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February Is Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to honor the legacy of African Americans throughout U.S. History and within our communities. This month-long observance is a time to celebrate, reflect and understand Black history beyond the commonly told stories. Thank you everyone who joined our Black History Month celebration by supporting the black community, local black-owned businesses and the many educators, entrepreneurs, activists, and leaders in our thriving community that we passed the mic this year.

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Want to see what we’re up to outside of this month? Visit www.trailblazers.com/foundationto learn more

Local Eateries

Staff from our Trail Blazers Black Employee Network Business Resource group recommended some of their favorite Black-owned eateries around Portland. Check them out!

Black History Month in Rip City
Rip City Black History Month Logo

This Rip City logo uses colors from the Pan-African flag, which often represents freedom for Black Americans. Each color in the flag and within the logo has meaning. The red represents the blood that unites all. The black reflects the melanin skin and the strength of the community. The green symbolizes the desire to belong to the African continent, budding with promise and development.

Rip City Kente Logo

To those displaced from Africa, Kente cloth represents a celebration of ancestral roots and overcoming hardship. The colors, patterns, and shapes woven together represent stories of identity and family. African-American students wear Kente stoles at graduation ceremonies as a sign of successful matriculation through higher education. The kente cloth patterned Rip City logo pays homage to the sacrifices of ancestors and asserts hope and confidence in the future.

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