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Know your rights 🗳️

Writer: XB LLC
XB LLC
Oct 6
3 min read

Hey friends 👋🏾

How’s this interesting fall season treating you? One day you need a cup of hot chocolate, then the next day calls for an ice cold lemonade. Eventually, the weather will settle down. It is also election season, and we know that as our community is getting ready, we may need some resources or information. In this issue we have also highlighted community-based organizations that can help you feel better prepared to exercise your right to vote for a better future.

As always, we have community (including youth-friendly) events for you.

Let’s get to it.



Events Near You


More community events brought right to your inbox (youth-friendly events are linked below this section)

Best Friends Podcast | October 7

We Built You a Garden at The BLACK Gallery | October 9 – November 1

One Night in Kampala | October 10

Field Theory 2.0: INHERITANCE | October 22 



Youth-Friendly Events Near You


Fun and educational events for youth and the whole fam!

Journey Academy | October 10

Uncle Jumbo at The Reser | October 24



Know Your Rights 🗳️



As the elections approach, we wanted to highlight a few key things to help us prepare and exercise our rights as a community. Education around these issues help us stay informed and armed against misinformation. Remember that voter suppression can come from confusing messages about the rules, so let’s do our best to stay informed of deadlines, processes and resources through government sources. Your county and city websites will have the latest and most accurate information.

For example, in Oregon, a felony conviction doesn't permanently end voting rights and voting by mail is allowed. Also, staying informed of the candidates on the ballot and their proposed plans is very helpful for ensuring that elected leaders create policies that directly benefit our community. Lastly, some amazing organizations are providing community voter education including around ranked choice voting. They include Imagine Black, The Rosewood Initiative, The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, and The African Community Development Center.


Organization Spotlight 👨🏾


Photo Credit: The Coalition of Black Men
Photo Credit: The Coalition of Black Men

In this issue, we would like to highlight the Coalition of Black Men. The Coalition works to empower the Black community through advocacy, education, and community programming. It was formed in 1988 by eight Black men who wanted to address youth gang violence in their community and challenge media-driven negative stereotypes while utilizing positive reinforcement. Their members are from a range of professions and life experiences, and they work together to foster bonds among Black men, serve the needs of Black youth and improve quality of life in the Black community.

Their programs encompass youth mentoring, health and wellness, education, and economic development through events like the Blood Drive, Bike and Bite and Soul Stroll.

The Coalition partners with many Black-serving organizations, including Black Educational Achievement Movement (BEAM), Black United Fund of Oregon, Black Men’s Wellness and Soul District Business Association to expand their impact.

Support the Coalition of Black Men by becoming a member or sponsor today!





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