Tag Archives: Community Dialogue on Racism

From: OREGON 150

Posted on May 3, 2009 by willbe1960

Article from The Skanner: As Website Lacked Black History, Activists Stepped in to Fill the Gap Portland 1969 Race Riots Author:  Felicia Williams Grade(s):  9-12 Attachment Size …Lesson plan – admin – 04/20/2009 – 12:45pm – 0 comments – 1 attachment … Continue reading →

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Department of Education Website Lacked Black History

Posted on May 2, 2009 by willbe1960

    By Brian Stimson of The Skanner To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon Department of Education wanted educators to share their knowledge of the state’s varied history. With the help of the Oregon Virtual School … Continue reading →

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School program looks at Oregon’s racial history

Posted on April 28, 2009 by willbe1960

May 19, 2008 School program looks at Oregon’s racial history PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will be Oregon’s first district to use a textbook to explore the state’s racial history. And some of it isn’t too pretty. “This is not … Continue reading →

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Effects of Slavery

Posted on April 10, 2009 by willbe1960

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

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Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia

Posted on February 22, 2009 by willbe1960

Students examine racist artifacts at the Jim Crow Museum, located on the Ferris State University campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. “Our mission is to promote racial tolerance by helping people understand the historical and contemporary expressions of intolerance.” Jim Crow … Continue reading →

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Black History Month@PCC

Posted on February 15, 2009 by willbe1960

Black History Month : News : Library : Portland Community College.

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Dr. Darrell Millner, “York of the Corps of Discovery.”

Posted on February 15, 2009 by willbe1960

 Lives of Black Explorers Told Dr. Darrell Millner is a professor of Black Studies at Portland State University and the author of “York of the Corps of Discovery.”

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“Will’s Award!”

Posted on February 8, 2009 by willbe1960

On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee

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On behalf of the City of Portland Black History Month Committee…

Posted on February 5, 2009 by willbe1960

January 29, 2009 Mr. Will Bennett 17935 NE Oregon St. #A Portland OR 97230-6566 Re: Award Presentation, Thursday February 5, 2009 at the Fourth Annual Black Heritage City Hall Art Show Will, I apologize for getting this formal invitation out … Continue reading →

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*SOLD OUT*: Dr. Cornel West | *PCC*

Posted on January 29, 2009 by willbe1960

Black History Event: Dr. Cornel West | PCC. Event Planner: Sylvia Welch, Dir. Affimative Action, PCC

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