A Summer of Black Joy
Every summer, Multnomah County REACH works with local organizations including I Am M.O.R.E., Play Grow Learn and others to host a series of gatherings celebrating Black and African culture, resilience and joy. This "creative place-making initiative" draws hundreds of participants every year for food, fun and community. Read more about these events here.)
Reclaiming Black Joy events offer a range of free activities including music, poetry readings, hair braiding and haircuts, information on community resources, face painting, photo booths, vaccinations and more. These events provide no-cost family-friendly fun at a variety of local parks and community hubs.
Learn more: 2022 Reclaiming Black Joy Report (6.02 MB)courtesy of Dr. S Renee Mitchell, I Am M.O.R.E.
2024 Reclaiming Black Joy Schedule
Please refer to this page for updates on Reclaiming Black Joy events.
June 19 | 12-4pm at Vance Park, 1400 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
July 27 | 12-4pm at Kʰunamokwst Park, 5200 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97218
August 30 | 12-4pm at Dawson Park,1 N Stanton St, Portland, OR 97227