People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state’s history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. This erasure is the result of historic legal and social marginalization that contributes to […]
Did you know human trafficking happens in Southern Oregon? Also, how it happens might surprise you. Less than 5% of trafficking cases in the United States result from kidnapping or abductions. This two-day human trafficking event is for all community members to gain a better understanding of the realities of human trafficking in our area. […]
Besides serving as the state animal, and the OSU emblem, Beavers are incredibly valuable components of our natural and managed ecosystems. This is becoming especially evident as climate change compromises water supplies across the landscape. Unfortunately, beavers can also become a menace for some forest and agricultural operations. As a result, they have become the […]
New Cultivation has a two-day online summit coming up on March 30th and 31st! CURA stands for Culture of Unity and Repair in Ashland/The America’s. Join the event for talks, discussions, and active conversations with experts in the fields of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Gather with community to be in challenging conversations around topics […]
New Cultivation has a two-day online summit coming up on March 30th and 31st! CURA stands for Culture of Unity and Repair in Ashland/The America’s. Join the event for talks, discussions, and active conversations with experts in the fields of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Gather with community to be in challenging conversations around topics […]
Submitted by Oregon Peace Works As terrible wars continue in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere, those of us trying to stop them are up against a powerful military-industrial-media complex in the United States. No matter how much coverage of war comes through mainstream news outlets, the human realities of war are scarcely conveyed. We face the […]
Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center and Rogue Riverkeeper to host SYRCL's traveling "Wild & Scenic Film Festival" at Ashland Armory April 12 from 5-9 p.m. The event includes the screening of 11 short films ranging from four to 19 minutes long about Indigenous rights, forest ecology, pollution and resource extraction, and outdoor recreation. Doors open at […]
Since 2018, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain,Ashland, has given homeless families the opportunity to park overnight in its parking lot. To cover the expenses in offering this service, there is a benefit concert on Saturday, April 13, 7-9pm. Performers include ANAN Gaelic Choir under the direction of Pat O’Scannel, singer/songwriter Gene Burnett and folk […]
Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center and Rogue Riverkeeper to host SYRCL’s traveling “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” at Grants Pass Performing Arts Center (at GP High School) on April 14 from 4-8p.m. The event includes the screening of 11 short films ranging from four to 19 minutes long about Indigenous rights, forest ecology, pollution and resource […]
As a part of the Gathering Voices monthly series, Fellowship of Reconciliation to host Rev. Fahed Abuakel for an online discussion about peace making in Palestine amid the Israeli assault on the Gaza strip. One of the most prominent Palestinian Christian leaders in the world, Rev. Fahed Abuakel was born in Kafr Yasif, in the […]
Wednesday, April 17th 7:00 PM Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library - 1757 Ashland St, Ashland. In the age of new and powerful tools of communication, democracy has become more fragile and vulnerable to attacks by ideological extremists and partisans. What is clear is that the tools of communication, culture, literacy, and critical thinking are more crucial […]
The Media and You! Critical Media Literacy Education: Roadmap for Navigating our Disinformation Media Ecosystem Thursday, April 18th 7:00 PM Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library - 1757 Ashland St, Ashland. Based on the award-winning textbook The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People. In this workshop, Prof. Mickey Huff will lead […]
