The following description comes from the event organizer.

Oregon has a particularly unique history of racial injustice that in some ways mirrors and in other ways is distinct from the larger history of racial oppression that exists in our nation as a whole. As Oregonians, we’ve inherited these histories, and their legacies connect to present-day injustices. But what does it look like to confront them, as individuals and communities? And beyond that, how might we come together to shape those histories being written today?

Taylor Stewart has been helping communities ask these questions through his organization, Oregon Remembrance Project. In this workshop, he’ll share insights into community-based reconciliation projects in Coos Bay and Grants Pass and share the strategies that have helped people confront fear and powerlessness while staying engaged in this work. With these reparative frameworks in mind, participants will work together to design racial justice initiatives connected to specific Oregon histories and to develop accessible messaging that resonates across diverse communities and perspectives.

This workshop is more than a trip into the archives, it's an invitation to action. Join us to collectively reimagine the possibilities for remembering, repairing, and reconciling the past to create a more just future. 

 This is a free, all-ages event. Advanced registration is required. Participants are encouraged to join us for a half hour before and after the event for optional conversation and socializing. 

Click here to register.