First come first serve. Through arts, education and advocacy 365 days a year, utilizing Black History Month to celebrate Black excellence, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity and hope in the Pacific NW. Get in on the fun! Reflecting on what Black History month means to students and teachers at the Portland school. It is a time for celebration and acknowledgement of all the things that African Americans have contributed to society and the advancement of others. At Po’Shines Café de la Soul in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, community and comfort food go hand in hand. Media Join cast members at St. John’s library to hear Pieces of Vanport from the full-length play Vanport written by Shalanda Sims and originally produced at Jefferson high school in 2013. The Nike Black Employee and Friends Network, part of Nike’s Employee Networks which collectively are called NikeUNITED, led the design process for the BIKETOWN Black History Month wrap. The annual NW Black Comedy Festival returns every February with multiple days of laughter at Harvey’s Comedy Club in Northwest Portland, featuring Black comics from the Northwest and beyond. Terms of Use | Get your monthly guide to Portland's events, attractions and news. Event Organizers. Billed as the longest-running nonprofit African film festival in America, Portland’s free Cascade Festival of African Films has celebrated African achievements and hopes for the future since 1991. Reflecting on what Black History month means to students and teachers at the Portland school. Followed by a conversation with the cast and playwright. To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer Commissioner Eudaly's suggested events for 2020 Black History Month. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and our community. ". For the dancer in you, join Trainer Tyra, Nikki Brown Clown in our festival kickoff, email [email protected] to find out how you can be a part. Hosted by local caters, it’s a community dinner, a time to fellowship with friends, meet new people, have meaningful conversation and good food. On January 29th, Mayor Wheeler and the City Council proclaimed February 2020 to be Black History Month in Portland and encouraged all Portlanders to celebrate this month together. The event is billed as one of the most multicultural runs in the Pacific Northwest, attracting many volunteers and runners from the African American community, including groups like BlackGirlsRun Portland. Women's History Month 2013; Native American Heritage Month 2011; MLK Day of Service 2011; LGBTQ Pride Month 2011; Human Rights Day 2010; Hispanic Heritage Month 2011; Black History Month 2013; Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2013 F.I.Y.A'S Place productions presents...An all Black Comedy Showcase in honor of Black History Month. A citywide celebration includes the annual Black History Festival NW, which hosts events all month long (check their website to learn more about their programming). Celebrate with these Portland events. As the host organization, we at World Stage Theatre, Since 1991, the Cascade Festival of African Films, hosted by Portland Community College, has presented a wide selection of feature and documentary films from the African continent. The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center hosts an annual Kwanzaa celebration that includes exhibits and performances. Twitter. © 2019 World Stage Theatre. BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL NW 2020. This bike wrap design draws from a variety of pan-African cultures and uses methods of print and collage relative to our journey, in a way that speaks to how we as a people can reimagine our future.”, Marcellus JohnsonNike Color Designer & PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy graduate. In partnership with Prosper Portland, join in the fun discovering pieces of Portland’s past and present Black community. This black-tie gala features dining, dancing and an auction, raising funds for Providence Heart Institute. Held in verdant Cathedral Park below the historic St. Johns Bridge over a mid-July weekend, the free Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is one of the most relaxed events in the city. This festival also includes popular local showcases spotlighting Portland’s Black stand-up comics. Black History Month 2013; Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2013; Most Popular. Local Businesses Perfect for school and classroom field trips, groups, families and anyone interested in history told through heartfelt poetry and prose to the sound track of soul encompassing music and dancing. Proclamations. Afterwards, join youth for a candid conversation about the current cultural climate in their lives. elevateoregon.org. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BHF IS A Project of World Stage Theatre. Credit: Cascade Festival of African Films, Portland Community College’s Cascade Campus, My People’s Market Spotlights Local Entrepreneurs of Color, Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Portland, Young, Gifted and Brown Fosters Community Through Dance in Portland. Jumptown, Portland’s raucous jazz scene of the 1940s, is sadly lost, but every year around February (coinciding with Black History Month), visitors can dive into today’s sea of jazz greats at the PDX Jazz Festival.The festival honors special jazz aniversaries and legends, along with feature performances by legendary artists. A month-long celebration of Culture and Heritage Showcasing African American artists, businesses, organizations and leaders. The last weekend in June, the three-day Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival features live music, foods, games and arts that showcase the rich culture of North and Northeast Portland. Well we are ready, weve been ready and now its time to galvanize. The first Tuesday in August brings block parties into neighborhoods across town, including Woodlawn Park, Peninsula Park and the King and Elliott neighborhoods, for National Night Out. Mercatus PDXMy People’s MarketI Love Black Food. My People’s Market showcases local entrepreneurs and makers of color, connecting them with industry professionals and consumers. Black History Month 2013. City of Portland. History is not disconnected from the present. Ready, as in ready for the discrimination, ready for the prejudice, ready for the racism. Been Ready brings together our five personal experiences navigating conflicts that are inherently imbued with layers of race, gender and bias. Black History Month in Portland. A new generation of artists is attracting more light to the Portland R&B scene than ever before. With a diverse range of organizations and businesses, Portland’s African American community provides visitors with resources and a friendly welcome. Media We are a promoter and steward of this evolving city and its progressive values, which have the power to transform the travelers who visit us. NIKE and the Swoosh design are registered service marks of Nike, Inc. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. Local Businesses All performances held at IFCC. Travel Industry Professionals Hosted by the Hollywood Theatre and Portland Community College’s Cascade Campus, the festival also includes staged theatrical readings, talk-backs with the films’ creators, an African marketplace and a social hour with food and live music every Saturday. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Here is a list of events taking place in our city that you can attend: See something we could improve on this page? Become a BIKETOWN member and see if you can find one of these limited-edition Black History Month bikes in the fleet of 1,000 bicycles. aims to create healing spaces for Black and Brown Portlanders.