Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Oregon
During October, the state of Oregon recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of the month. This blog post will cover the history of Indigenous peoples in Oregon and modern-day issues Indigenous communities face.
Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, designated to honor and pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islander people who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
Fair Housing History Lesson: The Tie Between WWII Era Industries, Housing and Black Culture in Oregon
The transcontinental railroad brought an influx of Black railroad employees to Oregon in the 1880s. The Albina neighborhood was a company town owned by the Union Pacific Railroad before its annexation to Portland in 1891 and was located within walking distance of Old Town. Oregon’s Black population at the turn of the 20th Century was 1,105, with 70 percent of that population in Portland and few Black-owned businesses.
Fair Housing History Lesson: The Chicago Freedom Movement
Did you know that the practice of fair housing testing conducted by FHCO, and other fair housing organizations came out of the Chicago Freedom Movement?
