A Love Letter to Black America during Black History Month
The Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) humbly acknowledges Black History Month for all of the sacrifice and struggle Black folks in America have endured since our unceremonious rending from our native land.
We further acknowledge the innumerable contributions made by Black people to the America we now call home – gifts born out of creativity, necessity, ingenuity and brilliance. We built America.
CCC admires you for your determination during the Civil Rights movement, which afforded long overdue rights not just to people of African descent, but for all people not participating fully in America.
We're also deeply grateful to our Black-led CCC member organizations, whose visionary work and essential contributions are paving the way towards stronger, more resilient communities. We urge everyone to learn more and support their work:
As our own Black-led organization, CCC is dedicated to relentlessly addressing the injustices around Black folks and other people of color, concentrating our focus this year on building power for BIPOC voices through our 2024 legislative agenda and the upcoming elections.
Again, thank you, Black America, for all that you have given us.
We love you. We appreciate you. We thank you, and we will try to honor and be worthy of all that you have done for us. It is enough.
Sincerely,
Marcus C. Mundy, CCC Executive Director
Salem in Session
Oregon leaders kicked off the 2024 legislative short session earlier this month. Our member-driven process has identified key priorities to support economic opportunity, invest in childcare access, strengthen immigrant protections, and more.
>>> Read which priorities CCC members endorsed here.
ICYMI: Save the Date for May 31st
Join us for the Summer Soirée, CCC’s annual fundraiser. More details to follow. Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Download our Sponsorship Packet here or contact CCC's Development Manager Lucero Valera Brambila at Lucero@coalitioncommunitiescolor.org with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Feb. 21 │ Unite Oregon’s 2024 Lobby Day. Register here.
Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb, 25 │ Junction Ave: Black-owned business market with food, shopping and music, hosted by Self Enhancement, Inc. at the Center for Self Enhancement (3920 N Kerby Ave., Portland) from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Wednesday, March 6 │Urban League of Portland’s Our Voices United Legislative Day of Action. Register here.