Black Unity

Black Unity Group Leads March for Member Hit by Car

By • Jul 3, 2020
Nathan Bouquet

Last night, Black Unity held a march to demand justice for member Isiah Wagoner, who was hit by a car last Sunday during a children's march. Wagoner, known for his community involvement and activism in the Black Lives Matter movement, is recovering at home after being released from the hospital. 

As Investigation Continues, Isiah Wagoner Recovers From Hit-And-Run Incident

By • Jul 3, 2020
Brian Bull / KLCC

A Black Unity activist suspects “pure anger” was behind a driver’s motive for striking him with his vehicle at a children’s march last month.

Northwest Passage: Continuing Coverage of BLM Movement in Eugene and Springfield

By • Jul 3, 2020
Elizabeth Gabriel (Top & Bottom Left Photos & Top Right Photo)/ Melorie Begay Bottom Right Photo)

On this episode of the Northwest Passage podcast, tensions between police and protesters in Springfield flair, a hit-and-run during a peaceful children's march leads to increased friction between protesters and the Eugene Police Department, meanwhile EPD says they have plans for reform.

EPD Says It’s Close To Wrapping Up Hit-and-Run Investigation

By • Jul 2, 2020
Elizabeth Gabriel

A Eugene Police investigation of a hit and run that injured a prominent Black Lives Matter activist last Sunday is almost complete.

EPD Says Investigation On Hit & Run Of Black Unity Leader Is Priority

By • Jun 29, 2020
Melorie Begay

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner says his department is investigating a collision between a car and a Black Unity protester Sunday. 

Black Unity Activist Hit By Vehicle During A Children’s Protest

By • Jun 28, 2020
Melorie Begay/KLCC

A Black Unity activist, Isiah Wagoner, was hit by a driver with a vehicle on Sunday during a children’s protest in Eugene. He was taken by medics and treated for non-life threatening injuries at a nearby hospital. The Eugene Police Department says they've detained the suspect involved in the incident.

 

Black Unity Marched To Defund Eugene Police

By • Jun 25, 2020
Aubrey Bulkeley

Black Unity protesters marched in Eugene Wednesday night in what the group calls an education protest. Approximately 150 people marched through the Whiteaker neighborhood.


 

Juneteenth Events In Eugene To Share Joy This Weekend

By • Jun 18, 2020
Black Unity

Eugene hasn’t had a large-scale Juneteenth celebration in decades, but this weekend there are two. 

Eugene March Shuts Down Parts of I-105

By • Jun 10, 2020
screenshot of Twitter Post from Tatiana Parafiniuk-Telesnick

For a 12th consecutive day, protests continued in Eugene Tuesday.