KLCC Community Conversation

Virtual Public Forum: Racism in Oregon Schools

By • Sep 24, 2020
Lauren Ibanez

 

KLCC has rescheduled its virtual forum on racism in Oregon schools, which will be held Thursday, October 1 from 6-7:30pm. 

Community members will be able to listen and ask questions about school racism. 

KLCC Public Forum on School Racism Postponed

By • Sep 10, 2020
Denise Silfee

Due to the continuing wildfires, KLCC's Public Forum on Racism in Oregon Schools has been postponed until further notice.

Learning from the 10%: The Need for Teachers of Color in Oregon

By • Sep 8, 2020
Denise Silfee

 

Studies show that students of color—as well as white students—benefit from having instructors of color. Diversity among Oregon teachers has  increased over the decades, but there’s still a need for ethnically diverse faculty.

Community Conversation: Racism in Oregon Schools

By • Sep 3, 2020
Lauren Ibanez

 

With the Black Lives Matter movement causing people to reevaluate systemic racism, KLCC has created a series that examines the successes and failures of Oregon schools with regards to race, and what schools can do to be more inclusive.

Community Conversation: Racism, Hate, Oregon's History and the Media

By • Oct 4, 2019
Rachael McDonald

KLCC's Community Conversation aired live October 4 with a lineup of expert panelists on race, mental health, news and the media. Speakers answered questions about the KKK's presence in Oregon, growing political and racial divisions, the upcoming presidential election, and more.