In 2018, Portland Black community members came together to develop an Afro-Ecology framework.

The term Afro-Ecology has two parts:

1) The first, "Afro" represents the diasporic cultures that stem from the continent of Africa and are currently living in the United States.

2) The second, "Ecology" is the study, or the process of knowing “eco” or home.

This walking series will highlight important aspects of what became the Afro-Ecology Framework, including community, spirituality, and justice.

As we walk through Portland together, we will dive into where we have come from, who we are now, and who we will become. By acknowledging the past, present and future in this series, we will explore Portland’s rich Black history at educational locations with visioning activities that empower us to create our future.

Our first event will start off at Third Eye Books, where you will have the opportunity to be gifted a book of your choice before walking as a group through SE Portland and ending up at the Multnomah County Library (Belmont Location), one of the few free spaces to exist in our society. This series will include thoughtful walking guides, stories of Black History that is not found in school books, a water ceremony, and more! Sign up for one or sign up for all - we can't wait to see you!

NEXT WALK: Access to Green Space at Black Futures Farm

Lunch will be provided and transportation costs will be covered as needed!

Register and stay tuned for an email for day-of logistics!