Oregon Commission on Black Affairs

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Check out Bobby Fouther's Dancing in the Dark, premiering TODAY at 2 PM at the Souvenir Art Gallery.

Meet OCBA's newest Commissioner: Tai Harden-Moore! Tai Harden-Moore, JD, MBA, Founder of Moore Consultants, LLC, is a dedicated diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion advocate. We're thrilled to have you onboard.

Did you know every year the National Women’s History Alliance sets a theme for the month? 2024's theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” Tag a woman you know who’s working towards #DEI and wish them a very happy International Women’s Day! #WHM #IWD

“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” ― Angela Davis Happy Women’s History Month! #WHM #WomensHistoryMonth

#BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM #OnThisDay

On this day in history, Rebecca Lee Crumpler received her M.D., becoming the first Black woman -- and one of only about 300 women across the nation -- to receive one. Dr. Crumpler attended the New England Female Medical College based in Boston. #BHM #OCBA #OCFW #BLM #OnThisDay

One of the foremost Black intellectuals of his era, W. E. B. Du Bois is the first Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard University and went on to become a founding member of the NAACP. #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM #OnThisDay

As the Black History Month celebrations and learning continues, OCBA wants to thank the Capitol DEI committee for inviting Commissioners Duncan and Fouther-Branch to a panel discuss on the importance of DEI. Check out the full recording here: buff.ly/3T7DEyw #BHM #OCBA

Prior to being elected the first Black woman in the Oregon State Senate, Avel Gordly was appointed to the House Of Representatives in 1991 and subsequently elected in 1992. She served until 2009. Happy birthday, Avel Gordly! #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM

Did you know Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black History,” first chose the second week of February to celebrate, educate, and promote Black History? It would later become a Black History Month in 1976. Happy birthday, President Lincoln! #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM

Today, OCBA and its sister Commissions joined Governor Tina Kotek as she signed the proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month! #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM #BlackHistoryMonth

Drum Major Instinct, as King put it, is the "desire to be out front, a desire to lead the parade " and that we should use it to try and be the "first" in love. #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM #OnThisDay #BlackHistory

On This Day In #Black History... #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #OCBA #BLM #OnThisDay

February 1 doesn't just kick of Black History Month. It's also recognized as National Freedom Day, which honors the signing by President Lincoln of a joint resolution that later lead to ratifying the 13th amendment. #BlackHistoryIsOregonHistory #BHM #FreedomDay #OCBA

Just a few more days to go! Get your nominations in by MONDAY! buff.ly/3FLEBWu #WOA #WomenOfAchievement #OregonWomen #Leaders

Is it me or is it warm in here? Nope, that’s just the competition, heating up for the Women Of Achievement Awards! 🔥 buff.ly/3FLEBWu #WOA #WomenOfAchievement #OregonWomen #Leaders

A huge congratulations to Commissioner Lakayana Drury on a successful premier of The Black Stars, a documentary on Word Is Bond's inaugural trip to Ghana in July. It was a packed house at the Hollywood theater in, and an insightful evening. Learn more at buff.ly/3vAyDFn

Have you submitted your nominations for OCFW’s Women of Achievement awards? The extended deadline is just a couple of short weeks away! Get your nominations in before it's too late: buff.ly/3FLEBWu #WOA #WomenOfAchievement #OregonWomen #Leaders

Is your #NewYearsResolution to nominate a woman who exemplifies leadership, celebrates and promotes women Oregonians, and demonstrates a commitment to equity for the 2024 Women Of Achievement Awards? Because it should be. 😎 buff.ly/3FLEBWu