Our hearts are heavy
Resources on racial trauma for adults and children
June 3, 2020 - As we deal with the disparate impact the pandemic is having on communities of color, our hearts are breaking with the stories and images of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many others who have died in the hands ...
COVID-19 Discrimination
Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Affirm Importance Of Protecting Civil Rights Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
April 15, 2020 PORTLAND—Today, U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams and FBI Special Agent in Charge Renn Cannon denounced discrimination and acts of hate targeting Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other racial and ethn...
COVID-19: Spring 2020 events postponed
With growing concerns surrounding COVID-19, worldwide efforts to slow the spread of the virus and the uncertainty of the pandemic, Partners in Diversity is postponing or canceling spring programs.
Oregon 2020 Census
Do you know the census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution? Every 10 years, every single person in the U.S. must be counted! Census data is used to apportion congressional seats and help draw district lines in all levels of government.
Portland Childern's Museum hires Desiree Ocampo as new Individual Gifts Officer
Desiree Eden Ocampo has been named Individual Gifts Officer at Portland Children’s Museum. Prior to joining the Museum, Ocampo had been working as Director of Education for the South Coast Botanic Garden and Director of Membership and Specia...
Oregon Food Bank welcomes new Director of Equity, People and Culture
Rut Martinez-Alicea has been named Director of Equity, People and Culture for Oregon Food Bank.
Why workplace diversity is a 'must-have'
https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/06/29/why-workplace-diversity-is-a-musthave.html
Portland Business Alliance announces new President and CEO
Andrew Hoan to join Alliance on June 18
https://portlandalliance.com/news/2018-03-22/portland-business-alliance-announces-new-president-and-.html
Meyer Memorial Trust hires New School dean as next CEO
https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/02/08/meyer-memorial-trust-hires-new-school-dean-as-next.html
Kaiser fills vacancy, as Legacy, OHSU search for new chiefs
https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2017/10/26/kaiser-fills-vacacy-as-legacy-and-ohsu-search-for.html?ana=e_du_prem&s=article_du&ed=2017-10-26&u=rS2Erd%2BPOo2N0tIqt7u4SHcsFat&t=1509056631&j=79063021
Beyond the Margins: Reaching Back for Truth
This month's Beyond the Margins is an excerpt from This Land, Oregon Humanities' online multimedia project that collects and connects stories about land, home, belonging, and identity by Oregon’s communities of color.
Partners In Diversity wins leadership award!
Social Enterprises presents the Leadership and Innovation Partnerships to Advance Equity award to Partners In Diversity
Partners In Diversity just won the Leadership and Innovative Partnerships to Advance Equity from Social Enterprises and will be presented the award at GoGreen Conference Portland on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017. This award recognizes business leade...
Despite overall economic gains, communities of color in Oregon lag economically
https://www.ocpp.org/2017/09/14/20170914-nr-poverty-median-income-race/
Joint Statement from Oregon Higher Education Leaders on DACA
PRESS RELEASE September 6, 2017 Joint Statement from Oregon Higher Education Leaders on DACA Salem, Oregon | The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), Oregon’s seven public universities and OHSU represented by...
Intel pushes up workforce diversity goal by two years
CEO Brian Krzanich said the chipmaker could hit its targeted workforce demographics by 2018 instead of 2020.
https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2017/08/15/intel-pushes-up-workforce-diversity-goal-by-two.html?surround=etf&u=vIpDrpZCLQln%2FX9IBX1Tvw02abb7e4&t=1502903901&j=78704161
Statement in response to the weekend's events in Charlottesville, VA
Dear community leader, I was appalled by the violent racism and anti-Semitism I saw broadcast from Virginia on Saturday. Unfortunately, scenes like that have become all too common. And too often, the scene isn’t a college t...
Portland mayor selects first African American woman to be next chief of police
Danielle Outlaw, 41, is a 19-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department who has served as a deputy chief since 2013. She'll be introduced at a news conference in Portland on Thursday. She'll start at an undetermined date before October, according to th
Portland's tech community grows more diverse, slowly
http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2017/07/portlands_tech_community_grows.html
Workforce Diversity Project - Final presentation
Links to final project presentation
The Workforce Diversity Project (WDP) Community Meeting on June 22nd, presented the final report – Building Workforce Diversity – The Portland Region’s Workforce of Tomorrow – is available on the Partners in Diversity websi...
Law schools are filled with Asian Americans. So why aren’t there more Asian judges?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/18/there-are-94-united-states-attorneys-only-three-of-them-are-asian-american/?utm_term=.ca5bd1374c57
RACC Awards Arts Equity Grants to 24 Organizations
Guest Post
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $126,540 in Arts Equity Grants to 24 organizations that are advancing RACC’s goals for equity and inclusion.
Say Hey! Sponsored by Legacy Health
Partners in Diversity
Thank you for joining us and our sponsor, Legacy Health!
Updates from the Westside Cultural Alliance
Guest Post
Events, resources and opportunities in arts and culture!
Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities
GUEST POST
Highlights from the inaugural summit held by the Muslim Educational Trust to foster mutual understanding between leaders of public safety and diverse civil society organizations to help us realize a shared vision of a strong, safe, and caring communities.
May Newsletter 2017
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Breakfast for Champions: An Interactive Workshop on Taking the Next Step in Your D&I Work
Partners in Diversity
Travel Portland sponsors this quarter's Breakfast for Champions program.
How Saying Yes Helped Create a New Era for D&I at Lane Powell
Guest Post
A message from PiD's April featured member of the month - Lane Powell.
April Newsletter 2017
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Kúkátónón Children's African Dance Troupe Welcomes New Executive Director
Guest Post
Welcome, Krystal Ngene!
March Newsletter 2017
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Say Hey! Sponsored by Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP and U.S. Bank
Partners in Diversity
Thank you to all who joined us in downtown Portland for this exciting event!
February Newsletter 2017
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Breakfast for Champions: How to Be an Ally in 2017
Partners in Diversity
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt shared its new approach to supporting professionals of color in the New Year.
In Real Life: Retelling an American Story
Guest Post
Lake Oswego resident Tam Hixson was born as her family fled Vietnam and has thrived in the U.S., but she's never forgotten where she came from.
Coming Together as One: Race in America
Guest Post
Steve Hanamura reflects on the past year and offers insights into 2017.
January Newsletter 2017
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Welcome Concordia University's New Director of Diversity and Intercultural Engagement
Guest Post
Partners in Diversity member Concordia University welcomes Ms. Yashica Island to their team!
December Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Portland Metro Law Enforcement Partners United Against All Forms of Hate Crime
Guest Post
The Department of Justice shares resources for reporting hate crimes in the State of Oregon.
Say Hey! Sponsored by Stoel Rives LLP and the Oregon Episcopal School
Partners in Diversity
Thank you to all who joined us at the Oregon Episcopal School for this lively event!
A Message from Partners in Diversity
Partners in Diversity
Mari Watanabe, Executive Director of Partners in Diversity reflects on the 2016 election.
A Message from the City of Portland
Guest Post
Dante James, Director of the City of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights reflects on the 2016 election.
A Message from Metro
Guest Post
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team reflects on the 2016 election.
November Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Workforce Diversity Project Update #2
Partners in Diversity
Community representatives and experts gathered to address the challenge of re-credentialing immigrant and refugee communities.
Breakfast for Champions: Unity, Leadership, and Partnerships to Promote Equity in Behavioral Health
Partners in Diversity
Legacy Health shared best practices that emerged from the creation of its Unity Center for Behavioral Health.
October Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Latinos in Oregon Report
Guest Post
The Oregon Community Foundation recently released a report on the state of Latinos in Oregon which features trends and opportunities during times of change.
September Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Say Hey! Sponsored by NW Natural, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Portland Children's Museum
Partners in Diversity
Four member organizations came together to host Say Hey! at the Portland Children's Museum.
Young Professionals Win National Urban League Award
Guest Post
Partners in Diversity Leadership Council Member, Pamela Weatherspoon, was honored by Urban League of Portland.
Diversifying the Workforce Starts from the Top
Guest Post
Vicki Nakashima discusses the significance of a recent promotion at NW Natural.
August Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Kasagi Gates of Hope
Guest Post
The Portland Japanese Garden shares a story of life, loss, perseverance, and hope.
Breakfast for Champions: Gentrification and the Re-imagining of Community Partnerships
Partners in Diversity
Catlin Gabel School hosted its first Breakfast for Champions event!
July Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Say Hey! for Interns Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Portland Center Stage
Partners in Diversity
Kaiser Permanente and Portland Center Stage joined forces to welcome summer interns to the Pacific Northwest
Inclusion Is Both a Noun and a Verb
Guest Post
Steve Hanamura shares a story of inclusion in our first post written by a guest author.
Partners in Diversity Named Community Partner of the Year
Partners in Diversity
For over a decade, Partners in Diversity has worked to help member employers diversify the region's workforce.
Vicki Nakashima Named "Most Honored Elder" by the Asian Reporter Foundation
Guest Post
Vicki Nakashima, a founding member of Partners in Diversity, was honored at the Asian Reporter Foundation's Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet.
Partners in Diversity Awarded $40,000 for Grant Funding for its Workforce Diversity Project
Partners in Diversity
Funding was generously provided by the Meyer Memorial Trust and the Oregon Community Foundation.
June Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Say Hey! Sponsored by Legacy Health
Partners in Diversity
Legacy Health hosted Say Hey! at Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center.
Breakfast for Champions: Recruiting the Best for DCBS
Partners in Diversity
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) hosted the first Breakfast for Champions event held in Salem!
CEO Diversity Breakfast Forum Recap
Partners in Diversity
Portland General Electric makes the case - diversity and inclusion must be owned by the top.
Workforce Diversity Project Update #1
Partners in Diversity
Community members and business leaders gathered at IRCO to improve opportunities for communities of color and English Language Learners to secure living wage jobs.
May Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Past Say Hey! Honorees Share Their Stories
Partners in Diversity
In honor of Partners in Diversity's 10th Anniversary, we created a new video highlighting our biggest program - Say Hey!
April Newsletter 2016
Partners in Diversity
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and events from Partners in Diversity sent right to your inbox!
Changes at Partners in Diversity
Partners in Diversity
Partners in Diversity is excited to unveil our new website. We have been working for the past several months to create a better functioning one-stop site for all things PiD, and we are excited to unveil several new features!