The Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) is pleased to announce that after an extensive search process, Andrea Valderrama will be leading the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts as Advocacy Director.
This Black History Month, we honor a founder who has made a lasting impact in Portland—through the organization he started for Black youth and families and as a driving force behind establishing the Coalition of Communities of Color 25 years ago.
Tony Hopson Sr. sat down with us to reflect on his upbringing, the shifts that transformed culturally specific services, and why working across racial lines matters more than ever.
Read our first newsletter of the year! From action opportunities to protect climate justice investments in Portland to advocating for legislative policies in Salem to protect our communities, we hear many opportunities to continue legacies of freedom and change built by Black Americans this Black History Month. Plus we share the latest findings from our Nonprofit Study in partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon.
From community gatherings to growing our coalition and impact, our days at the Coalition of Communities of Color have been full of momentum. Read more in our newsletter.
What is Research Justice? In this edition of our Community Reports, our summer intern at CCC’s Research Justice Institute , Meilin Beloney, unpacks the meaning behind “Research Justice” and why it’s critical for creating more equitable, community-led knowledge. We break down key terms and highlight foundational readings to help you understand how research can serve communities.
As our state leaders prepare for a special session this August to address transportation funding, we invite you to read our advocacy update to catch up on what you missed during the 2025 legislative session. Learn which programs were impacted, key updates at the local level, and important wins we’ve secured for the community through the power of collective action.
