All Power to the People - The Legacy of the 10-Point Platform
A Black History Month Event Honoring the Vision of the Black Panther Party
VANPORT MOSAIC PRESENTS:
All Power to the People – The Legacy of the 10-Point Platform
PORTLAND, OR — In honor of Black History Month, Vanport Mosaic presents “All Power to the People: The Legacy of the 10-Point Platform,” a memory activism event exploring the revolutionary vision of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. As the first event in Vanport Mosaic’s year-long 10th-anniversary celebration, it highlights the enduring relevance of the Panthers’ 1966 manifesto for justice and equality.
Join us on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Historic Alberta House for a day dedicated to exploring Point #10 of the 10-Point Platform, which demands “land, bread, housing, education, clothing, justice, and peace.”
We are honored to welcome back Mr. Kent Ford, founding member of Portland’s Black Panther Party chapter. He will guide us through a day of engaging discussions with historians, activists, and educators, provide historical analysis and personal memories, and share inspiring examples of community activism, both past and present. Together we will examine the Party’s enduring impact on grassroots coalition building, survival programs, and systemic change.
The day will conclude with a Black and Indigenous Solidarity Dinner, a gathering designed specifically for Black and Indigenous guests to explore themes of land, food, and empowerment.
The program is offered by donation and made possible through the generous support of the Marie Lamfrom Foundation, the Oregon Community Foundation, the Oregon Historical Society, and the North East Coalition of Neighborhoods."
Event Details
WHEN: Sunday, February 2, 2025
WHERE: Historic Alberta House, 5131 NE 23rd Ave., Portland (ADA accessible)
TICKETS: By donation. RSVP recommended: bit.ly/allpower2025
Suggested: $10 general; $5 students and seniors Limited sitting;
CONTACT: info@vanportmosaic.org
Afternoon Program (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM):
Panel Discussion: “Point #10” with Mr. Kent Ford, historians, educators, and activists examining the Black Panther Party’s impact on housing, education, and justice.
Film Screening: Sting Like a Bee, a Vanport Mosaic short documentary.
Narrated Slideshow: “Remembering the Legacy of Portland’s Black Panther Party” by Mr. Kent Ford, sharing personal memories and historical insights.
Suggested Donation: $10/general, $5/students & seniors.
Ticketing: bit.ly/allpower2025
Evening Program (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM):
Black and Indigenous Solidarity Dinner and Story Share
Join a communal dinner led by Master Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. and Joshua Hood, inspired by Black and Indigenous foodways. Facilitators and guests will share stories tied to Point #10, emphasizing the role of food, land, and water in fostering liberation and empowerment.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is specifically for those who identify as Black or Indigenous or have ancestral ties to these cultures.
Suggested Donation: $10/general, $5/students & seniors.
Ticketing: bit.ly/allpower2025
ADDITIONAL EVENT: Special Film Screening at the Oregon Historical Society
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM, In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society, join us for the premiere screening of the filmed performance Walking Through Portland with a Panther: The Life of Mr. Kent Ford, All Power!, a new Vanport Mosaic solo play written by Don Wilson Glenn, directed by Damaris Webb and featuring La’Tevin Alexander, and was filmed under the direction of Nora Collie. Originally presented as a sold-out production two years ago, the play also toured last year. The play celebrates the legacy of Mr. Kent Ford, co-founder of Portland’s Black Panther Party chapter. Incorporating archival footage and storytelling, it explores the legacy of local resistance, lost neighborhoods, and the unsung leaders of protest and revolution.
Join us after the screening for a discussion with Mr. Kent Ford and collaborators.
When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Where: The Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Tickets: Free and Open To The Public
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About Vanport Mosaic: Vanport Mosaic is a memory-activism platform dedicated to amplifying, honoring, and preserving silenced histories to understand our present and create a future where everyone belongs. The organization's core values include telling stories WITH, not ABOUT, communities. Vanport Mosaic has received numerous awards, including the Oregon Heritage Excellence Award, the Spirit of Portland Award, and recognition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for using historical places as catalysts for a more just and equitable society. vanportmosaic.org
Note to Journalists: Vanport Mosaic, Ken Ford, and other featured guests available for print, online, and broadcast interviews. If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview, please contact Liz Bacon Brownson at media@vanportmosaic.org or by calling 971-212-8034
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2025