Respond to Racism Executive Director Bruce Poinsette recently joined a panel discussion celebrating Oregon Black authors. They discussed why they write, how they decide what to focus on, and the ways they incorporate Black history into their writings, revealing history that may have been hidden by others. Other panel participants included
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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