The West Linn Alliance
Working for Equity – Celebrating Diversity – Promoting Inclusion
We are neighbors working together with local government, schools, organizations, and businesses to make West Linn a safe and welcoming community for all.
The West Linn Alliance recognizes that we continue to see hate-related incidents in West Linn. We know these incidents are not representative of our community as a whole, and we urge West Linn residents to stand against such actions and promote an environment where all people are welcome in our community. We believe everyone who decides to live or work in our community should be able to do so without being subjected to acts of bias, prejudice, or hate.
News – WLWV Policy Addressing Racism
School Policy to Stop Racism and Bigotry
Prejudice and bigoted behavior have long been issues in some of our WLWV schools. The district has diligently sought to educate students about equity to address bullying and harassment, but until now, they have resisted establishing formal policies to address the issue….. Read More »
Opinion – Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights for All Oregonians
Oregon is fortunate to have strong legal protections for women’s rights, but despite our laws, the rights of Oregonian women are still at risk…. Read More »
Event – Marys Woods MLK Celebration – Saturday January 18
Marys Woods Annual MLK Celebration
GUEST SPEAKER GEORGE HOCKER, JR.
BREAKING BARRIERS
The CIA’s First Black American Spymaster
The Marys Woods Annual Martin Luther King Celebration will be held on January 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Names. The guest Speaker will be George E. Hocker, Jr., a retired 34 year decorated Senior Intelligence Service Spymaster from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). George served 15 years in Africa, South America and the South Pacific. George is the first Black American to serve as a Special Assistant to two CIA Directors, appointed by President Jimmy Carter and President Ronald Reagan.
Event – Clackamas Equity Meeting – Tuesday January 28
Belonging in Clackamas County
Join the Clackamas County Equity Coalition on January 28, 2025 for a workshop focused on the recently release social justice report: Cultivating Belonging in Clackamas County. The report, published by the Coalition of Communities of Color, examines the needs, truths, and desires of communities of color in Clackamas county and issues calls to action to promote equity for all those who choose to live and work in our county.
The workshop will be held at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and it will provide an opportunity to gain insight into the report from some of the authors and researchers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions on how to implement the report’s calls to action.
