A neighborhood effort to interrupt racism in Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Our Mission is to educate and empower Lake Oswego residents and institutions with the tools to combat racism in all its forms and make LO — and Oregon — a better place to live for residents of all races and ethnicities.
What We Do
Respond to Racism meets monthly, bringing concerned citizens together, including members of local government, news media, and the Lake Oswego School District, to tackle overt and systemic racism in Lake Oswego.
Please join us for our next meeting:
Join the Dialogue
Help make Lake Oswego 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
- Major Black Scientists: Black History Month 2025
Black scientists have lead scientific breakthroughs and major inventions for centuries but most people don’t learn about them in school. Connie Romansky, of the African American Women of Lake Oswego and Surrounding Areas group, has been creating and sharing this list of Black inventors at Lake Oswego community events for … Read more - Lake Oswego POC and multiracial families, we want to hear from you!
We want to hear from you! Join us for a pizza party and open house for POC community members and multiracial families.