top of page


AUDIO: RTR Co-Founder Willie Poinsette on OPB's Think Out Loud
On Apr. 10, Respond to Racism co-founder Willie Poinsette appeared on OPB's Think Out Loud with Dave Miller. During the interview,...
Apr 12, 20191 min read


Press Release: An Evening with State Senator Rob Wagner
The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community, Respond to Racism, and Mary’s Woods Diversity Task Force have invited State Senator Rob...
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Organizers Looking for Input on Resolution to Name Racism as a Threat to Public Health
As human beings, especially in our current political environment, we have a tendency to view all political decisions as all-or-nothing....
Mar 8, 20192 min read


Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce to Honor Willie Poinsette at Annual Celebration of Excellence Dinner
The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be honoring Respond to Racism co-founder Willie Poinsette with the Community...
Mar 7, 20191 min read


Upcoming School Board Election is a Great Opportunity for Equity
Are you an equity-minded person looking to enact change in the LO community? The Lake Oswego School Board is holding elections for two...
Jan 28, 20191 min read


Call for Volunteers!
Respond to Racism is looking for new volunteers. In the short time since we began organizing in summer 2017, our reach has grown to...
Nov 15, 20181 min read


Clackamas County Commissioners' Statement on Immigrant Families
At the June 21 Business Meeting of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Sonya Fischer introduced a statement...
Jun 21, 20182 min read


LOSD Wants Your Input!
The following letter went out this week from LOSD superintendent Dr. Heather Beck. It's a great opportunity for all of us to have a say...
May 17, 20181 min read


National Geographic: A Single-Topic Issue on the Subject of Race
One of the hardest things for progressive whites to admit is their own racism. True, it's often unconscious, hidden, cloaked in...
Mar 23, 20181 min read


Perception: From Prison to Purpose—a documentary
This documentary deals with an issue of concern to many of us: the school-to-prison pipeline. It tells the story of Noah Schultz, who was...
Mar 22, 20181 min read
bottom of page