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Estos aventureros les guían a los hispanohablantes por los parajes naturales de Oregón
Loco por la Aventura, una empresa pequeña fundada por refugiados políticos de Venezuela, busca que las actividades al aire libre como acampar, montañismo y canotaje sean más accesibles para la creciente comunidad latina de Oregón.
These adventurers guide Spanish-speakers through Oregon’s outdoors
Loco por la Aventura, a small business founded by political refugees from Venezuela, aims to make outdoor activities like camping, mountaineering and rafting more accessible for Oregon’s growing Latino communities.
Disabled, LGBTQ, people of color rely less on peer support following sexual assault, study finds
College students who were disabled, queer or people of color reported more negative predictions about their peers' response to sexual assault disclosure, a recent study conducted by Oregon State University researchers shows.
Urban League on a ‘placemaking’ mission at Pendleton Round-Up
The Portland-based organization is focused on making connections and highlighting Black history at the venerable rodeo.
Ontario diversity committee ponders path forward after facing scrutiny
The small town on the Oregon-Idaho border is rapidly diversifying as its city government tries to keep up.
Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks
Corporate DEI positions soared after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Now, due to economic pressure and political pressure from the right, they face an uncertain future.
Rodeo brings Black cowboy culture to Portland over Juneteenth weekend
The event Saturday was the first of its kind in the Rose City.
A new Portland food cart pod is uplifting BIPOC and LGBTQI+ chefs
Curated by the Win Win restaurant group, Portland's newest food cart pod prioritizes BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ food makers.
Eugene film festival spotlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival in Eugene was created in 2006 to spotlight Asian American and Pacific Islander stories in Oregon. This weekend, the festival returns with a roster of new independent films, all celebrating AAPI experiences.
Racial justice grants to fund projects from and for BIPOC communities in Lane County
The United Way of Lane County has opened funding opportunities to support projects and initiatives that further the advancement of racial justice.