Local History & Events

Local History:

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Clark County Listening Session on Systemic Racism, Part One Presented by NAACP, LULAC, YWCA

Why Aren't There More Black People in Oregon: A Hidden History Presented by Walidah Imarisha

Oregon's founders sought a 'white utopia,' a stain of racism that lives on even as state celebrates its progressivism

How Oregon's Second Largest City Vanished in a DayA 1948 flood washed away the WWII housing project Vanport—but its history still informs Portland's diversity

200 Years Later, Centralia Celebrates Its Very Own George WashingtonThe town of Centralia, Washington, is gearing up to celebrate the 200th birthday of the city’s founder. His name will sound familiar, but his story is likely one you’ve never heard.

Events:

Portland’s Best Annual Festivals | The Official Guide to PortlandWith a never-ending roster of events in Portland, you’re sure to find plenty worth celebrating every month of the year. Here are 54 of our favorites.

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