The Ashland Sunrise Project is excited to announce, “What it means to Belong,” the second presentation in its speaker series. upcoming event “ This event will take place on May 27, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer, Ashland.

“What it Means to Belong,” is a conversation among community activist Cassie Preskenis, local artist Micah Blacklight, Taylor Stewart, founder of the Oregon Remembrance Project (ORP), and Tara Houston, Community and Engagement Manager, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF).

Blacklight and Preskenis are members of the Say Their Names collective, which is working to erect a sculpture in Ashland to honor the lives of people of color killed by systemic injustices. Blacklight and Preskenis will share the vision for their monument, the importance of Black art, and ways community members can support the expansion of Black identity in Ashland.

Preskenis will present her short video “Say Their Names,” which includes interviews with people of color in our community.

Monday, May 27 | 6:30 –8:00 PM

OSF Carpenter Hall, 44 S Pioneer St, Ashland

This program was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.