Open Conversation About the Black Lives Matter Movement
Wednesday, Aug. 3
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Havurah Shalom

The Tikkun Olam Committee is hosting an open conversation about the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and police violence on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Havurah. This gathering, open to the Havurah community, is intended to provide a safe space to discuss issues and share feelings. Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect. Questions? Contact Tikkun Olam Co-Chair Liz Schwartz.

Other BLM-related events:

For all those interested in hearing perspectives of African Americans on police brutality and racial profiling, don't miss Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments, which has added two more FREE Portland shows to their traveling tour.

This show is powerful, searing and absolutely worth experiencing, and will give you plenty to think about. It also makes an excellent prelude to our Tikkun Olam gathering/discussion on Black Lives Matter on Aug. 3.

NOTE: the shows are free, but you MUST RSVP to get on the guest list, as seats are limited. Reserve your seats today!

Unveiling the Truth: Institutional Racism in Oregon
Vigil at the Oregon State Penitentiary
Friday, July 29
6:00 pm
2605 State Street, Salem

This Friday, July 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, there will be a vigil held in front of the Oregon State Penitentiary to raise awareness about the institutional racism in our state, which results in the disproportionate incarceration of black and brown people.

1,827 Latino inmates and 1,366 Black inmates are incarcerated at Oregon Correctional Institutions. We demand an end to Mass Incarceration, Deportations and Extrajudicial Killings by police and vigilantes in the United States.

Organized by Don’t Shoot Portland, Voz Hispana Cambio Comunitario and Black Lives Matter. For more information please contact: dontshootportland@gmail.com or vozhispana.woregon@gmail.com