Oregon Black History Series
 Oregon Black History Series The Oregon Historical Society is excited to present a year of public programs, exhibits, lectures, and events, focused on showcasing the rich history of Oregon’s black community. Exhibits: All Aboard: Railroading and Portland’s Black Community Exhibit presented by the Oregon Black Pioneers January 15 – April 21, 2013
Freedom Fighters February 14 – February 18, 2013
For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights Exhibit presented by the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture June 16 – August 11, 2013 Programs, Lectures, and Events: Community Free Day Saturday, February 16, 2013 Special programs and activities supporting the All Aboard and Freedom Fighters exhibits.
History Pub with Gwen Carr, Hon. Avel Gordly, and Charlotte Rutherford "All Aboard: Railroading and Portland's Black Community" Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7 PM At McMenamins Kennedy School Free Admission
All Aboard Panel Discussion "What the Workers Have to Say: Stories You’ve Never Heard" Presented by the Oregon Black Pioneers Sunday, March 10, 2013, 3:30 PM Free Admission
Oregon Humanities Conversation Project "Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon?" Saturday, March 23, 2013, 2 PM At the Portland Art Museum Free Admission
While Oregon has a long history of black exclusion and discrimination, it also has a vibrant history of black culture—a history that has often remained hidden. PSU professor Walidah Imarisha leads participants through an interactive timeline of the black experience in Oregon and will discuss how history, politics, and culture have shaped— and continue to shape —the landscape for black Oregonians. This program is presented by the Portland Art Museum, in conjunction with its exhibit of work by Carrie Mae Weams, and co-presented with Portland Center Stage in conjunction with their production of Clybourne Park. Conversation Projects are funded by the generous support of Oregon Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Lecture by Isabel Wilkerson Author of The Warmth of Other Suns Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7 PM At the First Congregational Church, Portland
Panel Discussion: "African American Women Reflect on Serving Together in the Oregon Senate" Friday, April 19, 11 AM Oregon State Capitol In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the passage of Oregon's Public Accommodations Act, Oregon Historical Society hosted a panel discussion featuring three African American women who served in the Oregon State Legislature. Former Senators Margaret Carter and Avel Gordly and Senator Jackie Winters reflected on their experience serving our state in a special discussion moderated by Dr. Kim Williams of Portland State University.
Panel Discussion: "Coming to Oregon and Making Community Here" Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 2 PM Free Admission
Join historian Dr. Carmen Thompson and a panel of elders who will talk about their experience as part of the twentieth-century Great Migration out of the South. This program will offer a local component to Isabel Wilkerson’s April 16 Hatfield Lecture on the migration’s national history.
History Pub with Dr. Richard Etulain Author of Lincoln and Oregon Country Politics in the Civil War Era Monday, April 29, 2013 at 7 PM At McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland Free Admission
History Pub with R. Gregory Nokes Author of Slaves Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory, to be released by OSU Press in May 2013 July 29, 2013 at 7 PM At McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland Free Admission
Additional public programs will take place throughout the year to enhance our exhibits and lectures.
"Events take place at the Oregon Historical Society unless otherwise noted."
Special thanks to the 2013 Oregon Black History Series Sponsors
Benefactor
Patrons
Ritz Family Foundation Partners Pacific Power Foundation Macy's
Media Sponsors
Partner Events The Oregon Historical Society encourages you to visit additional exhibits and programs related to our state's racial history and culture."
Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video Exhibit at the Portland Art Museum https://www.portlandartmuseum.org/carriemaeweems
Race Talks: Opportunities for Dialogue Monthly programs at the Kennedy School Gymnasium http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/109696-Race-Talks-Opportunities-for-Dialogue
Two plays at Portland Center Stage The Whipping Man Clybourne Park
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