Many of us know Oregon was founded as a racist utopia. Did you know we still have racist place names littered across the state? Oregon has 12 places with “negro” in the title, and 55 with “squaw,” a racist term to describe Native American women. Many of these places used an even more racist term,
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“I believe the arts have the power to connect and uplift people, foster understanding and acceptance between cultures, draw attention to society’s ills, and provide a roadmap to a better future.” –Jenny Green A conversation with our new board member: arts advocate, historian, and gallerist Jenny Green. Tell us about your involvement in the arts. I’ve been
We get you money! Simply said, that’s what we do at the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO). We get money for arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities organizations in Oregon by: Cultivating relationships with elected officials, governments, and business to get money flowing to creative organizations and individuals like you Working with Business Oregon,
On March 28, 1942, Minoru Yasui was arrested in downtown Portland for breaking the 8 p.m. curfew that targeted Japanese Americans during the war. Born to Japanese immigrants and raised on a farm in Hood River, Min became the first Japanese American member of the Oregon State Bar. From anti-Asian discrimination to a system
April 15, 2022
Live Venue Recovery Funds Available Now!
Between April 25 and May 16, live venue producers and presenters can apply for recovery funds. The American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund for Live Event Venue Operations and Live Event Producers/Presenters Program is expected to bring $35 million in relief funding to Oregon’s cultural sector. More information here: Program webpage Program guidelines