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2010 ONBP
Fund-Raiser
"I Dream A World,
Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America"
Performed at the Historic Grand Theatre |
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production will feature additional women from the book.
Local women from Salem and Portland will give life and
character to unsung women who did much to effect
American history in a variety of fields. This
two-evening performance is by popular demand. |
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Friday Oct. 29th Performance
I Dream a World
Ticket Price: $25 ea |
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Saturday Oct. 30th Performance
I Dream a World
Ticket Price: $25 ea
(Tickets are $30 at the door) |
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DVD I Dream A World Part I
DVD Price: $25.95 ea
(includes shipping & handling |
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Did you know
that 1788 was the earliest
recorded instance of a Black person setting foot on Oregon
soil? His name was Marcus Lopez, a native of Cape Verde, who
served as a cabin boy aboard the frigate,
Lady Washington. |
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Our Mission and
Purpose |
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To recognize and commemorate the contributions of
pioneering African-Americans in the historical
development of Oregon and Washington, and to educate
Oregonians about the history of African-Americans in the
Northwest.
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 “Discovering
and documenting the history of the Oregon African Americans (pre and
post statehood), which was basically lost, is now being uncovered by
the ‘Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers’ board and advisors. With vigor
and purpose the board has put permanence to that goal with the
current major project being an Oregon African American museum in
Salem to visually tell the story. Your support in providing
information, artifacts, and financial contributions would be
appreciated."
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Victor
Atiyeh (Oregon Governor 1979-1987) |
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Membership |
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As a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization registered with the State
of Oregon,
we are a board of volunteers dedicated to researching
and documenting the history of African-Americans in
Oregon.
Public support
of our cause can be made through financial
contributions, as well as providing research and
development expertise, historical knowledge,
documentations and artifacts.
If you are
interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please
click to print out the volunteer form. Contact us to
further discuss your skills and the needs of the
organization. |
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Programs Research Development |
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Our focus
is developing the historical contributions of
African-Americans in Oregon and the Northwest which is
researched and documented. We have been developing an
Oregon Black History Guide Book along with Study Guides
for teachers. |
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Celebration
Events |
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We sponsor
two annual events commemorating and celebrating the
contributions of African-Americans to the growth and
development of Oregon. In October, we host our
annual fundraising event. Funds are used to support our
programs. We sponsor a program/lecture in February
which highlights the contributions of African-Americans,
and we honor our "Pillars of Leadership Award"
recipient's.
Board Members |
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| We are thankful to Pioneer Trust Bank
Foundation for generously funding the development
of this website. |
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| The mission of Oregon African American
Museum (OAAM) is to educate the public about
African American history in Oregon by
collecting, preserving, interpreting and
exhibiting material evidence of the African
American experience. |
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors,
contributors and supporters for 2009
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2009 Event Sponsors
Pioneer Trust Bank
Willamette University
2009 Grantors
Black United Fund of Oregon
Pioneer Trust Charitable Trust Foundation
Pioneer Trust Foundation
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
Contributors
Sheryl Stohs
William Jenkins, Sr.
Jack CaynonRecognition and Awards
2009 David Duniway Award for Historic Preservation
from the
Marion County Historical Society
Memberships
Marion County Historical Society
Oregon Cultural Trust
Oregon Historical Society
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I Dream A World:
Portraits of Black
Women Who Changed America
GraCetta Thompson
Jean Moule
Joy Howard
Marie Blevins
Marsha Moyer
Marilyn Williams
MaryBeth Harper
Renee Gardner
Rob MimmsIn-Kind Contributions
Affordable Framing
Allied Video
David & Coralie Rhoten
Erich McVey Photography
Fine Print Photography
Gwen Carr
Historic Grand Theatre
Josh Smith
LadyWebPro, Barbara Castleman
Lyn Ashcroft
Marie Blevins
Meadowlark Publishing Services
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Pioneer Trust Bank
Reprographics Department- Salem-Keizer School District
Willie Richardson |
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503-540-4063 |
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Option 1
Use YOUR credit
card
through web-secure
PayPal |
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Option 2 |
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Print out a form &
mail
your donation |
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We would also treasure any donation of
artifacts or relics with a particular connection to Oregon
Black pioneers and Oregon History. Perhaps your family has
handed down special relics or items that would be perfect to
display in the Oregon African American Museum.
Photographs, historical documents as well as other tangible
items from the last 150 years that are relevant to Oregon are
all to be considered a valuable part of the OAAM collection.
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