Ashland Together

Sentencing Hearing
2023-05-12 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Medford County Courthouse, 100 South Oakdale, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
Support needed both inside and outside the courtroom on Friday, May 12th at 11:00 am
for the Sentencing Hearing of Robert Keegan
On Monday, a 12-person jury unanimously found Robert Keegan not guilty of the charge of second-degree murder for the shooting of 19 year old Aidan Ellison.
Instead he was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter, unlawful possession of a firearm and recklessly endangering another person.
“I ask for the maximum sentencing for Keegan…Aidan is dead forever.”—Gina DuQuenne

Another way to help…
Write to the judge and ask him to sentence Robert Keegan to the full extent of the law.
Also, ask for sentencing of all three charges consecutively.
The Honorable Tim Barnack
Tim.Barnack@ojd.state.or.us
A handwritten note delivered to his chamber would also be helpful.
100 S. Oakdale
Medford 97501

Justice for Aidan Rally
2023-05-10 17:00 | The Plaza, Ashland, Downtown Ashland, OR, 97520
On Monday, a 12-person jury unanimously found Robert Keegan not guilty of the charge of second-degree murder for the shooting of 19 year old Aidan Ellison.
Instead he was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter, unlawful possession of a firearm and recklessly endangering another person.
A guilty second degree murder verdict could have resulted in a sentence of life in prison.
A first-degree manslaughter conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
Ashland High School’s
Truth to Power
is asking to you join them for the following events to protest the lesser charge in the killing of Aidan Ellison.
Wednesday, May 10th at 5:00 pm
Justice for Aidan Rally
Ashland Plaza

“Nothing about Aidan’s murder can ever be made right, or fair, or okay. What we call for is justice; a recognition of what Keegan did and punishment for his actions. Without punishment for murder, for stealing an innocent life, this conviction isn’t justice.”
Amy Preskenis Perrin
Truth to Power

Another way to help…
Write to the judge and ask him to sentence Robert Keegan to the full extent of the law.
Also, ask for sentencing of all three charges consecutively.
The Honorable Tim Barnack
Tim.Barnack@ojd.state.or.us
A handwritten note delivered to his chamber would also be helpful.
100 S. Oakdale
Medford 97501

A Conversation About Health Disparities in Southern Oregon
2023-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
Community health will always be a priority. All in for Health and Southern Oregon University is sponsoring a small discussion group to better understand the issues and concerns that Black folks have with our healthcare system, and will use that information to make change. Email community@baseoregon.org if you want to attend this incredibly important event being held on Monday, May 8 at 5:30pm in Medford. Dinner is included and childcare will be provided. All participation will remain anonymous and in addition you will receive a $40 gift card.

CALL TO ACTION - Justice for Aidan
2023-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Aidan Ellison Mural, 201 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Rally at Ashland High School Monday, May 1st at 1:00 pm
201 S. Mountain Ave
(Mural at the intersection of Mountain and Iowa)

Ashland High School’s Truth to Power will be holding a rally to mark the beginning of the trial of Robert Keegan
who was charged in the murder of Aidan Ellison, a young Black man and former student at Ashland High School in 2020.
Speakers to include members of Truth to Power and Black community leaders.Please come and show your support
for Aidan’s family.

For more information about the trial,
click on the link below
Jackson Country trial over killing of Black teenager
starts on Monday

Deconstructing Whiteness Monthly Meeting
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
You are invited to join the monthly learning sessions of Deconstructing Whiteness.

Deconstructing Whiteness meets, via Zoom, on the 4th Thursday of the month, from 6:30-8:30 PM.
The next sessions are Thursday, Apr. 27 & May 25. Followed by a summer break until Sept.
To RSVP, write to dwlearningspace@gmail.com or Join DW’s mailing list to get the monthly invites.

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The Hearth of Grants Pass
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 NW 4th St, Grants Pass, OR, 97526
The City of Grants Pass is making strides to transform from a Sundown Town to what Taylor Stewart, founder of Oregon Remembrance describes as a Sunrise Community.

Taylor will be among the storytellers at The Hearth of Grants Pass Thursday, April 20th 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Grants Pass, OR

For more information: The Hearth of Grants PassOregon Remembrance

Tackling Racism Monthly Meeting
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Last fall Lisa Ebony, Founder of the BIPOC Sanctuary (BIPOC–Black Indigenous People of Color)
began hosting multi-racial conversations via Zoom.
Lisa’s inspiration is to bring people together to talk about racial issues in a safe environment.
Register in advance for this meeting

The Original Influencers - The Movements that Made a Nation Then, Now, Next
2023-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Meese Auditorium, SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, 97520
We are stronger together! That’s the message of The Original Influencers, brought to you by EDI and the Racial Equity Center of the Social Justice and Equity Center. From the Selma Marches to the Chicano Walkouts; from Women’s Liberation to Love Wins and Black Lives Matter, come and consider the history of the nation changing movements with educators and longtime activists, Geneva L. Craig, PhD., RN and DL Richardson.

REBUILD The Say Their Names Memorial
2023-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Railroad Park, Ashland, A Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Let’s come together to rebuild the Say Their Names Memorial in response to ANOTHER ACT OF VANDALISM of the fence. We will lovingly place new shirts on the fence as an embodiment of our commitment to end r acial violence.
