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Oregon Commission on Black Affairs

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Oregon Commission on Black Affairs

Supporting Black Oregonians through:
📝Policy
📢Advocacy
🤝🏽Partnerships In 1980, Former Governor Vic Atiyeh created the commission.

HISTORY: Oregon’s Commission on Black Affairs was created to be a link between Oregon’s African Americans, Blacks, and Oregon government. Three years later, the Oregon Legislative Assembly’s vote made it a statutory commission. The goal was to improve communication between the state legislature, The Governor, and Oregon’s African Americans and Blacks, to involve more African American and Blacks in

policy making and program planning. CURRENT:
Public Policy Internships and Externships
Advocacy
Legislative
Discipline Disparities
Minority Apprentice to Journeymen

http://www.oregon.gov/OCBA/Pages/commissioners.aspx

02/19/2026

It is with our deepest condolences that we extend our sympathies to the Gordly and Burch families on the passing of our beloved Avel Gordly.

Senator Gordly will forever be remembered as Albina’s own faithful servant – a trailblazing leader, tireless advocate, and the first Black woman to serve in the Oregon State Senate. Her extraordinary contributions to mental health awareness, environmental justice, community advocacy, and public service have left an enduring legacy of compassion, strength, and justice.

Her passing is our profound loss. We will continue the work she embodied as a truly faithful servant. May she rest in eternal peace.

02/25/2025

Black History is Oregon History. Black Oregonians have courageously led the pursuit of justice, equity, and inclusion. The movement for civil rights, and the Black community’s resilience and excellence, bring us closer to a more perfect union where we can truly uplift the principle that all people are created equal.

02/19/2025

Oregon’s history of racial injustice continues to impact Black communities. HB 2995, sponsored by Representative Travis Nelson, is our chance to address the harm caused by systemic discrimination through a Task Force on reparations. As HB 2995 prepares to be seen by legislators, now is the time to speak up. Draft your testimony today and demand accountability.

02/04/2025

Need some weekend plans? Come join in celebrating Black History Month with a walking tour of Portland's historic Black neighborhood, a community clean up, followed by lunch and guest speakers. This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP at: http://bit.ly/OCHA-BHM-2025-Portland

11/21/2024

OCBA is thrilled to welcome our newest commissioner, Kenny Adams!

Kenny Adams is a dedicated father, filmmaker, writer, orator, and community advocate with over three decades of professional IT experience. As a passionate activist and the executive director of a Black-led non-profit, he is committed to empowering students and families in a community where the Black population makes up just over half a percent. Kenny’s work focuses on bridging gaps in education, providing vital support to prioritized populations, and creating pathways for success.

Through his advocacy, he champions equity, cultural enrichment, and access to resources that uplift individuals and families. With his wealth of experience in both technology and community engagement, Kenny continues to drive positive change and inspire those around him.

Kenny Adams resides in Central Oregon, where he serves as the executive director of The Father's Group, a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering Black youth and families. The Father’s Group focuses on education, cultural enrichment, and community-building initiatives, helping to create a more inclusive and equitable future. Kenny’s leadership reflects his deep commitment to fostering opportunities for prioritized populations, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions valued in the broader community.

11/02/2024

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Check out Bobby Fouther's Dancing in the Dark, premiering TODAY at 2 PM at the Souvenir Art Gallery.

08/16/2024

Meet OCBA's newest Commissioner: Tai Harden-Moore!

Tai Harden-Moore, JD, MBA, Founder of Moore Consultants, LLC, is a dedicated diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion advocate.

With an unwavering commitment for changing the way organizations approach diversity, equity and inclusion, Tai is dedicated to helping organizational leaders deepen their knowledge and develop the strategies necessary to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for all.

During Tai’s career, she has used her skills and experience to guide organizations through the process of meeting their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. From refining recruitment and retention strategies that attract and keep employees of diverse backgrounds; to performing in-depth equity assessments and providing strategic planning services, Tai has focused her work on helping leaders create the changes within their organizations that are needed to sustain success.

We're thrilled to have you onboard.

06/19/2024

On this day in history, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from slavery – nearly 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863.

Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office

04/10/2024

Wishing you a very peaceful and happy Eid. Many blessings to you and your family with an abundance of joy and prosperity.

03/08/2024

Did you know every year the National Women’s History Alliance sets a theme for the month? That’s right, in 2024, the theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.”

Tag a woman you know who’s working towards equity, diversity, and inclusion and wish them a very happy International Women’s Day!

Address

421 SW Oak Street, Ste 770
Portland, OR
97204

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

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https://linktr.ee/oregonblackaffairs

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