Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon
How are Black historic sites being preserved in Oregon?
How can storytelling and digital media support historic preservation?
How can the public get involved?
Join us for the Albina Preservation Initiative's symposium, "Expanding the Black Preservation Movement in Oregon," to hear how local individuals and organizations are tackling these questions.
Our keynote speaker is Brent Leggs, executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Project Partners
This symposium is made possible by Restore Oregon, generous grants from the statewide Partners of the Oregon Cultural Trust, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Architectural Heritage Center, and the Mellon Foundation (Just Futures Initiative) for the Pacific Northwest Just Futures Institute for Racial and Climate Justice, University of Oregon.
Keynote Speaker - Brent Leggs
Brent Leggs is the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president of the National Trust. Envisioned as a social movement for justice, equity, and reconciliation, the Action Fund is promoting the role of cultural preservation in telling the nation’s full history, while also empowering activists, entrepreneurs, artists, and civic leaders to advocate on behalf of African American historic places.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:30 am, Doors Open, Registration, & Networking
Arrive early to enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast bites. Get to know fellow attendees and share your valuable input by participating in an interactive exhibit. Your contribution is significant!
9:30 - 10:30 am, Welcome and Keynote
Welcome: Zachary Stocks, Oregon Black Pioneers; Kim Moreland, Moreland, Resource Consulting; Nicole Possert, Restore Oregon; and Denyse McGriff, Oregon Advisor to the National Trust & Mayor, Oregon City.
Keynote address: Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Senior Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
10:45 - 11:30 am, Panel Session #1 – Storytelling as a Tool of Preservation
Moderator: Darion Jones, Assistant Director, City of Portland Office of Arts & Culture
Panelist: Zachary Stocks, Executive Director, Oregon Black Pioneers
Panelist: Kayin Davis, memory activist
Panelist: JT Flowers, Director of Government Affairs and Communications, Albina Vision Trust
11:30 - 12:00 pm, Panel Session #2 – The National Register of Historic Places and YOU
Moderator: Chrissy Curran, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Panelist: Kim Moreland, Moreland Resource Consulting
Panelist: Lou McLemore, Exalted Ruler, Billy Webb Elks Lodge
Panelist: Brandon Spencer-Hartle, Senior City Planner & Historic Resources Manager, Portland
12:15- 1:10 pm, Panel Session #3 – Community-Driven Preservation Work
Moderator: Kim Moreland, owner, Moreland Resource Consulting
Panelist: Intisar Abioto, Artist and storyteller
Panelist: Gwen Trice, Founder and Executive Director, Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center
Panelist: Michael Chappie Grice, Historian & founder of the World Art Foundation, Urban Wings
1:10 - 1:30 pm, Community Share Out, Next Steps, & Networking
Brent Leggs: Seeing History, Seeing Potential
Brent Leggs explains this history and care around preserving and restoring African American historic places.
Sponsors
Symposium Friends / In-Kind Supporters
