In Celebration: Avel Gordly

The Spreading Black Joy campaign's "Remember Me, Remember Us, Remember Albina" project honored a series of Black community elders with a creative, video-based conversation that engenders hope, joy, healing and belonging within Portland’s Black community. The historic Albina community has been wounded by generations of displacement and racial trauma. At one time, this neighborhood was THE cultural hub of Portland's Black community. It was the center of Black business, jazz clubs, houses of faith, and cultural arts.
But with this campaign, we are focusing on what remains - in spite of: Our love for ourselves, each other and the fact that our hearts that still beat strong for Albina. We celebrate our history. We remember our history. We honor our elders!
Find out more information at www.SpreadingBlackJoy.com
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