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The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States.
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Judith Mowry, deputy director of Portland's Office of Equity and Human Rights, is honored with the 2026 Betsy Ames Leadership Award. Judith (center) is flanked by Ana Brophy, City Administator Raymond Lee, Mayor Keith Wilson, and Elisabeth Perez at the award ceremony.
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May 2026 marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the more than 58,000 community members in Portland who proudly trace their roots to East, Southeast, South Asia, and the islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
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Diversity and inclusion leader Latricia Tillman will direct the City's Office of Equity and Human Rights. She has led equity initiatives at Washington County, the Oregon Health Authority, Multnomah County, and Oregon Housing and Community Services.
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Fair Housing refers to a set of federal, state, and local laws that protect people from illegal housing discrimination. These laws prohibit housing discrimination based on a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, familial status.
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The City of Portland recognizes and celebrates the lives, contributions and resilience of transgender and nonbinary people in our community and within our workforce. To our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse employees: you are seen, you are valued and you belong here.
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Minoru Yasui is best known for his stand against unjust government orders that led to the forced removal and imprisonment of more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. In 2026, Oregon marks the 10th anniversary of Minoru Yasui Day.
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The City of Portland is stronger because of the women who are the heart and soul of our workforce. During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions and talents of the women who dedicate themselves to making Portland a better place.
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Judith Mowry brings deep experience in equity, communications, conflict resolution, and partnership-building to the Office of Equity and Human Rights.
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The City of Portland encourages all Portlanders and beyond to engage in meaningful reflection; self-growth; participation in local events and movements; and to honor the rich tapestry of Black history that continues to enrich lives cross culturally.
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A message to City staff about Black History Month from CAAN.
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As the City's disability equity manager at the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Nickole Cheron brings her lived experience to the job. She has created tools that empower people who have disability – so they can better access city programs, services and events and make their voices heard.
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A court ruling stops “arbitrary and capricious” directives that jeopardize millions in critical federal grants to Portland and other cities.
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A viewing of the film, "Fish War," and panel discussion hosted by Indigenous PDX
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Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, March 6, sponsored by the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board.
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A message to City staff about Black History Month from CAAN.
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Tactile maps are now available at The Portland Building for blind and low vision visitors.
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An update from Jeff Selby, Interim Director
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