Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. Dr. King was a phenomenal leader who understood that the struggle for equality and justice was more than just about the present moment. One of his more famous quotes was exactly about this: “The arc of the moral universe is long, ...
OYA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a celebration held each year in November to recognize and uplift the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people. There are 574 officially recognized tribes within the U.S., nine of which are in Oregon—the Burns Paiute Tribe; the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw ...
OYA celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se celebra cada año del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Tiene el objetivo de reconocer las contribuciones y la cultura de las diversas comunidades que se agrupan bajo los términos hispano y latino. El lema del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en 2024 es “Pioneros del cambio: ...
OYA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration each year from September 15th to October 15th to recognize the contributions and culture of the diverse communities that fall under the terms Hispanic and Latine. The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” At OYA, through our Office of Inclusion ...
OYA Celebrates Black History Month
Black History and the Connection to the African Diaspora Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the past and honor the significant contributions and achievements of Black Americans across the African Diaspora, while also looking at the present and towards the future. Diaspora is when a population is scattered across regions that are separate ...