Gloria Brown Scholarship Award Winners Announced
Respond to Racism is proud to announce Niyah Coleman and Nandita Kumar as the first recipients of the scholarship. Both embody the spirit of Gloria Brown.
2023 Juneteenth Celebration and LO City Hall
Please join Respond to Racism this Sunday at LO City Hall for the Lake Oswego Juneteenth Celebration. Come listen, dance, eat and help us dedicate the new mural. We’d like to make the RTR community aware of our position on the use of the term slavery. Instead of using the term “slavery”, it’s more accurate … Read more
May 1 Community Meeting: Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment
Please join our community meeting on Monday, May 1st from 6:30-8:00pm. Right to Be trainers Dax Valdes and Emily Ku will conduct bystander intervention training, sponsored by RTR, to stop anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment. Those who have attended a Right to Be training know this is not to be missed! Register today! n n Further, … Read more
Gloria Brown Memorial Scholarship
Gloria Brown was a woman who lived her life without boundaries, becoming the first African American woman forest supervisor at the US Forest Service and solidifying herself as a pioneer in her field. She was a champion for social and racial justice. https://youtu.be/DLA5ZWe79zE One of her core beliefs and values was in providing opportunities to … Read more
Executive Director Search
n Respond to Racism is hiring an executive director! The ED will work with the President and n Board to establishes strategic goals, shorter-term objectives and operational plans. The ED oversees and manages implementation of the strategic plan, financial health of the organization, and policies of the Board. nn The ED inspires, guides, unites, motivates, … Read more
Get Out the Vote Activities
It’s been a while since we’ve gathered outside to wave signs and shout encouragement but now is the time to do so!!! Help us encourage our entire community to vote by joining us in GOTV activities! The Respond to Racism board supports Ballot Measures 111, 112 and 114. You can read about these measures in … Read more
Clackamas Diverse Educators Pathway Scholarship
Clackamas Diverse Educator Pathway is a program that helps racially, culturally and linguistically diverse classified staff become teachers and fill critical gaps in Clackamas county schools. CDEP provides successful applicants with $2,500 to $15,000 in tuition scholarships per term (winter and spring) — subject to available funds — to attend Clackamas Community College, Oregon State … Read more
Video: September Community Meeting
On Tuesday, September 6 we participated in an engaging presentation about banned and challenged books and the freedom to read. Watch video
Video: Ethnic Studies Saves Lives: A Call to Action!
Video Recording of July, 2022 Community Meeting Ethnic Studies emerged as a unique activist discipline in the nation’s college and…
Respond To Racism Oral Histories: Part I
The RtR Oral Histories project documents the stories of residents of color who have lived in Lake Oswego for 20 plus years and made places for…