IF YOU’RE READING THIS, CHANCES ARE THAT YOU’RE INTERESTED IN TALKING ABOUT RACE Article by M.F. Something happened in 2020 or 2021 that got your attention, and got you to our website. It could have been what caught my attention: the killing of Black persons by police in incidents that could have gone differently, could have gone better, without the…
Upcoming Events: Demonstrations, Peace Circles, Book Club News Demonstrations for peace, justice, and equity continue Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm and Fridays 2-3 pm on the corner of 42-S and Highway 101. Signs provided. Come help spread the love! Peace Circles meditations are every Tuesday from 4:45 to 5:45pm. Please email info@BandonInclusivityGroup.com to obtain the Zoom link and specify if you wish…
Send Us Your Suggestions For Projects That Support Diversity & Equity in Bandon. BIG is seeking your ideas for community projects. What needs do you see in Bandon? What are some solutions that you would like to see? As we contemplate the coming year and plan proposals to grant-making agencies your perspectives and proposals will be invaluable. BIG has the…
Can You Sing Head And Shoulders, Knees And Toes in Korean? BIG Volunteers Can! Bandon resident, Bev Min, was one more gem that sparkled during this summer’s Children’s Cultural Book Program. On August 12 Bev led not only children but also our adult volunteers in celebrating Korean culture, language, and food in the Sprague Room of Bandon Library. Bev was…
Upcoming Events The South Coast Equity Coalition will hold its monthly meeting at the Bandon Library on August 16th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This meeting is hybrid (in-person / online) and open to the public. Join virtually on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146230296Meeting ID: 891 4623 0296 BIG invites all readers of our blog, newsletter, and interested members of the Bandon community to stand…
The B.I.G. Book Club is Starting up on Thursday September 21 at 3:30pm at the Bandon Library’s Sprague Room Our book group finished up last May, with a plan to focus on different topics when we start up in September. Here’s the two areas of focus we chose, and a few sources that match each of those topics. Please note…
The Ocean Calls! Saturday, August 12, at 10:30 am, children ages 4-8 and their families are invited to the Sprague Room of the Bandon Library to learn about the tradition of diving for shellfish in South Korea. The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story by Tina Cho will be read by local resident Beverly Minn. Music, crafts, and a Korean snack will…
The Children’s Cultural Books Program: BIG is growing BIGGER! On July 15 The Paletero Man was read by Bandon resident, Danitza Galvan. What a local treasure! Danitza Galvan is originally from Peru and is a bilingual speaker of English and Spanish. She was a Spanish language court interpreter for Los Angeles County for 15 years while earning her first degree…
June/Summer Event Updates Summer has come! We have noticed that there’s many more activities going on, and lots of people out and about everywhere we go. As we get busier, it’s easy to lose track of WHAT is happening, WHEN, and WHERE! So here is a list to help us all remember! Street Demonstrations BIG invites all readers of our…
1000% Me: Growing up Mixed The BIG Book Club ended its first year with the movie “1000% Me: Growing up Mixed”. According to the HBO release of the official trailer, “In 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Emmy Award-winning comedian W. Kamau Bell explores growing up mixed race in today’s America. The @HBO Original documentary premiered May 2 on @HBOMax. #GrowingUpMixedHBO”,To…
Love & Joy at BIG’s First Children’s Cultural Books Event Love, joy, and a wonderful gift to the families of Bandon. William Ferrer provided all three as he read Opal Lee and What It Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth at the first Children’s Cultural Books Program presented by the Bandon Inclusivity Group (BIG)…
Mark Your Calendars for June Events! Juneteenth Celebration in Coos Bay June 17-19, 2023 A celebration centering on resilience through storytelling, visibility, joy, food and amplifying Black voices will be held at the Coos History Museum this month. The Oregon Remembrance Project presentation on Saturday June 17 includes a keynote by Taylor Stewart. The Black Market Gourmet hosts a reception…
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