Posted on Aug 25, 2022
Discussing how white nationalism affects Black people in Southern Oregon
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A panel of Black people in prominent Oregon leadership positions gathered in Ashland Tuesday night to discuss growing concerns about white nationalism in Southern Oregon.
Members of the Urban League of Portland traveled to Southern Oregon University to hear how many people of color feel living and working in the Rogue Valley.
Panelists discussed the death of Aidan Ellison, a 19-year-old Black man who was shot in Ashland in 2020. A white man will face trial in Ellison’s killing. Panelists said Ellison’s killing showed even a progressive town like Ashland isn’t immune to racial violence.
Members of the Urban League of Portland traveled to Southern Oregon University to hear how many people of color feel living and working in the Rogue Valley.
Panelists discussed the death of Aidan Ellison, a 19-year-old Black man who was shot in Ashland in 2020. A white man will face trial in Ellison’s killing. Panelists said Ellison’s killing showed even a progressive town like Ashland isn’t immune to racial violence.
Discussing how white nationalism affects Black people in Southern Oregon
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."While she and the other panelists discussed threatening aspects of Black life in Oregon, she said there’s still lots of opportunity for change.
Despite its size, Harmon Johnson said Oregon’s small population makes it easier to reach out and have conversations about how the state can be made safer for people of color."
..."While she and the other panelists discussed threatening aspects of Black life in Oregon, she said there’s still lots of opportunity for change.
Despite its size, Harmon Johnson said Oregon’s small population makes it easier to reach out and have conversations about how the state can be made safer for people of color."
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