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Updated: Aug 31
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Itās officially graduation season šš¾ and we want to say we see you, and commend all your hard work to get to this point. We also appreciate the parents, guardians, teachers, and the village that made this milestone possible. Congrats 2026 grads šØš¾āšš§š¾āš
In this edition, we are highlighting opportunities for Black students for the graduates and those already planning for next year. We are also spotlighting the Center for Black Excellence, a collaborative with a clear mission to transform educational systems to empower the people they are meant to serve.
Letās dive in.
Events Near You
More community events for you this month! Click each link to learn more.
Protoje -- Reggae InvasionĀ | May 12
2026 Walking Tours: Walk into History with Oregon Black PioneersĀ | Starting May 16
Afro House: A Celebration of Africa DayĀ | May 23
The Mask by the Blk OutĀ | May 31
Curated List of Scholarships for Black Students
Scholarships are a great source of funding for your education. They are offered to students who show talent and a commitment to community service. It can fund anything from tuition to other overlooked college expenses and bring you closer to achieving your dreams. So, we have curated a list of high school and college scholarships for Black identifying students. Apply early and give it your best shot. Weāre rooting for you!
Organization Spotlight š
The Center for Black Excellence has a mission to radically transform the educational experience of Black children. They are a backbone organization for a collaborative of community-based organizations and schools. They are building up people's capacity to drive change and connecting those change makers to each other to increase cohesion and collaboration across our community.
To address systemic inequities, historically low academic achievement, and a lack of belonging for Black students, the CBE uses a system of C.A.R.E.: Community, Accountability, Resilience, and Empowerment. Together with their partners, parents and caretakers, community-based organizations, educators, and policymakers, they work intentionally at the systemic, symptomatic, and systematic levels. Their work is advancing a culture of Black excellence, unifying and elevating the Black educational experience. The vision? A world where we believe in and enable every Black child to thrive. You can support their mission to radically transform the educational experience of black children by volunteering, becoming a partner or making a donation.
Our Social Media Packages
We now have three ways you can share your brand or event with the community through our social media channels and app. Our platform connects you to tens of thousands of engaged members who celebrate Black culture, creativity, and excellence. Get started with one of our packages and spotlight your work in an authentic and relatable way. Select a package to get started.
It's a wrap! As usual, if you liked this newsletter, forward it to a friend. Ā See you on the third Tuesday, elevating and celebrating the Black experience in Portland.
Culture - Connection - Community
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