Category Archives: Diversity

Please support School District 4J Racial Harassment Policy

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Gary Haliski

Dear Neighbor, Eugene 4J School Board is meeting Wednesday evening, Feb 16, and it appears that the proposed 4-J district-wide policy on Racial Harassment and Bullying is likely to come up for a vote at this meeting. Why it matters: … Continue reading →

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Follow-up On Santa Clara Hate Crime

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Gary Haliski

After the paintball damage to their home, Xia Wang and Ben Christensen reached out to a number of social justice organizations, including SURJ (Standing Up for Racial Justice), CALC, (Community Alliance of Lane County), the Unitarian Universalist Church, and your … Continue reading →

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Over 30 People show up to support Hate Crime Victims in Santa Clara

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Gary Haliski

Last Friday, a vehicle drove by Xia Wang’s and Ben Christensen’s home in Santa Clara shooting almost 30 paintballs at their house and cars. An excellent article by Mary Bell and James Croxton of Double Sided Media describes the entire … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for this Saturday’s Juneteenth Celebration

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Gary Haliski

The Eugene Juneteenth Celebration is short on volunteers, and have a particular need for parking support. They are seeking a few key supplies as well. Please consider volunteering for this event, which is very important to Black community members in … Continue reading →

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City of Eugene – 2021 Community Safety Initiative survey

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Gary Haliski

From the City of Eugene Eugene’s Community Safety System includes a wide array of services to keep the community safe – from fire to emergency medical services to police to courts to homelessness and prevention services. As the community grew, unmet service … Continue reading →

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