Episode 2: Oregon Black Pioneers

August 06, 2024 00:29:00
Episode 2: Oregon Black Pioneers
Beach Grass Roots
Episode 2: Oregon Black Pioneers

Aug 06 2024 | 00:29:00

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Emma Geddes

Show Notes

In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we hear from some of the staff at Oregon Black Pioneers: Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. Public Programs and Exhibits Manager Mariah Rocker and Executive Director Zachary Stocks talk about the work Oregon Black Pioneers has been doing in recent years, and how to access their long list of educational resources. Oregon Black Pioneers is the August 2024 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each...

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