Category: Equity

Going into the winter holiday season, we asked staff to share stories about their traditions. Read their stories below DIA DE LA VIRGEN On December 12th it is always a time in the community to participate in Dia de la Virgen. Just about every year our family goes to the Jackson County Expo for the…

Although the month of November is federally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, 211info knows the continued oppression of Indigenous people must be addressed at all times. 211info recognizes the nine federally recognized tribal communities of the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of…

Join us in the fight to end white supremacy and the ugliness, violence and privilege that it maintains. Let’s take action, not violently, but through gestures, education and enlightenment where possible. We are horrified (though sadly not surprised) by this week’s events in D.C. and elsewhere. It is our duty to publicly condemn these acts…

Simple ways to support your local community and the environment, brought to you by the 211info Green Team. 1) Turn “Black Friday” into BIPOC Shop Supporting Friday The current iteration of Black Friday – an almost Purge-like day of gladiatorial combat for discounted items at chain stores – is bad for both planet and psyche….

This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. 211info stands in solidarity with Black Lives and communities of color in the struggle to dismantle white supremacy. We support those protesting in whatever…