The State of Black Oregon is a statewide report on the social and economic conditions of African Americans in Oregon, focusing on specific areas such as as education, employment, housing, health, criminal justice and child welfare. "The report reveals a persistent gap in the living standards between black and white Oregonians, which is growing wider as a result of the economic downturn" (Urban League of Portland website).
Events Depicted: BCC Open House, October 2002; Black Connect Orientation Program, 2002; Carrie Halsell Dedication, October 2002; Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner, November 2002; Kwanzaa Celebration; HIV/AIDS Awareness, November 2002; MLK Jr. Celebration, January 2003; BET in Corvallis, January 2003; Black History Month Dinner, February 2003; Love Jones, February 2003; Special Olympics, 2001; Black Connect Part 2, April 2003; All Staff Clean-Up, April 2003; Africa Night, May 2003; Divine Nine Step Show, May 2003; Juneteenth Celebration, May 2003. Also included: staff and members of the BCC and Black Student Union, 2001-2003.