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Unpacking Our Past: History as a Catalyst for Change
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
Oregon has a particularly unique history of racial injustice that, in some ways, mirrors and, in other ways, is distinct from the larger history of racial oppression that exists in our nation as a whole. Oregonians have inherited these histories, and their legacies connect to present-day injustices. But what does it look like to confront them as individuals and communities? And beyond that, how can those histories be shaped and written today?
Taylor Stewart has been helping communities ask these questions through his organization, the Oregon Remembrance Project. In this workshop, he’ll share insights into community-based reconciliation projects in Coos Bay and Grants Pass and share the strategies that have helped people confront fear and powerlessness while staying engaged in this work. With these reparative frameworks in mind, participants will work together to design racial justice initiatives connected to specific Oregon histories and to develop accessible messaging that resonates across diverse communities and perspectives.
This workshop is more than a trip into the archives. It's an invitation to action. Join in collectively reimagine the possibilities for remembering, repairing, and reconciling the past to create a more just future.