November 3, 2012
Measure 9 Anniversary
Join us in celebration of this historic victory that galvanized our movement in the northwest: RSVP Here!: http://bit.ly/Measure9Anniversary
October 12, 2012
It’s almost time to IGNITE!
IGNITE! The Basic Rights Oregon Event is BRO’s largest “don’t-miss” event of the year!
June 21, 2012
Bites for Rights
Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2012 marks the 13th annual Bites for Rights Event.
On June 21st, 2012, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians.
In 2011 restaurants state-wide took part in Bites for Rights including the Astoria Coffeehouse in Astoria and Left Coast Siesta in Manzanita. Along with Byways Café, Cupcake Jones, The Gilt Club, Crush, Genoa Restaurant, Big Ass Sandwiches and Mother’s Bistro & Bar to name a few from Portland.
Take a stand for equality by going out for coffee, brunch, drinks, dinner and dessert. With your help, we can send a powerful message to business owners that supporting LGBT equality is not only the right thing to do, but it’s good business too! By dining out all day long, YOU can help sustain Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in transgender justice, racial justice and marriage equality.
Are you a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, food cart interested in participating in this year’s Bites for Rights? Does your business, organization, or community group want to take part in Bites for Rights for your monthly meeting with a restaurant near you? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Bites for Rights – Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Bon Appetit!
For a full list of participants, please click here!
Click here for a list of our 2012 Bites for Rights Participating Restaurants
We would like to thank our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Media Sponsors
May 1, 2012
Meet & Greet the Portland Mayoral Candidates!
Join Basic Rights Oregon as we partner with the Q Center on hosting a Portland Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet!!
March 11, 2012
Film screening benefit for BRO: “Austin Unbound” and “Married in Spandex” at POW Fest
Join us for a very special screening of the films “Austin Unbound” and “Married in Spandex”, part of the Portland Women’s Film Festival (POW Fest), and a fundraiser for Basic Rights Education Fund.
February 27, 2012
1st Annual Salute to Black History Makers
Join Portland Prime as we raise a glass to local black history makers! Our dining room will be celebrating with emcees actress Robin Givens and Brenda Braxton of KGW. Call us at 503-223-6200 to order your tickets!
February 18, 2012
OREGON ASIAN CELEBRATION CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
The Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is proud to present the 27th annual Oregon Asian Celebration! Join the celebration February 18th and 19th as we celebrate the year of the Dragon.
November 30, 2011
WORLD AIDS DAY
On December 1st 2011– around the world and throughout the United States – communities will come together to mark the 23rd Annual World AIDS Day. Take time to ensure we not only recognize the 25 million individuals lost to HIV and AIDS, but the 33 million global citizens living with the HIV virus today.
This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the first known case of AIDS. Now is the time for action!
What are you doing on World AIDS Day? Luckily you are invited to all these events.
This year a landmark study showed that putting healthy people living with HIV on antiretrovirals early can limit their transmission of the virus by 96 percent. Through knowledge, prevention and early testing we can continue to slow the rate of HIV transmission. So how will you take action this World AIDS Day? Visit our list of 30 actions for 30 years to gain ideas.
In the US, there are over 1.1 Million Americans living with HIV and more than 20% of those infected do not even know they carry the virus. HIV affects every community, so take action this World AIDS Day to make a difference in yours.
