Explore how civil rights challenges shaped Oregon's Black community resilience.
This is an online program. Registration is required.
Amidst the excitement and unrest of the civil rights era, racial discrimination, exclusion policies, and the destruction of Black-owned neighborhoods had a profound impact on Oregon. This presentation delves into how these hurdles shaped Oregon, and how the Black community fought to overcome them.
Mariah Rocker is the Public Programs and Exhibits Manager at Oregon Black Pioneers. With a bachelor's in Public Relations and a bachelor's in Sociology, Mariah’s passion for uncovering and sharing the stories of marginalized communities is evident in both her professional and personal pursuits. In her free time, Mariah channels the strength and resilience of historical icons by dressing up as them, and also enjoys crafting handmade miniatures.
Oregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. For more than 30 years, we’ve illuminated the seldom-told stories of people of African descent in Oregon through our engaging exhibits, public programs, publications, and historical research.
For more information please visit oregonblackpioneers.org.
Questions? Contact beccar@dpls.lib.or.us, 541-312-1063
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
Online Only
