The RtR Oral Histories project documents the stories of residents of color who have lived in LO for 20 plus years and made places for themselves despite the city’s culture of racist hostility that earned it the nickname “Lake No Negro.” Interviewees also share stories about what the community looked like when they moved to … Read more
In August, Respond to Racism was proud to present another student panel, moderated by Bruce Poinsette, discussing student concerns with…
Join Respond to Racism Lake Oswego and celebrate our fifth anniversary by marching in the parade with us! When: 9am July 4, 2022 Where:…
The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children on the grounds of residential schools in Canada has shocked and…
We need to talk: insights into White Supremacy Please join our community meeting on Monday, May 2. Our guest TM Garret will share his…
The Lake Run is back and RTR is excited to participate. We’ll see you at the finish line! June 5, 2022 8 am – 1 pm Food • Beverages •…
Join us for a 5-part book group to discuss how we can support one another in fine tuning our skills to address racism/implicit bias more…
Respond to Racism is pleased to host this event in concert with Lake Oswego Reads 2022, the community-wide reading and discussion of How Much of…
Sunday, April 17 3-4pm Corner of 1st & Evergreen We will walk in silence to show support for our BIPOC community in Lake Oswego. This…
Sunday, March 20 3-4pm Corner of 1st & Evergreen We will walk in silence to show support for our BIPOC community in Lake Oswego. This…