Forum Reflections & Resources
REFLECTIONS February 2021 | Is Central Oregon as Welcoming as We Think?
Systemic racism and social injustice still exist, even 155 years after the passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement in 2020. It can be hard to acknowledge that these issues may be [...]
REFLECTIONS January 2021 | Nonprofits as an Economic Driver in Central Oregon
Does it seem like Central Oregon has more than its share of nonprofits? And does it seem like they are often asking for donations? This forum challenged that paradigm, as we learned how local nonprofits are a significant economic driver in our [...]
Reflections | Sept. 17 Every Vote Does Count: The Impact of Social Movements on Elections
This forum examined, in one hour, the story arc of voting behaviors, considered recent social movements and an increasingly polarized electorate, as we ramp up for a historic election to be held during a pandemic. Current demographics, voting patterns, youth activism and [...]
Reflections | July 2 Racial Injustice and the Tools of Civility
PANELISTS Rob Garrott: Content Manager, LinkedIn Learning Marcus LeGrand: Pathways College and Career Success Coach & Instructor: Central Oregon Community College Jim Porter: Chief, Bend Police Department (Retired) MODERATORS Erika McCalpine: Instructor, OSU-Cascades Zak Boone: Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director, COCC [...]
Reflections | June 4 Respond, Recover and Rebuild
“The tide went out and the rocks of inequality were exposed.” Panelists: Max King, CEO and President of Oregon Community Foundation Katie Condit, Executive Director of Better Together Moderator: Anne George, Oregon Community Foundation Katie and Max [...]
