Race Talks

Race Talks mission is to support interracial and cross-cultural communication and relationships through the development of sensitivity and understanding, and social justice activism supported by educational panels / or films, good food, and great discussions.

Race Talks and Race Talks 2 host presentations on historical and current topics of ethnicity and race in Oregon. Speakers include survivors of racism and others who have knowledge of the topic, and provide an opportunity to learn our forgotten and hidden history. Attendees of all ages participate in small groups conversations facilitated by individuals trained to lead interracial / intercultural discussions about race.  For many, this is a new experience and causes life-changing breakthroughs in their personal and professional relationships. Over 13,000 participants have attended Race Talks.