Multnomah County Managers of Color Employee Resource Group unveils Black History Month-themed video series

In honor of Black History Month, the Multnomah County Managers of Color Employee Resource Group created a video series honoring Black activists, leaders, and thinkers who have helped shape the history of the United States and indeed, the world.

Though this video series was conceived with Multnomah County Employees in mind, members of the public will also gain additional insight into the contributions Black people have made to our society at large by watching this series.

These three-minute vignettes feature Black luminaries including Desmond Tutu, bell hooks, Fred Hampton, and Alicia Garza and are introduced by members of Multnomah County’s various employee resource groups including Multnomah County Managers of Color, Multnomah County Employees of Color, and the Women of Color Leadership Forum.

We invite you to watch and enjoy.


Watch Department of County Human Services Equity and Inclusion Manager Dr. Carlos Jermaine Richard introduce the Black History Month Video Series

Watch Michael Marks of the Department of County Human Services and the Employees of Color Employee Resource Group discuss the life and achievements of Desmond Tutu.

Watch Leslie Esinga of the Health Department discuss Fred Hampton, the activist highlighted in this week's Black History Month Video Series

Watch Tamara Lash, Equity and Inclusion Analyst with the Department of County Assets, discuss the influential work of activist Alicia Garza

Watch Alexis Alberti, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities division director and Multnomah County Managers of Color member discuss the life and work of author and public intellectual and academic bell hooks