UN-APPLICATION IS LIVE! Welcome to Rising Leaders, the ultimate leadership incubator for young Black men in the Greater Portland area. This isn't your average application. This is the UN-Application, where creativity meets purpose. The Un-Application is a fresh approach that gives you the freedom to express yourself in your own way, through video, art, music, […]
Join us for an interactive event centered around promoting healthy habits, celebrating history and community safety. Free Food, Haircuts, and Community Vendors
We Are Back Home Art Exhibition for First Thursday with Drae Slapz! Come check out Word is Bond’s brand new art exhibition in the Pearl District this Thursday, February 5 from 5-8 pm. Doors open at 5 PM, and DJ starts at 6. Drinks available, free & open for all ages.
Join Word is Bond for a discussion with the three artists behind the We Are Back Home exhibition, photographer Jason Hill & executive director Lakayana Drury. Tammy Jo Wilson moderates this thoughtful discussion that peels back the layers of the exhibition to talk about creating art, empowering young Black men, and the importance of going back home. This is […]
Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Second Annual Word is Bond & FRIENDS Banquet! As we honor Pioneer Black Firefighter Month & Pioneer Black First Responder Month! Join Us for the 2nd Annual Word is Bond & FRIENDS Black History Month Banquet! Celebrate with us as the City of Portland proclaims February 2026 as […]
We Are Back Home is the debut exhibition by Word Is Bond, in partnership with Art in Oregon.
First Thursday Receptions –February 5th : 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Panel Discussion – February 17th : 5:30 – 8:00 PM
