Imagine Black stands firmly with the right of our communities to speak, assemble, and demand change without fear of armed retaliation. Public officials who suggest or normalize violence in response to protest cannot credibly serve a city that depends on civic participation and constitutional rights.
Read MoreWe will not be silent. We will not be patient. We will not compromise our demand for liberation.
Read MoreImagine Black Futures is a recipient of the Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Initiatives Grant Fund.
Read MoreThank you for requesting an endorsement from Imagine Black. Imagine Black is a 501(c)(4) political advocacy nonprofit to build Black political power to change policy and governmental systems in Oregon. Imagine Black will endorse and elect candidates for office who are unapologetically ready to win transformative change to provide real and immediate improvements in Black Oregonian lives.
Read MoreNikki Paxton knows the power of community. She still remembers the day her child came home from school and said they were the only Black child in their class. Paxton immediately thought “Oh no, you need people.”
Read MoreOur Deputy Director of Movement Building, Danita Harris, notes that “We don't believe in half-measures. And what's happening is when we say, yes, but, that but tends to get left behind. It doesn't get funded, it doesn't get prioritized, and we don't move the but forward.
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Read MoreMeet Our Deputy Director of Movement Building, Danita
Read MoreThank you for requesting an endorsement from Imagine Black. Imagine Black is a 501(c)(4) political advocacy nonprofit to build Black political power to change policy and governmental systems in Oregon. Imagine Black will endorse and elect candidates for office who are unapologetically ready to win transformative change to provide real and immediate improvements in Black Oregonian lives.
Read MoreImagine Black’s 2022 legislative priorities will be focused on advancing democracy, strengthening families, reimaging public safety, and economic justice.
Read MoreAfter a thorough endorsement process, Imagine Black is proud to announce our endorsement of labor organizer Lamar Wise for appointment to Senate District 15.
Read MoreThe Staff Accountant is responsible for performing the general accounting functions of both Imagine Black and Imagine Black Futures. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance & Operations, this is a new role that will support expenses & accounts payable, revenues & accounts receivable, and payroll and will work collaboratively with administrative staff to ensure that all accounts and records are maintained and monitored.
Read MoreImagine Black is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Director to lead our local (local governments, city bureaus, Tri-met and school districts), county/regional (Metro and county government) and state (legislative, governor, and some agencies) advocacy activities, primarily by building and maintaining alliances among key actors throughout the state of Oregon. The Policy and Advocacy Director is a key member of the Movement Building departmental leadership team.
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