Ujamaa Marketplace
3rd Annual Ujamaa Marketplace. Celebrating Kwanzaa and Cooperative Economics
Become a Vendor
Dinner and a Movie: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and film at The Center powered by Y.O.U.TH, where we’re hosting a special “Dinner and a Movie” night featuring the animated/live-action hit “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Come along on an epic adventure with basketball champion and global icon LeBron James, as he teams up with the timeless Tune Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang.
School Supply Drop Off
Join us at multiple locations throughout the Portland area for our annual Back-to-School Bash! We’re hosting a free School Supply Drop-Off to equip your kids with all the essentials for a successful school year.
The Music of The Movement
Y.O.U.TH is hosting the Black History 101 Mobile Museum "The Music of the Movement" with lectures by Dr. Khalid El-Hakim & Professor Griff. This event is sponsored by Youth, Justice & Rights (YJR), a leading nonprofit law firm dedicated exclusively to children and families. We believe YJR's work in collaboration with our #BooksNotBarsOR programming will help dismantle the school to prison pipeline here in Oregon. Partnering to bring events like "The Music of the Movement" to East County provides access to history, culture and identity to the community.
We look forward to you joining us on the evening of Thursday January 25th from 5pm to 8pm at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH.
The theme of our 2024 exhibit, "The Music of the Movement," promises to be a poignant celebration of the Black experience through the lens of Black musical traditions and innovations, spanning from pre-Civil War southern plantations to the Black Lives Matter Movement. This exhibit will feature over 150 original artifacts carefully curated from our extensive collection of over 10,000 artifacts, gathered by Dr. Khalid el-Hakim over the past 33 years. Dr. Khalid El-Hakim, a highly sought-after educator and speaker, will be personally present at each stop to engage, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages. We believe that the power of music transcends generations and has played a pivotal role in the story of Black America. "The Music of the Movement" promises to illuminate this journey in a way that resonates deeply with all who attend.
Kwanzaa Marketplace 2023
Save the date for our 2nd annual Kwanzaa
Marketplace on Friday December 29th from 10am to 4
pm at The Center! There will be a DJ, vendors, good
food and fun.
Ujamaa, the Fourth Principle of Kwanzaa means
'Cooperative Economics'. This principle tasks us to
build our own businesses, control the economics of
our communities, and share in its work and wealth.
Interested in vending? Sign up HERE.
Winter Sports: Coaching Life By Way of Sports
Join us for Winter Sports Basketball Camp this December 🏀 Y.O.U.TH in partnership with North Starz Basketball Presents Coaching Life by Way of Sports Camp.
Open to the public (4th - 8th grade)
Dec 18th-22nd, 10am - 2pm, Monday-Friday
Care Oregon Boys & Girls Club of Rockwood • 454 SE 165th Ave. Portland, OR.
Participation for the week is $100.00 per person, $150.00 if you'd like lunch/snack included daily.
Please bring lunch / snacks each day unless you choose the lunch/snack provided option for an addition $10/day.
Register and save your spot: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/youthwintersports
For more information: email youthpdxball@gmail.com
Black & Brown Marketplace
Join us for a community panel with local artists and farmers. Moderated by Mariah Rocker with Oregon Black Pioneers.
Saturday, November 18th. From 10AM to 3pm at The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH. 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR.
Want to be a vendor? Sign up here.
Letitia Carson Exhibit Kick Off Celebration
There will be a kick-off celebration for the Letitia Carson Exhbit on Wednesday, November 1st, from 6pm to 8pm with entertainment, light refreshments, and a presentation from the Oregon Black Pioneers organization.
Address: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH - 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233
Movie & Dinner Night
Our Monthly Family Movie & Dinner Nights are making a coming back Thursday, October 12th! Join us from 5:30-8pm for dinner and a movie at The Center.
This month, we will be watching Hocus Pocus 2.
Letitia Carson Exhibit Kick-OFF
Letitia Carson was an Oregon pioneer and one of the first African Americans to be listed as living in Oregon according to the U.S Federal Census. In fact, she was the only black woman to successfully make a land claim in Oregon under the Homestead Act of 1862.
Join us on November 1st from 6pm - 8pm for food, beverages, and opening remarks by Mariah Rocker.
The Letitia Carson Exhibit will be around from November 1st until November 22nd. It kicks off on November 1st from 6pm to 8pm at The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH.
Address: 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233
Community Closet
Join us every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm for our Community Closet! Stop by and pick up clothing and toiletry items for youth and adults at The Center. We'd love to see you.
Have clothing to donate? Email admin@youthpdx.org to set up a time to drop them off.
YA HEARD! BIPOC Centered Open Mic
Join us for YA HEARD, a BIPOC Centered Open Mic on Tuesday, September 26th at The Center Powered By YOUTH! Come perform songs, recite poetry, and speak your truth.
Hosts: Joly Wrapper and Kendell.
Featured artists: Mic Crenshaw
Sign up 5:00pm
Show begins 5:30-8:00pm.
Location: 16126 SE Stark ST. Portland, OR 97233
Back to Basics: Literacy Night Training
Join us for Back to Basics: Literacy Night Training on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:30-7:30pm at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH.
Engage in 5 interactive stations covering vowel and consonant sounds, high-frequency words, sound counting, blending, and the intriguing world of morphemes (word parts).
Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejxujd5mb70ea0dc&oseq=&c=&ch= (link in bio)
Peace and Unity Fest 2023
Join us for our annual Peace and Unity Fest this September 3rd from 12-5pm at The Center for live music, free children’s books, vendors, and to pick up some school supplies. More info coming soon!
Summer Music Camp (Grade 7-12) August 8th-11th
Let’s get creative! Go from the basics to beyond on beat-making, gaining rhythm skills, drumming, and appreciation of black music forms, styles, and history. You’ll learn about DAWs (Digital Audio Interfaces) and MIDI controllers, and get some hands-on time on guitar, bass, and drums. Small class size insures you’ll have quality time with our musical mentors and artist-instructors.
Meals will be provided by Feed The Mass.
Register here.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH
Summer Music Camp (Grade 3-6) August 1st-4th
Let’s get creative! Go from the basics to beyond on beat-making, gaining rhythm skills, drumming, and appreciation of black music forms, styles, and history. You’ll learn about DAWs (Digital Audio Interfaces) and MIDI controllers, and get some hands-on time on guitar, bass, and drums. Small class size insures you’ll have quality time with our musical mentors and artist-instructors.
Meals will be provided by Feed The Mass.
Register here.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH
Join us for a talk with Dr. Scott Whitaker
Join us for a talk with world renowned professor, Naturopath, author, and speaker on natural health, Dr. Scott Whitaker to learn and ask questions about health and how to avoid the pitfalls of ill health.
When: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 from 4 to 8 pm.
Where: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH - 16126 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97233
Tickets can be purchased for $20 at the center during visiting hours (Monday-Friday from 10am to 4pm) or by emailing info@youthpdx.org
Summer Music Camp (Grade 3-6) July 18th - 21st
Let’s get creative! Go from the basics to beyond on beat-making, gaining rhythm skills, drumming, and appreciation of black music forms, styles, and history. You’ll learn about DAWs (Digital Audio Interfaces) and MIDI controllers, and get some hands-on time on guitar, bass, and drums. Small class size insures you’ll have quality time with our musical mentors and artist-instructors.
Meals will be provided by Feed The Mass.
Register here.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH
Summer Music Camp (Grade 7-12) July 11th - 14th
Let’s get creative! Go from the basics to beyond on beat-making, gaining rhythm skills, drumming, and appreciation of black music forms, styles, and history. You’ll learn about DAWs (Digital Audio Interfaces) and MIDI controllers, and get some hands-on time on guitar, bass, and drums. Small class size insures you’ll have quality time with our musical mentors and artist-instructors.
Meals will be provided by Feed The Mass.
Register here.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH
Clothing Closet
Join us every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm, at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH to pick up free clothing for youth and adults at our Clothing Closet!
Juneteenth Oregon 2023 Parade and 2-Day Festival
Join us for the Juneteenth Oregon 2023 Parade and 2-Day Festival! There will be food vendors, live music, kids activities, raffles and so much more. This is a free, family event.
Parade - Saturday, 6/17/2023 @ 11am
Festival - Saturday, June 17th from 12-7pm
& Sunday, June 18th from 12-6pm.
Lillis-Albina Park
N. Flint & N. Russell
Learn more: https://juneteenthor.com
Clothing Closet
Join us every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm, at The Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH to pick up free clothing for youth and adults at our Clothing Closet!
Black Marketplace
Join us for a panel discussion, prizes, food, activities, vendors, resources and more at the Black Marketplace on Sunday, May 21st.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH - 16126 SE STARK ST. PORTLAND, OR
Time: 11-4pm
Interested in being a vendor or panelist or have questions?
Contact Ania Warren: ania.warren@thebpi.org or (971) 430-1628
NIKE Greene Book Signing
Join us for a book signing brunch hour. This will be a public event with a heavy emphasis on the topics and discussion around trauma and healing.
The brunch, catered by PDX Munchtime, costs $15. Begins at 11am. Get tickets here.
The book signing portion of this event is free. Begins at 11:45am. Get tickets here.
Location: The Center Powered By Y.O.U.TH - 16126 SE STARK • PORTLAND, OR 97233
If you plan on attending the brunch portion, come at 11am. If you plan on attending the book signing only, come at 11:45am. See you there!