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The Vanport Mosaic Presents:
All Power to The People: Remembering the Legacy of the Black Panther Party in Portland

Saturday, February 8
Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97227
Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students (available online and at the door). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Come hear Mr. Kent Ford, founding member of Portland's chapter of the '60s-era black empowerment organization, share his personal memories of revolutionary activism, defending the community from police violence as well as organizing free breakfasts for children and health clinics.

Mr. Kent Ford will be joined by local historians, activists and community organizers including:
-- Portland State University Black Studies Department chair & associate professor, Dr. Ethan Johnson
-- Writer and educator, Walidah Imarisha
-- Artist, Cleo Davis

We will screen the Vanport Mosaic-produced short documentary "Stings Like A Bee." The event culminates in a moderated conversation between Mr. Ford, local historians, activists and community organizers, linking this history to challenges we face today.

Doors open at 1:30 PM. Come early to explore informational tabling by local individuals, grassroots groups, and cultural institutions committed to social justice and advancing our community. Mr. Ford’s presentation will begin promptly at 2 PM.