At United Way of Central Oregon, we know that bringing together diverse individuals and viewpoints creates opportunities for a better life for all and we are committed to using our position to affect systemic, community-wide change in the areas of implicit and systemic racism. We believe that Black History should be celebrated all year but February, designated as Black History Month, provides a special opportunity to spotlight challenges and achievements that we all benefit from knowing. We encourage you to learn more and share with others. Below you will find suggested events in Central Oregon celebrating Black History Month.
The Father’s Group Film Series
A night out at the movies – A movie each weekend for Black History Month
Featuring the films I Am Not Your Negro, Hidden Figures, Whose Streets? and Red Tails.
Beginning February 4th 6:00-9:00pm at Open Space located at 220 NE Lafayette St.
Tickets: $10
The Father’s Group Film Series
Central Oregon Community College – Celebrating Black Stories
The Campus Color Line
Virtual Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Eddie Cole
Feb. 17th 4:00pm
Free and open to the public, registration required
Journey of the Drum – Celebration of the Griot
Feb. 23rd 12:00-1:30pm
Coats Campus Center – Wille Hall
Free and open to the public
Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series of the COCC Foundation
Examining Inequalities in Central Oregon – Virtual Panel Discussion
Feb. 22nd 5:30-6:30pm
Free and open to the public
Check out these movies and book recommendations:
Movies
13th, a Netflix documentary
The Long Walk Home, political drama inspired by Montgomery bus boycott
Marshall, true story drama about Thurgood Marshall, the 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
Books
How to be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva
