Interview with Bruce AD Poinsette

Interview conducted by Nancy Slavin First question – Do you have a brief bio you’d like me to include? I imagine most people know you, but if there’s some fresh stuff, please add it in. My name is Bruce AD Poinsette. I’m a writer and semi-retired journalist. For the last year and half, I’ve been serving … Read more

Gloria Brown Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following Class of 2025 graduating seniors and Respond to Racism Gloria Brown Scholarship recipients! The Gloria Brown Scholarship for graduating Black, Indigenous, Bi-racial and/or Students of Color was started to honor Gloria’s legacy. Brown wanted to provide opportunities for talented individuals whom, she knew from personal experience, are too-often overlooked for educational … Read more

Seeking Community Panelists for New Art Installations

RtR is launching our next art installation project on Monday with a call for selection panelists.  Community members with experience and passion for local arts, social justice, and/or amplifying BIPOC histories encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted June 2 – June 20, 2025. The first installation project we did like this was the beautiful Ms. Willie’s … Read more

Candidate Questionnaire Responses: Kasey Adler

We have partnered with the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) to create a questionnaire for the candidates in the May 20 school board election to see where they stand on issues of equity and sustainability. Kasey Adler’s answers are copied below, verbatim. Remember to vote in the May 20 election!  Voters can use the Clackamas … Read more

Candidate Questionnaire Responses: Lena Elbakshish

We have partnered with the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) to create a questionnaire for the candidates in the May 20 school board election to see where they stand on issues of equity and sustainability. Lena Elbakshish’s answers are copied below, verbatim. Remember to vote in the May 20 election!  Voters can use the Clackamas … Read more

Candidate Questionnaire Responses: Katherine Lupton 

We have partnered with the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) to create a questionnaire for the candidates in the May 20 school board election to see where they stand on issues of equity and sustainability. Katherine (Kate) Lupton’s answers are copied below, verbatim. Remember to vote in the May 20 election!  Voters can use the … Read more

Candidate Questionnaire Responses: Brian Bills

We have partnered with the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) to create a questionnaire for the candidates in the May 20 school board election to see where they stand on issues of equity and sustainability. Brian Bill’s answers are copied below, verbatim. Remember to vote in the May 20 election!  Voters can use the Clackamas … Read more

Candidate Questionnaire Responses: Neelam Gupta

We have partnered with the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) to create a questionnaire for the candidates in the May 20 school board election to see where they stand on issues of equity and sustainability. Neelam Gupta’s answers are copied below, verbatim. Remember to vote in the May 20 election! Voters can use the Clackamas County … Read more

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 sharing a list of Black inventors at Lake Oswego community events for years. Connie shares that she does this because … Read more