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Voices of a People’s History: A Movement of Movements
July 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25 – $50Voices of a People’s History celebrates diverse movement leaders by sharing their stories, in their own words. Leaders of today perform readings of notable speeches and essays from inspiring figures past and present. It’s a radically-empowering opportunity to hear the echoes of history in the modern day. Voices is the biggest night of the year for OPAL, and brings us closer together while strengthening our resolve to fight for racial, social and economic justice.
Featuring Performances By
Portland City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty
Gresham City Councilor Eddy Morales, Founder, East County Rising
Paul Lumley, Executive Director, Native American Youth and Family Center
Reyna Lopez, Executive Director, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN)
Ana del Rocio, Executive Director, Oregon Futures Lab and ColorPAC
Nakisha Nathan, Executive Director, Bark
Shanice Clarke, Research and Advisory Chair, Bus Riders Unite!
Nia Calloway, Youth Intern, Youth Environmental Justice Alliance
and introductions by
Joy Alise Davis, Executive Director, Portland African American Leadership Forum
This year, we’re going big by taking this event to Revolution Hall, and we need you there to make it a success. We’re bringing the whole movement. RSVP now, invite your friends, and share, to help build the new with us!
The 2019 Voices event will take place at Revolution Hall on July 10th. We ask you to please walk, bike or use public transit to arrive unless a car is required for your participation. Located in inner Southeast, the venue is within one block of bus lines #70 and #15, within five blocks of #12, #20, and #29, and is wheelchair accessible. Bike parking is available outside of the theater. Automobile parking is available for $5 per space. This is an all-ages venue, and we welcome children. Children who will require a seat must be ticketed.
The hosted hors d’oeuvres will feature tasty and filling selections for most dietary needs: gluten free, vegetarian/vegan. Please let us know in advance of any considerations which you may need to make your evening enjoyable and comfortable with us!
Raffles will take place to win fabulous prizes while supporting the movement
Speakers will delight the crowd with readings of classic speeches and essays from movement leaders
A no-host bar will offer a full range of beverages (with or without alcohol) for purchase
Hot and cold appetizers and desserts will be served
A photographer and photo booth will capture the magic of the evening
Tickets are going fast! Get yours today!
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Any other questions? Accessibility needs? Call Shawn at 503 774 4503 x 6.