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Portland in Black: Documenting Our Lives in the City of Roses

Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for future generations.

Join us for the kickoff event, Coffee and Collections, on November 14th from 10am to 12pm. This community archiving event is an opportunity to work on personal archiving projects, chat with community members, and receive guidance from the memory workers at Don't Shoot PDX and the Portland City Archives.  

Light refreshments will be provided - All Are Welcome!

Coffee and Collections 
Friday, November 14, 2025 
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
The Black Memory and Preservation Lab 
510 SW 3rd Avenue 

FREE RSVP!
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Black Snake Killaz: A Retrospective on the Indigenous-Led Movement at Standing Rock

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Don't Shoot PDX: Community Art Build + Artist Talk with Tonita Cervantes