Events & Classes

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will display items from a collection of over 15,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the painful transatlantic slave trade to the hip-hop era. The Museum will be open from 12-5, with a presentation from 4-5 pm. Dr.

Join Mecca as she brings the inspiring story of Justice Jackson to the younger crowd through picture books and other great storytime activities. All are welcome to this joyful celebration of Black excellence and resilience. 

Justice Jackson's memoir describes how her achievement was made possible by Black people who paved the way with their work and their lives. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through creativity and reflection! Write a poem about your dreams for the future in this trauma-informed, wellness-based workshop with The Lamb Art Studio.

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will display items from a collection of over 15,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the the painful transatlantic slave trade to the hip-hop era. The Museum will be open from 12-5, with a presentation from 4-5 pm. Dr.

Shalonda Menefee's workshop empowers girls to manifest their dreams, goals, and desires. She will guide attendees on the creation of personalized vision boards. The session includes a guided meditation to connect with their deepest aspirations. After, girls will work on creating a vision board that reflects their dreams. Participants will leave with a visual tool for inspiration and motivation towards goals.

Celebrate National Handwriting Day with Handwriting Success!

Celebrate National Handwriting Day with Handwriting Success!

Celebrate National Handwriting Day with Handwriting Success!

Join Urban Forestry to hear stories of Black community members and environmental projects in the Portland area, especially the Albina neighborhood. Following that, learn about current groups working to increase the Black community’s connection to nature within the city.

Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.

Check out DJs Omari Jazz, Bryson Mills and Auvie Sinclair, who will take you on a journey to the Black future in electronic music. 

Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning stories about African history. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. 

Learn ideas for bi-partisan civic and political engagement with Donna L. Cohen, civics educator. In this civics for adults course, Donna will show examples of historical perspective and successful advocacy, including different types and tools or strategies for change. Learn how your voice can be heard through lessons in tracking legislation, submitting testimony, and learning who makes the rules in a governing system.

Teens! Have you considered a career in law? Join the current students of Lewis & Clark Black Law Students Association for a panel discussion on why they chose this path. Ask them directly about their journey, what drives them, and the different specialties available. Learn why your voice is essential in the legal field. Afterwards, you can mingle with the panelists over light refreshments.

As part of the library’s Everybody Reads series, this program introduces teens and adults to the fundamentals of debate through games, mock rounds, writing prompts, and lively exchanges. Participants will learn novice techniques such as argument structure, persuasive delivery, and flowing—the skill of tracking and responding to ideas in a live round.

Come together to quietly copy the U. S. Constitution by hand. It is an opportunity for reflection on the meaning and content of this foundation of self-governance, using tools that are available to all of us: pen and paper. Free copies of the U. S. Constitution will be available for all participants. Bring a writing tool and paper (some paper and pens will be on hand). A free “Handwriting Tips” informational sheet will also be available.

Join a wellness-based workshop inspired by Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir, Lovely One. Reflect on themes of resilience, identity, and self-expression with The Lamb Art Studio. Learn quotes and moments from the book in a slideshow. Create symbolic artwork about personal growth, justice, or dreams for the future.

Join a wellness-based workshop inspired by Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir, Lovely One. Reflect on themes of resilience, identity, and self-expression with The Lamb Art Studio. Learn quotes and moments from the book in a slideshow. Create symbolic artwork about personal growth, justice, or dreams for the future.

Come explore the art of oration through storytelling, rhythm, and authentic expression. In this interactive workshop, Toni Hill guides participants through techniques in voice, speech writing, and performance, helping them build confidence, clarity, and connection.

About the Facilitator

Experience an uplifting afternoon of gospel music and storytelling with two of the Pacific Northwest’s most soulful voices, Toni Hill and LaRhonda Steele. In Songs of the Spirit: A Gospel Celebration, this concert celebrates the spiritual power of gospel as both a musical form and a cultural legacy that has carried generations through struggle, faith, and freedom.

Why has the percentage of Black attorneys barely increased in decades? Join Lewis & Clark Law student Jessica Napoleon Stackhouse as she delves into the systemic barriers, historical context, and pipeline challenges that contribute to this persistent underrepresentation in the legal field. Gain a deeper understanding of the hurdles faced and help explore solutions needed to create a more equitable profession.