Word Is Bond is all about impact, and one of the most meaningful ways we make that impact is by centering families. To learn more about a unique aspect of our programming, click the link below. Here’s an excerpt: "Village Discussions are led by Zion Ward, our incredible Program

Great day celebrating the life and legacy of #DrMartinLutherKing with Nkenge and the Urban League of PDX and preparing food for housless youth with Mayor Wilson Keith Wilson for Mayor and Suzanne Bonamici The dream is well and alive today, I see it especially in our youth like Ethan, a junior at

Young Black Men Are_____ A multimedia storytelling campaign powered by the community ambassadors of Word is Bond. Join us in launching our brand new vision statement that holds space for infinite expressions of Black boy joy. Feb. 1, 2025. 📷 #WordisBondPDX #YoungBlackMenAre_

Join the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs, Word is Bond, Our Streets, and SOLVE for a special celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, February 8! Word is Bond community ambassador Ayman will be leading a walking tour of his neighborhood, New Columbia neighborhood, self

Word is Bond PDX community ambassadors standing with the community men elders whom them gifted hoodies from our new Young Black Men Are_____. This is generational wealth: Connecting to generations, sharing the history and passing along the knowledge and wisdom. A beautiful

Young Black Men Are_____ is a community-powered campaign. Come make your sign and join the movement. 👑

Come join us this Saturday and meet our featured photographer, Brett Brown ! 📸 Make a sign, take a photo, and help us continue celebrating Black History Month. This event is FREE for the community, so bring your friends and family! Let’s continue celebrating our multimedia

Photos include local community leaders participating in our Young Black Men Are _______ multimedia storytelling campaign. We want to take some time to recognize these powerful images and the significance of this campaign—everyone’s words tell a different story. Keep coming out to

Black history is Oregon history. Black history is American history. And it will not be denied or erased from anything that's happening right now. #BlackHistoryMonth Oregon Commission on Black Affairs Word is Bond 👑

🎨 Come Paint and Jam with Word is Bond! 👑 Bring your family, kids, and friends and we’ll bring the art supplies, DJ, and snacks! Join us this Saturday, February 15 for our drop-in community art workshop. Brushing Black Joy is open all all ages and backgrounds. We’ll be on

Happy to be on hand for Governor Tina Kotek’s Black History Month proclimation. #orleg #orpol

Marcel Johansen is the featured photographer at Young Black Men Are_____ pop up this weekend! Marcel is a multidisciplinary Ghanaian artist & creative. Take your pic w/ Marcel at our pop up at the Creative Homies building in Old Town. #BlackHistoryMonth #YoungBlackMenAre_____

Great rising! For everyone looking to get out this weekend w/ friends and family, come check out our Paint n’ Jam event happening today, 10-2PM. We will have a drop-in paint workshop, DJ, snacks, & guest Photographer. 406 NW Glisan St. Dont meet us there, beat us there. 🎨🤎👑

Join us for a powerful panel discussion exploring the boundless potential of young Black men. This conversation will bring together a dynamic, cross-generational lineup of high school students, emerging leaders, and established community figures—all sharing their perspectives on

Week III: Strength in Every Shade 🖤⚡ From deep shadows to bright highlights, every tone tells a story. This week’s series, Strength in Every Shade, was shot by Marcel Johansen, whose lens captures not just images, but the depth, resilience, and individuality within our