Notes from the State of Black Oregon

5131 Northeast 23rd Avenue,Portland OR 97211

30 May, 2022

Description

Intisar Abioto and Bruce Poinsette share unreleased photos and reflect on doing case studies for the State of Black Oregon 2015. As part of ~The 7th Vanport Mosaic Festival ~May 20-June 7Full program: bit.ly/vanport2022During the summer and fall of 2014, Intisar Abioto and Bruce Poinsette traveled throughout Oregon documenting case studies on Black life for the Urban League of Portland's "State of Black Oregon 2015" report. Their travels took them not just throughout the Portland Metro Area, but to places like Astoria, Bend, Pendleton, Klamath Falls and everywhere in between. Many of the photos and stories from covering that project didn't make the report, yet offer enormous insights into the Black experience in Oregon. Abioto and Poinsette will be sharing unreleased photos and discussing stories and lessons from the journey. This event is part of THE VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL 2022, May 20-June 7: three weeks of memory activism opportunities to explore the many silenced histories that surround us through screenings, tours, performances, exhibits and dialogues. Full program at www.vanportmosaic.org. Contact [email protected]