A neighborhood effort to interrupt racism in Clackamas County, Oregon
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What We Do
Respond to Racism meets monthly, bringing concerned citizens together, including members of local government, news media, and school districts, to tackle overt and systemic racism in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Public Art Installation at Lake Oswego Public Library
Respond to Racism, in collaboration with the Lake Oswego Public Library and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, invites artists/artist teams living in Oregon to submit proposals for a site-specific public artwork installation at the exterior of the Lake Oswego Public Library.
Our Mission is to educate and empower Clackamas County residents and institutions with the tools to combat racism in all its forms and make Clackamas County — and Oregon — a better place to live for residents of all races and ethnicities.
Learn How to Help
Not sure where, or how, you can educate yourself and your network? We’ve compiled a list of tools and resources that will help your awareness and understanding.
Be Part of the Action
Get involved at our next community-based event. Meet fellow members and join us as we support the community through events that educate and inspire.
Upcoming Events
New on our Blog
- Resources to protect the rights of immigrant and migrant familiesLast Wednesday, Unite Oregon, Oregon for All & IMA (International Migrants Alliance) hosted a mass call titled, “Protect Im/migrants Now!” Each of these groups work tirelessly to protect the rights of immigrants and migrants alike, while also providing resources for the broader community to learn and take action to aid disenfranchised im/migrant folks. View the … Read more
- Respond to Racism and Arts Council of Lake Oswego Extend Deadline for Major Public Art Installation Proposals at Lake Oswego Public Library
This major public art opportunity ($31,000 commission) is open to Oregon-based artists and artist teams until Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST.