This conversation is about racism and the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, bridging the gap between races. Marcus LeGrand, School Board Member/Bend-LaPine School District and Advisor/Coordinator of the COCC Ethnocentric Program and Mark Montgomery explore healing the racial divide.
Bend's Racially Restrictive Deeds with Riccardo Waites from We Black Radio's The Good Deeds Project
In 2021, Riccardo Waites and a group of volunteers dedicated to equity work in Central Oregon launched The Good Deeds Project. The project's mission includes identifying properties with racially restrictive language in their deeds, educating the public about these deeds, and helping property owners find a pathway to remove the racist language. Riccardo is owner and operator of WBR We Black Radio, which recently produced an online map identifying properties with racially restrictive deeds in Bend. Visit WBR at weblackradio.org and see the map at rbcdeschutescounty.netlify.app.
Black History Musings with Clifford Evelyn
Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, talks about being a Black individual in Central Oregon, and the racism he has experienced.
COCC Black History Month Celebration Dinner with Shekinah McLean and Aizza Perez
Central Oregon Community College is hosting events celebrating Black history throughout the month, culminating with the Black History Month Celebration Dinner on Saturday February 28th. Shekinah McLean and Aizza Perez are COCC students, members of the Afrocentric Studies Club, and two of the organizers and emcees of the dinner.
Gavin Alston on Racism in Redmond Schools
Harrison checks in with Gavin Alston three years after Gavin’s powerful speech at a Redmond City Council about the racism he experiences in Redmond schools made national news.
Black History Month with Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator
This discussion is about the value of "having knowledge" about the contributions of Black Americans during Black History Month and all year long. Guest Marcus LeGrand talked about the variety of activities available during the month of February through Central Oregon Community College and why celebration is important. More info can be found at cocc.edu/snv.
COCC Season for Nonviolence with Charlotte Gilbride from the COCC Foundation
COCC continues to host the Season for Nonviolence, now in its 18th year. Charlotte McBride, Coordinator for the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, shares information about the many events happening in the community, including lectures/presentations, dance, films, and community reads focusing on the book "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—And How You Can, Too" by Ijeoma Oluo.
COCC Season of Nonviolence with Marcus LeGrand
Marcus Legrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College, talks about the film "Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land & Agricultural Heritage" showing at COCC on April 8.
Black History Month at COCC with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator
Marcus LeGrand, Afrocenter Program Coordinator at COCC, talks about the events for Black History Month at COCC, welcoming speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph.
Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month at COCC
Christy Walker, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Central Oregon Community College, and Betsy Walker, community activist and reading group facilitator, talk about events during the Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month available through the community and COCC.