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Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Oregon
Image from Oregon is Indian Country exhibit on display Dec. 1, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023, at the Independence Heritage Museum (Source: ohs.org) During October, the state of Oregon recognizes Indigenous […]
Committing to an Equitable Recovery for All
A Message from our Executive Director, Allan Lazo September 28, 2022 Earlier this summer, I flew across the country for a national conference that had its first return to an […]
A House Made of Votes
Waging a Battle of Ballots at the Polls this Fall Author: Eliza Galaher, North and Central Coast Education and Outreach Specialist July 19, 2022 When providing fair housing trainings, I […]
Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Portland Mayor Dorothy McCullough Lee speaking at Obon. Playing the taiko drum is Henry Matsunaga, ca. 1948-1954. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known […]
Spotlight: The Realities of Housing Discrimination and the Importance of Prevention Work
2022 Poster Contest Winner, Bayalyn Stack’s Poster: Neighborhoods Are for Everyone Author: Shyle Ruder, FHCO’s Director of Education & Outreach Neighborhoods Are for Everyone. At the Fair Housing Council of […]
Fair Housing History Lesson: The Tie Between WWII Era Industries, Housing and Black Culture in Oregon
Learn about how WWII industries in Oregon shaped Black history and culture.