Everybody Reads: Resilient Path, Art Inspired by Lovely One
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.
Everybody Reads: An Oration Workshop with Toni Hill
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 build confidence, clarity, and connection.
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Everybody Reads: Gospel w/LaRhonda Steele, Toni Hill & Co.
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.
Everybody Reads: Unjust, the Scarcity of Black Lawyers
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.
Everybody Reads: Finding Your Roots screening
Join us for an inspiring journey into the past! Finding Your Roots is a documentary series that explores the ancestry of remarkable individuals, uncovering hidden family histories and powerful stories that connect us all.
Presented and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Everybody Reads: A Lovely Discussion
Let's talk about Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, this year's Everybody Reads book.
Everybody Reads: Black Family Storytime
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.
Everybody Reads: Roots & Reverence with Ancestral Altars
Join Shalonda Menefee for a transformative workshop designed to guide you through the sacred process of creating an ancestor altar—a powerful tool to honor, connect, and remember your ancestors. In this workshop, you’ll learn the significance of ancestor altars, the symbolism behind various altar elements, and practical steps to create your own personalized space for ancestral connection and reflection.
Everybody Reads: Representation, Government & Constitution
We will talk about the Constitution’s creation, trace major changes to its interpretation, and examine its current structural limitations. You'll learn about some myths and develop a perspective that helps evaluate its meaning more thoughtfully.
Everybody Reads: An Evening with Dr. Randall Horton
Join us for a reading and discussion with professor, musician, and award winning author Dr. Randall Horton. Dr. Horton creates art at the intersection of justice, racism, and incarceration.
