The Black Bag Speaker Series was originated by the Portland State University Black Studies Department in October 2006. This forum creates a place where scholars, artists, community organizations, and activists whose work focuses on issues related to the communities of Black and African people in Portland, Oregon and the nation can engage in critical, insightful discussions with the Portland State University community.
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"Memory and Place in Black Portland": A Photovoice Project
Department of Black Studies
5-20-2024
Black Studies students at Oregon State Penitentiary during Winter 2024 engaged with Portland's history around race, place, and power. They chose sites around the city that were meaningful to them ...Read More
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"Crafting Resistance to Settler Colonialism: Practices of Solidarity Through Art"
Yara Ghabayen, Jenna Saadeh, Smokii Sumac, and Sharita Towne
5-23-2024
Art expresses joy, grief, anger, desire, and everything in between. Art helps us imagine, rehearse, and bring into existence different kinds of worlds. This hybrid panel event, organized by the ...Read More
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Black Studies Zine Release: "Creativity and Education in Prison"
Kenneth Hamilton, Walidah Imarisha, and Sharita Towne
6-13-2023
Students in the Spring 2023 Introduction to Black Studies course, held at the Oregon State Penitentiary as part of PSU's Higher Education in Prison Program, celebrated the release of their ...Read More
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"Creating a Historic Black Archive"
Walidah Imarisha, Zachary Stocks, Jeff Donaldson-Forbes, Kiesha Johnson, Alana Krubl, and Hailey Machlan
3-22-2023
During Winter term 2023, Oregon Black Pioneers, PSU Black Studies, PSU Library Special Collections, and Oregon Historical Society partnered to create a ...Read More
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"The Making of American Whiteness"
Carmen P. Thompson
4-20-2023
In her new book, Dr. Carmen P. Thompson analyzes the origin of white supremacy and its role in defining America's racial history.
The Making of American Whiteness: The Formation of ...Read More
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"What's a Black Name?"
Gwen Carr, Cleo Davis, Walidah Imarisha, and Donovan Scribes
5-3-2022
In this presentation in Black Studies' Black Bag Speakers Series, Donovan Scribes moderates a panel discussion with Walidah Imarisha, Gwen Carr, and Cleo Davis about the personal and historical significance ...Read More
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"Organizing and Education in Prison: A Panel with Uhuru Sasa"
Sterling Cunio, Tacuma Jackson, Anthony Pickens, and Troy Ramsey
5-24-2022
Uhuru Sasa is the Black cultural group inside the Oregon State Penitentiary. Established in 1968, Uhuru Sasa provides cultural, vocational, and educational development for members, while also supporting community efforts ...Read More
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"Portland's History and the Black Experience"
Karen Gibson, Darrell Millner, and Ed Washington
2-11-2021
In this presentation in the Black Bag Speakers Series, Dr. Darrell Millner gives a Black Portland history lesson; Dr. Karen Gibson and Mr. Ed Washington discuss gentrification, housing, displacement, and ...Read More
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"How Do You Reconcile a Lynching?"
Taylor Stewart
5-27-2021
This program discusses the legacy of lynching in America, how we can find reconciliation, and how lynching is still a relevant topic to us today. It is led by Taylor ...Read More
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"Oregon Black Pioneers: From Memories to Memorials"
Zachary Stocks
5-11-2021
Since 1993, Oregon Black Pioneers has expanded the awareness of Oregon's African American heritage by revealing the larger stories behind scant historical references. OBP Executive Director Zachary Stocks shares some ...Read More
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"Obama, Race and Electoral Politics," Mingus Mapps, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2012
Mingus Mapps
2-23-2012
Mingus Mapps, Professor of Political Science in the Hatfield School of Government, lectures on "Obama, Race and Electoral Politics."
Program opens with performance by (unknown) singer. Includes song “Someday We’ll ...Read More
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"Friends of Black Studies," the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2010
Dennis Payne, Cottrell White, O. B. Hill, and Darrell Millner
2-26-2010
"Celebrating 40 years of the Black Studies Department at PSU and its Future" Panel discussion with founding members, PSU members of the Association of African Students, NAACP and Black Cultural ...Read More
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"Panel on the Environmental Justice Task Force," the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2010
Jeri Williams, Avel Gordly, Will Collin, Robin Morris Collin, Benjamin Duncan, and Mikell O'Mealy
3-10-2010
The governor's Environmental Task force presents on the relationship between environmental justice and race. Panel discussion facilitated by Avel Gordley from Portland State University; presenters include Robin Collin, professor of ...Read More
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"Hip Hop Poetics" - Part 1, Adam Bradley, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2009
Adam Bradley
2009
Adam Bradley lectures on his book entitled: Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop. Part 1 of 2.
Introduction by Ethan Johnson, Associate Professor.
Velma Green, ...Read More
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"Hip Hop Poetics" - Part 2, Adam Bradley, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2009
Adam Bradley
2009
Adam Bradley lectures on his book entitled: Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop. Part 2 of 2.
Q & A session with Adam Bradley following ...Read More
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"The Black United Front" - Part 1, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2009
Ron Herndon, Avel Gordly, Richard Brown, and Ben Priestley
5-13-2009
The Black United Front in Portland. Panelists include: Ron Herndon, Avel Gordly, Richard Brown and Ben Priestley. Part 1 of 2.
Program begins during presentation by artist, Mo, on works ...Read More
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"Urban League," Marcus Mundy, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2009
Marcus Mundy
11-18-2009
Marcus Mundy lectures on the Urban League's report on the state of African Americans in Oregon.
06:28-16:04 Recording of audio presentation by speaker (camera is on, but no speaker is ...Read More
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"Race and the Media in Portland Oregon" - Part 1, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2008
Nick Budnick, Renee Mitchell, David Reinhard, and Opio Osokoni
2-5-2008
The Black Bag Speaker Series features a panel on "Race in the Media in Portland, Oregon: The Foxworth Case." Part 1 of 2.
Introduction by Ethan Johnson, Associate Professor.
Sponsored ...Read More
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"Race and the Media in Portland Oregon" - Part 2, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2008
Nick Budnick, Renee Mitchell, David Reinhard, and Opio Osokoni
2-5-2008
The Black Bag Speaker Series features a panel on "Race in the Media in Portland, Oregon: The Foxworth Case." Part 2 of 2.
Conclusion of Q & A session moderated ...Read More
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"More than a Slave," Hannah Hurdle-Toomey, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2008
Hannah Hurdle-Toomey
5-14-2008
Hannah Hurdle-Toomey of Forest Grove speaks about her father and her book, More Than a Slave, which documents his life and legacy.
Program begins with Black Studies event announcements.
Introduction ...Read More
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"No Human Being is Illegal," Avel Gordly, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2006
Avel Gordly
10-3-2006
Senator Avel Gordly's lecture entitled: "No Human Being is Illegal: From the Perspective of One Oregonian."
Program begins with presentation from Multicultural Center artist, Mo.
Senator Gordly is introduced by ...Read More
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"Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome," -- Part 1, Joy Leary, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2006
Joy Leary
10-17-2006
Dr. Joy Leary From the Graduate School of Social Work. She will discuss her highly acclaimed book: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.
Introduction by Ethan Johnson, Associate Professor.
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“Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome,” -- Part 2, Joy Leary, the Black Bag Speakers Series, PSU, 2006
Joy Leary
10-17-2006
Dr. Joy Leary from the Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, discusses her highly acclaimed book Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome.
Sponsored by the Black Studies Department ...Read More
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"Black and Puerto Rican Art Movements," Yasmin Ramirez, the Black Bag Speakers, PSU, 2006
Yasmin Ramirez
5-10-2006
Dr. Yasmin Ramirez’ lecture entitled: “The iconography of Black and Puerto Rican Art Movements, 1960s-1980s: a comparative study of arts activism and social change in New York City during the ...Read More
