1803 Fund

A Big Mac per person ain't big enough, y'all! Our CEO, Rukaiyah Adams, shares her thoughts on what "enough" looks like for our people.

A Big Mac per person ain't big enough, y'all! Our CEO, Rukaiyah Adams, shares her thoughts on what "enough" looks like for our people.

Our CEO, Rukaiyah Adams, reflects on wealth and its meaning for Black folks in America. What does the word “wealth” mean to y’all?

This is amazing and we have to share: Oregon Black Pioneers interactive exhibition, 'Hidden Landmarks of Albina's Black Community' is live.? This innovative online experience allows you to explore crucial sites where Civil Rights leaders lived, worked, and made history. It also highlights key locations for the Black press, business, medical, faith, and cultural hubs. This project brings our history to life! ????? #OregonBlackPioneers #BlackHistory #HiddenLandmarks https://lnkd.in/gks-N4fd

We want to thank our beloved community for joining us at at Alberta Abbey Foundation to celebrate the life of Oregon legend and pioneer, a Black man named York. During our event, Oregon Black Pioneers Executive Director Zachary Stocks took us on an expedition through American history with Lewis and Clark and the experiences of York, an unsung hero of the journey. We would like extend our deepest gratitude to our partners at Oregon Historical Society , City of Portland, and catering company Miss'ipi Chefs for helping us bring this vision to fruition and make this event a success. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, celebrate, and contribute to preserving the rich history that shapes our community. Let's continue to explore, appreciate, and honor the diverse narratives that make up the tapestry of our past! #BlackHistoryMonth #OregonHistory #Community

1803 Fund, in partnership with Oregon Historical Society and City of Portland, invites you to join us for an evening with community on Thursday, February 15 at Alberta Abbey Foundation to learn about the life and celebrate the legacy of an Oregon pioneer. Zachary Stocks, Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers , will present a detailed biography of York that reveals his experience during the Lewis and Clark expedition, his life before and after the expedition, and his place in national African American history. Doors open at 5pm, presentation begins at 5:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eqsJgsib #BlackHistoryMonth #OregonHistory #Community

Thank you to our artists for calling us into community during this holiday season at the Portland Art Museum. We are still in the early stages of getting 1803 Fund off the ground, but we couldn’t pass up this moment to honor and celebrate them. In Rukaiyah Adams' opening remarks, she shared the story of why we’re called 1803 Fund. That was the year that York was assigned to the Lewis and Clark expedition, an historic journey to what became Oregon territory. We imagine York’s vision of a new, free Black future. While this vision did not become his reality, it is now ours to realize. The display of two groundbreaking exhibits at the Portland Art Museum — Africa Fashion, curated by Dr Christine Checinska, and Black Artists of Oregon, curated by Intisar Abioto — was an auspicious moment to bring together our beloved community to inspire and embolden us as we build momentum toward our mission. (To see the full photo album, visit our website: www.https://https://lnkd.in/eMtjx3jv ) Special thanks to John Goodwin at the Portland Art Museum for hosting this amazing event, and to Shawnte Sims for the beautiful photography.? #BlackArt #BlackPortland #BlackExcellence #Community