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SUMMARY:Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 in Albany
DESCRIPTION:Nov07Sat\n\nLinn Benton NAACP Presents\nCommunity… Showing Up! \n5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Willamette Conference Center\, Linn County Expo Center\, Albany. \nGet Tickets\n\n\nThe Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 takes place Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, from 5 to 9 PM at the Willamette Conference Center inside the Linn County Expo Center in Albany\, Oregon. Themed Community… Showing Up!\, the evening brings a buffet dinner\, a keynote from Salem City Councilor Dr. Irvin M. Brown\, awards\, prize drawings\, live music and dancing. It is also the branch’s most important fundraiser of the year\, and every ticket helps pay for its justice work in the mid-Willamette Valley. \n\nDateSat\, Nov 7\, 2026Open to the public\nTime5:00 PM to 9:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereLinn County Expo Center3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\nCostTicketedOn sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com\n\nA Night That Funds the Work\nFreedom Fund events are a long NAACP tradition. Branches across the country hold them each year to raise the money that keeps local advocacy going\, from voter education and legal redress to youth programs and housing work. For Linn Benton NAACP\, which serves Linn and Benton counties including Albany and Corvallis\, this celebration pays for a year of showing up in schools\, at city council meetings and alongside families who need an advocate. \nThe theme\, Community… Showing Up!\, is a thank you to everyone who came out for that work this year\, and an ask to keep coming. \nReserve Your Seat \nTickets for the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026 are on sale now. \nBuy Tickets\nKeynote and Emcee\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor\, gives the keynote. On the council he is known for building trust through active listening\, good governance and steady community engagement. Briae Lewis\, Ward 2 City Councilor in Corvallis\, serves as emcee for the evening. \nWhat to Expect at the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nBuffet dinnerA full dinner buffet\, with a no-host bar.\nKeynote addressDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor.\nAward presentationThe branch honors people who showed up for the community this year.\nPrize drawingsEvery guest is entered for the grand prize weekend at the coast. Extra tickets can be bought for gifts donated by local businesses.\nLive musicSoul from the PDX Soul Collective\, then DJ Dokkaebi closes the night with dancing.\n\nThank You to the Sponsors\nThis year’s celebration is supported by First Alternative Co-op\, Oregon State University Office of Institutional Diversity\, Baldwin General Contracting\, Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance\, Renaissance Roofing\, Hilltop Vineyards\, GBC Construction\, Willamette Valley Jaguars Professional Basketball\, Corvallis Public Schools Foundation\, Vivacity Spirits\, Heresco Chiropractic and G. Christianson Construction. \nAccommodations \nFor any accommodation you need to attend\, contact Freedom Fund Celebration Chair Brianna Beene at bbeene.volunteer@gmail.com. \n\n\nSame night in Spokane: NAACP Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center.\nSee the Gala\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026\n\nWhen and where is it?\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 5 to 9 PM\, at the Willamette Conference Center in the Linn County Expo Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, Oregon. \n\n\nHow do I buy tickets?\nTickets are on sale at LinnBentonNAACP.com. \n\n\nWho is the keynote speaker?\nDr. Irvin M. Brown\, Salem City Councilor. Corvallis City Councilor Briae Lewis is the emcee. \n\n\nIs it open to non-members?\nYes. The celebration is open to the public. \n\n\nWhere does the money go?\nIt supports the justice work of Linn Benton NAACP for the year ahead. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nLinn Benton NAACP\nNAACP National\nACLU of Oregon\nEqual Justice Initiative\n\nHosted by Linn Benton NAACP and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/linn-benton-freedom-fund-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Linn County Expo Center\, Willamette Conference Center\, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E\, Albany\, OR\, 97322\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026 on Legal Redress
DESCRIPTION:Oct21Wed\n\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 Presents\nOfficer Election and Legal Redress. \n6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Clear Lake Community Center in Eugene\, or join online. Open to everyone. \nJoin Online\n\n\nThe Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026 for October takes place Wednesday\, October 21\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive in Eugene\, with an online option for anyone who cannot attend in person. This month the meeting is open to the whole community. The agenda covers the branch’s upcoming officer election and a legal redress presentation from Sybil Hebb of the Oregon Law Center. \n\nDateWed\, Oct 21\, 2026Open to all\nTime6:00 PM to 7:30 PMPacific Time\nWhereClear Lake Community Center4646 Barger Dr\, Eugene\, OR\nCostFreeIn person or online\n\nLegal Redress and the Role of Legal Aid in Oregon\nLegal redress is one of the oldest jobs the NAACP does. When someone faces discrimination at work\, in housing\, in school or with police\, the branch’s legal redress committee helps them understand their options and connects them to the people who can act. That work depends on a strong network of legal aid\, because most families facing a legal problem cannot afford a private attorney. \nGuest speaker Sybil Hebb is Director of Legislative Advocacy at the Oregon Law Center in Portland\, the statewide nonprofit that provides free civil legal help to low-income Oregonians. She will explain how legal redress works\, what legal aid services can and cannot do\, and how community members can get help or push for stronger protections in Salem. Anyone who has wondered where to turn when they are treated unfairly will leave with practical answers. \nJoin Us on October 21 \nFree and open to everyone. Come to Clear Lake Community Center or join the meeting online. \nJoin Online\nBranch Event Page\nMeet the Candidates for Branch Office\nThe NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 holds its officer election on November 19\, and this meeting is where members first hear from the people running. At the Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026\, candidates for branch office will introduce themselves and share why they want to serve. The meeting is open to everyone\, but only current members will receive a ballot to vote for officers in November\, so this is also a good moment to join or renew a membership. \nWhat to Expect at the Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026\n\nOfficer candidate introductionsHear from the members running for branch office ahead of the November 19 election.\nLegal redress presentationSybil Hebb of the Oregon Law Center on legal redress and legal aid for low-income Oregonians.\nBallot updateWhat to know about the November 3 general election and returning your ballot on time.\nCommunity announcementsUpcoming NAACP and partner events in Lane County.\nQuestions and conversationTime to ask questions and share what is happening in your neighborhood.\n\nYour November 3 Ballot\nMail your ballot by October 27 \nOregon ballots went out October 14. If yours has not arrived by October 21\, contact your county clerk. After October 27\, use an official drop box or ask the post office for a manual postmark. Ballots must be in a drop box or postmarked by 8:00 PM on November 3. \n\nThe branch is sharing this guidance from Common Cause Oregon and the Oregon Secretary of State. You can find your nearest ballot drop box at oregonvotes.gov. The Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026 is a good place to bring any questions about voting\, and branch volunteers can point you toward the right resources. \nAbout the NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 serves Lane County from its office at the Clear Lake Community Center. Its monthly general meetings\, held on third Wednesdays\, feature guest speakers and community conversations on healthcare\, education\, voting rights and racial justice. The branch also runs a weekly BIPOC Food Pantry that serves about 80 families\, youth programs\, open gym nights and a monthly BIPOC dinner. NAACP AOWSAC shares this meeting so Oregonians across the region can take part. Find more events across Alaska\, Oregon and Washington on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar. \n\nAlso in Oregon: Linn Benton Freedom Fund Celebration 2026November 7 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany.\nSee the Celebration\n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Eugene Springfield NAACP General Meeting 2026\n\nWhen and where is the meeting?\nWednesday\, October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive\, Eugene\, OR 97402. You can also join online. \n\n\nDo I need to be a member to attend?\nNo. The October meeting is open to everyone. Only current members will receive a ballot for the November 19 officer election. \n\n\nWho is the guest speaker?\nSybil Hebb\, Director of Legislative Advocacy at the Oregon Law Center in Portland\, speaking on legal redress and legal aid for low-income Oregonians. \n\n\nHow do I join online?\nUse the Join Online button on this page\, which opens the branch’s Google Meet link. \n\n\nHow can I get involved with the branch?\nBecome a member\, volunteer at the BIPOC Food Pantry on Wednesday mornings\, or call the branch office at 541-484-1119. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nOregon Law Center\nOregon Law Help\nOregon Ballot Drop Box Locator\nNAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119\n\nHosted by NAACP Eugene-Springfield Branch 1119 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/eugene-springfield-naacp-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Community Center\, 4646 Barger Drive\, Eugene\, OR\, 97402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,NAACP,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:Spokane Candidate Forum 2026 with Prosecutor and Congressional Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Oct14Wed\n\nNAACP Spokane Presents\nHear the candidates. Then make your choice. \n6:00 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch\, moderated by Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News. \nRegister Now\n\n\nThe Spokane Candidate Forum 2026 takes place on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, at 6 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch\, hosted by NAACP Spokane. This second forum of the season features candidates for Spokane County Prosecutor and for Congress\, with KREM 2 News anchor Brandon Jones moderating. The NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska\, Oregon and Washington is proud to share this event with voters across Eastern Washington. \n\nDateWed\, Oct 14\, 2026Arrive early to be seated\nTime6:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereSpokane Central Library906 W. Main Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99201\nCostFreeRegistration requested\n\nWhy This Forum Matters\nLocal prosecutors decide who is charged\, what sentences are sought and how the justice system treats Black and brown residents. Congressional representatives shape federal civil rights enforcement\, voting protections and funding for Eastern Washington communities. Hearing from these candidates directly\, with equal time for each\, lets voters decide for themselves before ballots are due. \nNAACP Spokane is a nonpartisan organization. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate\, and every candidate receives the same time and opportunity to speak. That commitment protects the integrity of the forum and the nonprofit status of the branch\, and it keeps the focus on the candidates’ own answers. \nReserve Your Seat \nRegister with NAACP Spokane so you are seated on time for the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026. \nRegister With NAACP Spokane\nWhat to Expect at the Spokane Candidate Forum\n\nA moderated conversationSpokane County Prosecutor and Congressional candidates answer questions with Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News.\nEqual time for everyoneEvery candidate gets the same opportunity to speak\, and the clock pauses if disruptions occur.\nScreening at the doorExpect a bag check and metal detector screening\, so plan to arrive early.\nYour voice on a cardComment cards are at the check-in table. NAACP Spokane will deliver your written feedback to the candidates afterward.\nPeacekeepers on sitePeace and Justice Action League of Spokane volunteers in bright vests can answer questions as you arrive.\nA fair\, quiet roomThe forum does not take audience questions\, so every answer can be heard in full.\n\nAudience Guidelines\nTo keep the forum fair\, attendees are asked not to campaign\, lobby or protest inside the event. That includes wearing clothing or accessories that endorse a candidate. Please keep quiet during answers so every candidate can be heard. If talking\, heckling or shouting disrupts a candidate\, the moderator will stop the forum and pause the clock so that candidates get the same opportunity to speak. \nSafety and police presence \nBecause a sitting member of Congress will attend\, members of the Spokane Police Department will be in the area. Anyone with concerns about safety or police presence should approach a Peacekeeper during the event. \n\nPlan Your Visit\nDo not park in the library lot \nThe lot will close during the event and vehicles can be locked in. Use nearby downtown Spokane parking or transit instead. \n\nThe Central Library is in the heart of downtown at 906 W. Main Ave. Allow extra time for screening at the door so you are seated before the forum begins at 6 PM. \n\nNext up: Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7. Early bird tickets are available through October 15\, and the gala regularly sells out.\nSee the Gala\nPrepare to Vote\nA forum is most useful when you are ready to vote. Check your registration\, find your ballot and learn what is on it at the Washington State voter portal. Nonpartisan guides such as Vote411 let you compare candidates on the issues. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026\n\nWhen and where is the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026?\nIt is Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, at 6 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch\, 906 W. Main Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99201. \n\n\nWho will be speaking?\nCandidates for Spokane County Prosecutor and for Congress\, moderated by Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News. \n\n\nIs the forum free?\nYes. Registration through NAACP Spokane is requested so seating can be planned. \n\n\nCan I ask the candidates a question?\nThe forum does not take audience questions. Comment cards are available at check-in\, and NAACP Spokane will deliver your feedback to the candidates. \n\n\nDoes the NAACP endorse a candidate?\nNo. NAACP Spokane is nonpartisan and gives every candidate equal time and opportunity to speak. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137\nNAACP National\nEqual Justice Initiative: prosecutorial accountability\nVote411 voter guide\n\nHosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/spokane-candidate-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Spokane Central Library\, 906 W. Main\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Political,Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:2026 LGBTQ Policy Agenda Think Tank Sessions
DESCRIPTION:📅 Dates: Sunday\, December 21 & Sunday\, December 28\, 2025\n    ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST\n    📍 Location: Address provided upon RSVP\n   \n\n \n\n\n    The NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference (AOWSAC) is proud to announce a powerful collaboration with the Black Prisoners Caucus and SURGE (Surge for Justice).\n   \n\n    As we approach the upcoming legislative session\, it is imperative that we mobilize to shape the 2025–2027 LGBTQ Policy Agenda. This series of Think Tank Sessions is designed to center the lived experiences of our communities.\n   \n\n    Together\, we will examine the power dynamics of politics and co-develop legislative priorities that authentically reflect the needs of Black and Queer communities.\n   \n   \n\n\n      Facilitators:\n      Political Analyst NiRae Petty and NAACP LGBTQ Chair Deaunte Damper\n     \n \n\n    This is a critical moment to unite\, strategize\, and drive meaningful policy change. Your voice matters.\n   \n\n \n\n\n    Event at a Glance\n  \n\nWhat: 2026 LGBTQ Policy Agenda Think Tank Sessions\nWhen: December 21 & December 28\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST\nWho: Facilitated by NiRae Petty & Deaunte Damper\nWhy: To co-develop legislative priorities and finalize the 2026 Policy Agenda\nAccess: RSVP required to receive location details\n\n   \n\n    \n      RSVP Here
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/2026-lgbtq-policy-agenda-think-tank-united-for-legislative-power-2/
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SUMMARY:2026 LGBTQ Policy Agenda Think Tank Sessions
DESCRIPTION:📅 DATES: Sunday\, December 21 & Sunday\, December 28\, 2025\n⏰ TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST\n📍 LOCATION: Address provided upon RSVP \n\n\nThe NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State-Area Conference (AOWSAC) is proud to announce a powerful collaboration with the Black Prisoners Caucus and SURGE (Surge for Justice). \nAs we approach the upcoming legislative session\, it is imperative that we mobilize to shape the 2025–2027 LGBTQ Policy Agenda. This series of “Think Tank Sessions” is designed to center the lived experiences of our communities. We are coming together across our intersections to understand the power dynamics of politics and to co-develop legislative priorities that truly reflect the needs of Black and Queer communities. \n\nFACILITATORS:\nThe sessions will be guided by Political Analyst NiRae Petty and NAACP LGBTQ Chair Deaunte Damper. \n\nThis is the time to unite\, strategize\, and create meaningful policy change. Make your voice count. \n\n\nEvent at a Glance\n\nWhat: 2026 LGBTQ Policy Agenda Think Tank Sessions\nWhen: Dec 21 & Dec 28\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWho: Facilitated by NiRae Petty & Deaunte Damper\nWhy: To co-develop legislative priorities and finalize the 2026 Policy Agenda.\nAccess: RSVP is required to receive location details.\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/2026-lgbtq-policy-agenda-think-tank-united-for-legislative-power/
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SUMMARY:Louder Than Hate: Trans & Queer Joy as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Saturday\, August 30\, 2025\n🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n📍 Location: Washington Hall\, 153 14th Ave\, Seattle\, WA \n\nThe NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference (AOWSAC) stands proudly with the Lavender Rights Project\, community leaders\, and our Black\, Trans\, and Queer family in support of Louder Than Hate: Trans & Queer Joy as Resistance. \nThis powerful gathering is a celebration of resilience and solidarity\, affirming that joy itself is an act of defiance against hate. Through music\, art\, and community\, we will lift up queer and trans lives\, especially Black trans women and femmes\, who continue to face disproportionate violence and discrimination. Together\, we honor their leadership and courage while demanding a future grounded in justice and liberation. \n\nIn Solidarity\n“The NAACP has a long legacy of fighting for freedom\, justice\, and dignity in the face of hate. Today\, that fight must also center queer and trans lives.” – Deaunte Damper\, LGBTQ Chair\, NAACP AOWSAC \n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nMusic\, Art & Voices of Resistance: Performances and storytelling that uplift trans and queer joy\nCommunity Celebration: A call to action rooted in healing\, resilience\, and solidarity\nPowerful Partnerships: Lavender Rights Project\, NAACP AOWSAC\, and community allies\n\n\n\nWhy It Matters\nEvents like Louder Than Hate remind us that liberation is collective. Hate has no place in Seattle\, in Washington\, or anywhere. Together\, we rise for justice\, safety\, dignity\, and joy.
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/louder-than-hate-trans-queer-joy-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Washing Hall\, 153 14th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Race & Justice
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SUMMARY:Belonging and Being Othered: Representation\, Liberation\, Power and the Struggle for Justice
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025\n🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM\n📍 Location: Bridgeview Resource Center\, 505 Omaha Way\, Vancouver\, WA 98661\n🍽️ Dinner: A hot meal will be served \n\nBelonging and Being Othered: Representation\, Liberation\, Power\, and the Struggle for Justice\nTogether\, we will wrestle with the question: “Who gets to belong in America\, and who is kept at the margins?” \nThis panel will explore the deep tensions between belonging and othering in American life. We’ll look at how representation\, systemic power\, and racial justice shape who is seen\, valued\, and free. The conversation will confront hard truths about exclusion and oppression while envisioning a future grounded in liberation\, equity\, and collective healing. \nPanelists\n\nVanessa Neal – VP Diversity Equity Inclusion\, Clark College\nVanessa Gaston – Director\, Community Services\, Clark County\nSiobhana McEwen – Executive Director\, SWEC\nPaul Speer – Retired VP of Development\, Hewlett-Packard\nRev. Michael Jones Jr. – VP & Chair\, Legal Redress and Civil Rights\, NAACP\nFrank So – Executive Director\, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\n\n\nAttend In Person or Virtually\nCan’t make it to Vancouver? Join us via livestream and be part of the conversation from wherever you are. \nJoin the Livestream Here \n\n\nEvent at a Glance\n\n6:00 PM: Doors open and dinner served\n6:30 PM: Program begins with panel discussion and community dialogue\n8:30 PM: Closing remarks\n\n\n\nBe Part of the Movement\nTogether\, we will imagine bold possibilities for transformation and collective healing.
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