People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. This erasure is the result of historic legal and social marginalization that contributes to […]
New Cultivation has a two-day online summit coming up on March 30th and 31st Culture of Unity and Repair in Ashland/The America's A yearly catalyst and a safe space for visionary leaders to express the visions we are needing to hear collectively to create change in land use, housing, resources and engage in creating and […]
Together we will unpack what race means historically and socially and how racism functions in American society. We will establish common vocabulary to support fruitful conversations, and we will dive into the history of racism in our country, including how that history has socialized us and where we see the impact of that history today. […]
April 13 & 14, 2024 Lithia Motors Pavilion SOU Campus - Ashland, OR Grand Entry - Saturday @ 1 PM & 7 PM Sunday @ Noon Friendly competition for jrs-adult categories Special Guest Miss Indian World Tori McConnell Water Blessing to be held in honor of past and future water warriors The first 10 show-up […]
A Rose That Grew From Concrete features a talented children's acting troupe headed by actress and director Shanique Scott. Back in January, she brought 14 talented youths together for a three month creative journey. Starting with an original concept, followed by writing, set design and some really unique collaborations with veterans in the world of […]
Presented by Zachary Stocks Free and open to the public Friday, April 26, 2024 7PM – 8PM The Backyard Community Food Cart 812 S. Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon 97501 The earliest sustained community of African Americans in Oregon was not in Salem or Portland, but in Jacksonville. At the time of statehood, Jackson County’s Black […]
Join us one week from tonight for BASE Night at OSF Thursday, May 9th at 8:00 pm Oregon Shakespeare Festival Thomas Theater Currently, there are 25 tickets left for this show. Click HERE to purchase yours directly from the OSF box office. The evening will include a talk back with Rodney Gardiner BASE --Black Alliance […]
Historic Preservation Week 2024: Awards, new historic public art & history of Ashland's Chinese community Join us for 2024 Historic Preservation Week events on May 17, 18 and 19 -- Mark your calendars! Friday, May 17 at Mountain View Cemetery (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Self-guided tours. Saturday, May 18 at Railroad Park Gazebo (10:30 […]
Invitation to Create An Uplifting Vision Square Drop In Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:00-4:00 at The Fiber Arts Collective Vision Quilt is a nonpartisan nonprofit birthed in 2015 by Ashland artists. Its mission is to address gun violence through the power of art and inclusive dialogue. Please join us on May 23 to find out […]
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 […]
Southern Oregon University will observe the Juneteenth holiday at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in front of Churchill Hall on the SOU Campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Vaun Monroe will be the keynote speaker, with additional remarks by Ashland City Councilwoman Gina DuQuenne, President Rick Bailey, and Assistant Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion […]
Celebrate Freedom: Live Bands, DJ, Vendors, Kids Zone, and more... June 15, 2024 Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. 4th Street, Medford, OR More Info
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