We've compiled a list of incredible events around Oregon and in Vancouver, WA that you can attend to connect with community, learn about Juneteenth and Black History in the PNW, and just have a good time! We've also included some of the incredible organizations working in Oregon to support the Black community and fight for liberation.
Events:
Portland, OR
June 15th:
- 8 Seconds Rodeo
- Juneteenth Gospel Music Concert - Alberta Abby
- Equitable Giving Circle Juneteenth Event
June 19th
- History of Black Drag in Portland - Race Talks: Uniting to Break the Chains of Racism
- Power of the Place - Tomorrow Theater
- Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration - Miracles Club
June 21st
Hillsdale, OR
- Juneteenth: Remembering the Land - June 17th
- Juneteenth: Freedom Libraries, A Racial Peace Sit-In - June 25th
- Juneteenth: Black Superheroes Craft Fair - June 27th
Columbia River Gorge
Bend, OR
- Juneteenth: Unbothered. Unbossed. Unbroken. - Central Oregon Earthseeds and MoonChild Artistry Events - Open Space Events Studios - June 20th
Grants Pass, OR
Vancouver, WA
- Juneteenth Freedom Celebration - Odyssey World International Education Services - June 14th
- Hot Chocolate Juneteenth PreFunk Show - June 18th
You can find more events by visiting Oregon Black Pioneers website!
Organizations:
- Portland Urban League
- Don't Shoot PDX
- Black Ebony CDC
- Equity Giving Circle
- KairosPDX
- Liberation Literacy
- Ori Gallery
- Imagine Black
- Unite Oregon
- WomenFirst Transition and Referral Center
- Coalition of Communities of Color
- Black Southern Oregon Alliance
- ABNAO (Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon
- PDX Black Excellence
- Black United Fund of Oregon
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