Monthly Archives: November 2011

Oregon History on Film!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Natalia Fernandez

Both of these films, The Ku Klux Klan in Oregon: 1920-1923 and The Oregon Nikkei Story: Japanese Americans in Oregon 1880-1941 were created by Portland Filmmaker Thomas Coulter through his production company Frame by Frame Productions. Coulter begins The Ku Klux Klan … Continue reading →

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Urban League of Portland Equal Opportunity Day Dinner

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Natalia Fernandez

Since 1945 the Urban League of Portland (ULPDX) has advocated for, served and empowered African Americans and other Oregonians to create an equitable place to work and live. The organization provides various community services like the Multicultural Senior Center, educational services like … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Natalia Fernandez

Did you know that the first Powwow at OSU sponsored by the Native American Club took place over thirty years ago, in October of 1977? The Oregon Stater and the Beaver Yearbook covered the event and we have photos to … Continue reading →

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Save Ethnic Studies! New DVD available at the Library

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Natalia Fernandez

On October 18th dozens of OSU community members gathered to view the documentary “Precious Knowledge: Arizona’s battle over Ethnic Studies” and the filmmaker Eren Isabel McGinnis and special guest Curtis Acosta answered audience questions after the screening. Don’t know about … Continue reading →

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