Black History Month
Illustration: Dominique Ramsey "The Counter"
Paola De La Cruz / SE Uplift
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Happy Black History Month! From your SE Uplift Family.
As you celebrate Black people, historical events and contributions, take the time to reflect and ask yourself: Am I an actionable ally or am I performative? What real risks and actions are you taking to uplift and better support the Black community?
For many, Black History Month is a wonderful time dedicated to educate themselves and others on the hardships and accomplishments of Black people in the United States. This year and onward, we challenge you to spend time investing in Black futures. Remember that Black people exist outside of trauma; support the success of local Black owned business, hire Black visual artist-writers-workers. Put your allyship into action.
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Current news, Upcoming Events, & More! |
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Image sourced from League of Women Voters of Chicago
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Portland school, formerly known as “Wilson High School”, was originally named after the 28th of the US: President Woodrow Wilson- a racist and KKK affiliate. Student and staff led effort leads to Portland Public Schools effectively changing Wilson HS' name to Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School.
Ida B Wells was a Black civil rights activist, journalist, feminist and a founding member of the NAACP. Her voice surpassed boundaries as she led movements for racial and gender equality. Wells began an anti-lynching campaign in her home state of Mississippi. Death threats and backlash inspired her to continue her work in Chicago, IL. She continued her activist work there where she successfully led campaigns to desegregate public schools, organized the Alpha Suffrage Club, and established countless abolitionist work.
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For more information click here.
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Grant Info Sessions: Pre-Register! |
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SE Uplift is hosting two info sessions to review FAQs and help with the application process. The two sessions will cover the same material so we encourage you to attend one of the two. |
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RSVP to our Info Session #1: |
Monday, February 8th, 2021
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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RSVP to our Info Session #2: |
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
6:00PM - 8:00PM
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Sunnyside Winter Gear Drive
Photo courtesy of Sunnyside Neighborhood
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Thank you to all who donated to the Sunnyside Winter Gear Drive!
More than half of the donations where distributed. This was a great chance for the Community Safety & Livability Committee to build relationships with campers and get a better understanding of communal needs and best ways to offer support.
-Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
For more information click here.
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League of Women Voters "From Houseless to Housing" |
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The League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund will be hosting a Zoom panel discussion discussing how organizations throughout Portland are working to address houselessness.
A recording of the discussion will be available by February 12, 2021 and will be available here.
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Zone U New Online Parking Permit System |
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As of February 1st, 2021 The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be implementing a new online permit system in Zone U, which includes parts of the Buckman neighborhood. If you live or work in this area, you can apply or renew your permit online. Through the online systems people can “apply for permits, submit verification documents, say, and manage their permits… In the spring customers can choose to participate in an exchange program, where daily scratch offs can be traded in for virtual daily guest permits” (Zone U Press Release).
For more information visit:
Or contact:
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Map of the zone boundaries.
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Houselessness Action Committee (HAC) Update
Eaen Goss / SE Uplift
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- The Houselessness committee is reverting back to its roots and changing it’s name back to Houselessness Action Committee (HAC)
The next meeting will take place on February 22nd 5:30 pm.
Beyond that, meetings will continue to be held on the 4th Monday of each month for the foreseeable future.
The agenda for February 22nd will be focused on sanctioned camps that already exist in the city, and how to connect with folks who have worked to make those sanctioned camps possible.
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Local Black Owned Business To Support |
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*Please note this is a very brief list of online of SE based businesses |
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Restaurants / Food Services |
Sisters Ethiopian Restaurant
Sisters is family owned, and offers a wide variety of delicious Ethiopian meals.
They practice safety protocols and food can be accessed through Postmates delivery or pick up from the restaurant.
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Catfish Lane
"Doris and Johnnie brought their new cart - CATFISH LANE - to Cartlandia in Fall 2018, dedicated to making their dream come true of cooking food from scratch they they enjoyed eating from New Orleans…Southern style food and making Louisiana Gumbo on Saturday Stay tuned for other specials too such as shrimp and grits."
-Catfish Lane
Food Cart located in Cartlandia
8145 SE 82ND AVE.
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Plant Based Papi
Can you believe this is plant based?
All vegan / vegetarian deliciousness.
1412 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214
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The Baked Clay Studio
"Each pair of earrings is handmade by me [Kristin], and there are MANY meticulous steps involved. My aim is to celebrate you - your skin, your smile, your hair and your beautiful shape. My earrings are lightweight pieces of art, meant to effortlessly adorn you. You'll wear them all day!"
-The Baked Clay Studio
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Like Dat Apparel
"Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional products. Like Dat Apparel is prepared to give your company the boost it deserves."
-Like Dat Apparel
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The Asaa Boutique
" The Asaa Boutique is a small online boutique founded to bring the best Ghanaian made products to your home. Our founder works with artisans throughout Ghana to bring ethically sourced and affordable gifts and products straight to your home. "
Local delivery available!
-The Asaa Boutique
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Helen Rose Skincare
"This unique organic skincare line is designed to moisturize, heal and restore dry, damaged and irritated skin while at the same time addressing mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia."
-Helen Rose Skincare co.
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Glory Skincare
"For too long, melanin-rich skin has been an afterthought in our industry. We decided to do things differently by putting women of color at the center of everything we do. Our products are created with dermatologists who specialize in skin of color and psychiatrists who understand the deep connection between skin and mental health. The result is skincare that actually works for us, backed by experts we actually
trust."
-Glory Skincare
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Nebula Cannabis
"Nebula Cannabis is a locally owned, premium cannabis dispensary in Portland, OR. We strive to bring our customers the highest quality cannabis and accessories."
-Nebula Cannabis
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Radical Well Being Bodywork
"Licensed Massage Therapist. Movement Teacher. Medicinal Poet. Priestess of the New Paradigm."
-Radical Well Being Bodywork
In-person & online sessions available!
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SE Uplift
info@seuplift.org
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