Community and culture events in Portland this week

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Hoodline
Published on December 10, 2019

Looking to get out into the community this week?

There's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Portland this week. Read on for a rundown.

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Liberating Retail Spaces from Weight Stigma

From the event description:

This event aims to inspire attendees to create compassionate spaces that center justice and healing. During this 3 hour seminar we will explore how weight stigma shows up in retail/public spaces and what healing work we can do publicly to make retail spaces braver.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave.
Price: Free
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Simple X Mixer: Blazing the Trail to Success

From the event description:

Simple X Mixer highlights black leaders and entrepreneurs. The theme of the event is Blazing the Trail to Success, and both our panelists will share powerful stories that shaped them to be influential leaders. Tracy Mack-Askew of DTNA and Libra Forde of SEI, although in very different industries, share the drive and passion to lead.

When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Daimler Trucks North America: TEC, 4555 N. Channel Ave.
Price: Free
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Conversation Projects: Who are the Deserving Poor?

From the event description:

If you’ve grown up in the United States, chances are you’ve been conditioned to trust that your individual success is earned through hard work. But if this is the case, what do we make of the millions of Americans who struggle with poverty, hunger and job insecurity? Who is to blame for poverty? What qualities or conditions allow a person to be considered “deserving” of government and community support? What are our beliefs about poverty and who do we think should be eligible for support? This is the focus of “Who are the Deserving Poor?” a free conversation with Erica Tucker. This program is hosted by Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and sponsored by Oregon Humanities.

When: Friday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Cascadia Garlington Health Center, 3036 N.E. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.
Price: Free
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African/African-American Summit

From the event description:

The African/African-American Summit exists to close the relational divide and build a bridge to support the personal, educational and socio-economic empowerment of African and African-Americans.

When: Friday, Dec. 13, 7 a.m.–Saturday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.
Where: Portland Community College - Cascade Campus (MAHB Building), 705 N. Killingsworth St.
Price: Free
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