come check this out and […]
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[CANCELLED 9/13] Self Care Sundays
[CANCELLED 9/13] Self Care Sundays
From organizer: "We are cancelling Self Care Sunday for this week because of the smoke." Self Care Sundays! BIPOC-centered after care for […]
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Black Women Led March in Clackamas
Black Women Led March in Clackamas
From @fridays4freedom (not the organizers) on Instagram: "Join these youth as they march through Clackamas in solidarity with the BLM movement! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🤎 […]
1 event,
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Decarcerating Care: Taking Policing Out of Mental Health Crisis Response
Decarcerating Care: Taking Policing Out of Mental Health Crisis Response
From Facebook event page: "As the movement for racial justice gains momentum in the United States, there has been a lot of […]
3 events,
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Making Black Lives Matter In and Out of the Classroom
Making Black Lives Matter In and Out of the Classroom
A workshop on how to bring anti-racist education to the classroom. It will be "facilitated by veteran activist and public education advocate […]
Artists for Teressa
Artists for Teressa
9/8/2020 update: From @writeinteressaraiford on IG: "🎨#ArtistsforTeressa🎤 IG Design @lachicamx "The role of an artist is to make revolutionary change irrisistable." Building a […]
3 events,
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Interrupting Racism for Portland Based Sexworkers
Interrupting Racism for Portland Based Sexworkers
From @pdxstripperstrike on Instagram: "If this training fills up there will be more trainings in the future. White sw are welcome, priority […]
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX CAR CARAVAN PROTEST TIME AND DATE CHANGE!!! We protest for Black lives and against police brutality. And we do it in […]
Free
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Holding Space for Black and Brown Youth
Every Wednesday from 6-8PM. Registration required, register here.
2 events,
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[CANCELLED] Justice for Patrick Kimmons
[CANCELLED] Justice for Patrick Kimmons
no march tomorrow y'all. safety of the ppl is paramount, and we do not want to compromise anyone's health. please look to […]
Free
Artists for Teressa
Artists for Teressa
9/8/2020 update: From @writeinteressaraiford on IG: "🎨#ArtistsforTeressa🎤 IG Design @lachicamx "The role of an artist is to make revolutionary change irrisistable." Building a […]
5 events,
Nurses for Black Lives
Nurses for Black Lives
Healthcare workers showing up in support of true change and justice. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Standing in silence for 8 minutes and 46 […]
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Grit & Grace: Multicultural Women’s Mental Health Conference
Grit & Grace: Multicultural Women’s Mental Health Conference
From ASHA International: " Over the last few months, the global pandemic has upended our lives and impacted all aspects of our […]
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
Wall of Grandparents for Black Lives Matter
WALL OF GRANDPARENTS is EVERY FRIDAY 2-3pm at the (In)justice Center in downtown Portland! Please donate to @DontShootPdx @blackresiliency
Free
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Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Jewel Cadet
Choose Black Joy Vol. II: Jewel Cadet
From Eventbrite page (edited to reflect available events): A celebration by and for Black folks, of Black joy, resistance, resilience, and excellence. About […]
2 events,
Addressing Anti-Blackness Within Asian Communities*
Addressing Anti-Blackness Within Asian Communities*
*These events are for Asian identifying individuals. See September 26th event for workshop for all individuals. From Eventbrite page: "This workshop will […]
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[CANCELLED] PDX Car Caravan Protest
[CANCELLED] PDX Car Caravan Protest
PDX CAR CARAVAN PROTEST TIME AND DATE CHANGE!!! We protest for Black lives and against police brutality. And we do it in […]
Free
4 events,
Radical Rest Healing Justice Pop-ups
Join us for a week of healing as we center BIPOC leaders, protestors, and change makers free/donation www.radicalrest.org
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market
From @eastonbroadpdx on Instagram: "We're beyond excited to be hosting this pop-up market every Sunday this month! Come check this out and […]
Self Care Sundays
Self Care Sundays
Self Care Sundays! BIPOC-centered after care for protesters, activists, organizers, community members 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1-5pm Portland Playhouse Studio (The square […]
Free