RACE TALKS Staging 2

POSTPONED Due to COVID - National Virtual Tour - New York, New York
2022-05-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
In 2020, the world was hit with a pandemic that triggered social, economic, and political unrest throughout the world. The global pandemic forced everyone to reconsider how we interface and communicate, especially when sharing personal space was no longer an option. Like most of the world, RACE TALKS pivoted to a virtual platform. For the past 11 years, we challenged Portlanders to consider how to make the world a better place by getting to know your neighbors and becoming more aware of individual privilege, all while exploring how race and racism play a role in our daily lives and interactions.
As we enter 2022, social unrest still smolders as systems of white supremacy are slowly torn apart, especially within the criminal justice and educational environments. On this virtual tour, RACE TALKS will visit cities across the United States; and highlight practitioners in the fields of academia, business, government, and law.
We will seek to understand how these cities are working to address matters of race and racism in their respective communities. Join RACE TALKS on Thursday, May 19, 2022, as we hope to answer the question: How are issues of race and racism being addressed in New York, New York?
*This event will take place in Eastern Standard Time*

Community + Conversations
2022-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hybrid – Q Center & Zoom, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Community + Conversations: LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Night
We invite those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning, Intersexual, Asexual, Two-Spirited (LGBTQIA2S), Non-Binary, and non-listed queer community members to join us on the following days: March 2nd, June 1st, September 7th & December 7th. We will engage in affinity conversations in a safe space for our LGBTQIA2S+ allies to discuss historical and contemporary issues through the lens of race and racism.
If you can please make a donation to RACE TALKS to support this work.

Books + Conversations
2022-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | McMenamins Kennedy School Theater, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Representatives from North Portland and Multnomah County Library will be at the RACE TALKS Books + Conversations Community Town Hall to discuss the upcoming renovation of the library building, which will result in a temporary closure. We will also discuss plans for a Cultural Heritage Center.
About Books + Conversations
The RACE TALKS Books + Conversations is an opportunity to participate in a book group facilitated by RACE TALKS: Uniting the Break the Chains of Racism. In-person or virtual participation may vary based on COVID protocols. Sign-up is offered quarterly and tickets will include the purchase of that month’s featured book. Books + Conversations are partnering exclusively with Third Eye Books.
For the past 11 years, RACE TALKS has offered a monthly community program. Each month a panel, usually comprised primarily of People of Color, is invited to discuss “a Historical or Contemporary Experience through the lens of RACE and RACISM.” From these discussions, we’re hoping to start a life-long dialogue between groups of people who generally talk about each other, but not to each other.

The History of Black Drag in Portland: An Evening of Conversation & Performance
2022-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | McMenamins Kennedy School Theater, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Doors at 6:00 PM, Program at 6:45 PM
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TICKETS
Virtual Tickets will be available until 10:00 PM
Community Supported Tickets are available upon request for anyone who identifies as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA2S+, as well as students and seniors (65+).
STEP 1: Sign up for Community Supported Tickets Program here.
STEP 2: Return to this event page and RSVP for your in-person or virtual Community Supported ticket.

Community + Conversations
2022-07-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom

RACE TALKS Community Forum
2022-07-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
How did Critical Race Theory go from being a methodology taught in law school to being protested at school board meetings? How did it become so politicized? How should race be taught in schools? What does the Oregon Department of Education say about Critical Race Theory?
RACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can, please make a donation to keep this programming free.
In-person seating is limited, please RSVP your spot in advance. Participants must adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines, and must be fully vaccinated or have proof of 72 hour negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.

Community + Conversations
2022-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom
Community + Conversations: White Ally Affinity Night
A Brave Space for White Ally Community Members
We invite community members who identify as White Allies to join us on the following days: February 2nd, May 4th, August 3rd, and November 2nd. We will engage in affinity conversations in a brave space for White Allies to discuss historical and contemporary issues through the lens of race and racism.
If you can please make a donation to RACE TALKS to support this work.

Movies + Conversations
2022-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hybrid: McMenamins Kennedy School Gym & Zoom, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
RACE TALKS Community Forums are FREE and open to the public. If you can, please make a donation to keep this programming free.
In-person seating at McMenamins Kennedy School is limited, please RSVP your spot in advance. Participants must adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines, and must be fully vaccinated or have proof of 72 hour negative test. They will still be required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.

Books + Conversations
2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | McMenamins Kennedy School Theater, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
About Books + Conversations
The RACE TALKS Books + Conversations is an opportunity to participate in a book group facilitated by RACE TALKS: Uniting the Break the Chains of Racism. In-person or virtual participation may vary based on COVID protocols. Sign-up is offered quarterly and tickets will include the purchase of that month’s featured book. Books + Conversations are partnering exclusively with Third Eye Books.
For the past 11 years, RACE TALKS has offered a monthly community program. Each month a panel, usually comprised primarily of People of Color, is invited to discuss “a Historical or Contemporary Experience through the lens of RACE and RACISM.” From these discussions, we’re hoping to start a life-long dialogue between groups of people who generally talk about each other, but not to each other.
