Require Oregon Schools to Teach the History of Redlining and Segregation
Oregon was originally colonized as a whites only state and remained that way until 1926.
If you didn't know that, now you do, but just imagine how much more you aren't aware of. Oregon has a deeply rooted history of racism that is present today in all facets of the state, from education and law enforcement to the distribution of wealth among white owned businesses over black owned businesses. Everything has been affected by this founding idea of a white-only state.
Have you heard of the Vanport flood? Redlining? The history of Alberta street? If you answered no to ANY of these questions, the education system in Oregon has failed you and the black community. Read More…
