Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of the vision held by the West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community (WLAIC). This vision is one of a community where all people are welcome; all of our neighbors are safe from hate crimes, abuse or harassment; and no person or group is subjected to discrimination, […]
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Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon? A Hidden History
Oregon has a history not only of Black exclusion and discrimination but also of a vibrant Black culture that helped sustain many communities throughout the state — a history that is not taught in schools. Author and educator Walidah Imarisha leads participants through an interactive timeline of Black history in Oregon that speaks to the […]
Multi-City Equity Summit
Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, & Wilsonville The Multi-City Equity Summit reflects the strength and dedication of many people from our local communities. The inspiration for the summit was an acknowledgment that barriers exist which prevent some people from fully participating in the quality of life that our communities have to offer. Barriers to […]
Gail Greenman
School Board Candidate for Director Position 2 gailgreenman@yahoo.com Website Facebook Gail provided WLAIC with the following position statements: Issue 1: Please provide your views on the issue of teaching gender orientation and gender identity within the framework of West Linn-Wilsonville curriculum. Understanding, compassion and inclusion in our schools is absolutely necessary. In order to create […]
Chelsea King Martin
School Board Candidate for Director Position 2 chels_martin@yahoo.com Website Facebook Chelsea provided WLAIC with the following position statements: Issue 1: Please provide your views on the issue of teaching gender orientation and gender identity within the framework of West Linn-Wilsonville curriculum. When it was time for our school district to meet the Updated Health and […]
Jordan Ferris
School Board Candidate for Director Position 4 jordangrace31@gmail.com Website Facebook Jordan provided WLAIC with the following position statements: Issue 1: Please provide your views on the issue of teaching gender orientation and gender identity within the framework of West Linn-Wilsonville curriculum. As a nurse I am deeply committed to teaching about gender orientation and identity […]
Senator Rob Wagner, Working for Our Schools
by William House Senator Rob Wagner spoke to over 50 of his Lake Oswego and West Linn constituents on Wednesday, April 17th about two bills he is moving through the State Legislature. Senate Bill 664 will require school districts to provide instruction about the Holocaust and genocide, and Senate Bill 52 will legally require school […]
Good Citizen
The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community is pleased to present a staged reading of the play “Good Citizen” by George Taylor. This event is co-sponsored with the West Linn Lutheran Church. The project is supported in part by a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Program (managed by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance) and […]
Race and Adoption
The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community is pleased to partner with Oregon Humanities and the West Linn Public Library to bring a conversation to our community on Race and Adoption. Astrid Castro has traveled the country for more than twenty years leading and presenting groups, talks, and workshops on adoption and race. Astrid co-authored Adoption in […]
WLAIC highlights for 2018 through early 2019
The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community (WLAIC) has been busy in the last year! In addition to launching an excellent website and periodic newsletter, its committees have been active in the community, schools, and with the city government. Below are highlights from the group’s three committees. WLAIC School’s Committee: Offered financial and community support to West […]