The Oregon Legislature has taken critical first steps to addressing structural racism in our state. But there's still lots of work to be done.
We’ve identified a group of organizations doing great frontline work on policing reform. Please chip in now to support their work:
Respond to Racism LO: A local group bringing together concerned citizens, members of local government, news media, and the Lake Oswego School District, among others to tackle overt and systemic racism in Lake Oswego.
The Portland African American Leadership Forum: PAALF helps the Black community imagine the alternatives they deserve and build civic participation and leadership to achieve those alternatives.
Urban League of Portland: One of Oregon's oldest civil rights and social service organizations, empowering African-Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life.
The Movement for Black Lives: A coalition of hundreds of organizations that coordinate actions, messages and campaigns, The Movement for Black Lives supports Black-led rapid response efforts and long-term strategy, policy, and infrastructure investments.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: America's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education. LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.