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# Word is Bond

A leadership incubator for young Black men

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://wordisbond.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Lessons from Leadership](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/lessons-from-leadership/) - In the heart of downtown Portland, where sleek high-rises meet historic streets, sits Lincoln High School. A newly renovated campus with modern glass windows and open spaces, it stands just blocks away from Providence Park, where crowds flood the streets on game nights. Across the way, the prestigious Multnomah Athletic Club looms, a quiet symbol
- [Young Black Men Are_____. A new kind of Vision Statement](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/young-black-men-are_____-a-new-kind-of-vision-statement/) - When you think of a vision statement, what comes to mind? Usually, they’re clear, concise declarations of what an organization hopes to accomplish in the future. They offer direction, a glimpse of what success looks like, and a commitment to a set of values. Standard stuff, right? But here’s the thing—at Word is Bond, we’re
- [Village Discussion: A Powerful Connection to Community and Family](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/village-discussion-a-powerful-connection-to-community-and-family/) - At the center of any organization claiming to make an impact, one truth stands out: to serve a community, you must be connected to the family. Families are the heartbeat of any meaningful, transformative effort. This philosophy is the cornerstone of our Village Discussions, a program that has shown me, how powerful it is to
- [What Word Is Bond means to Me](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/what-word-is-bond-means-to-me/) - By Feli Songolo, Curriculum Design and Communications Coordinator The New Year brings with it a lot. I love this time because it gives me the chance to pause and reflect on the past year. But like many others, I also feel the pressure—the pressure to do more, to accomplish more, to be more. Sometimes, though,
- [Young Black Men Are Infinite](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/young-black-men-are-infinite/) - When Lex chose the word Infinite to complete the statement Young Black Men Are ___, he wasn’t just filling in a blank. He was making a declaration. A declaration that the potential of young Black men cannot be measured, boxed in, or defined by limits. In D.C., surrounded by the weight of history and the
- [Owning the Narrative: A Young Black Man’s Leadership in Action](https://wordisbond.org/2025/05/29/owning-the-narrative-a-young-black-mans-leadership-in-action/) - Isaiah is about to take his first flight to the East Coast. He’s never been to Washington, D.C., never walked the streets of Philadelphia, never had a real Philly cheesesteak. But when he lands, he won’t just be a tourist. He’ll be a leader. He’s part of Word is Bond’s Spring Leadership Forum, a group

## Pages

- [Home](https://wordisbond.org/) - A Leadership Incubator for young black men Join the movement Make a Donation WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE empowered TO THEIR FULLEST potential? 1 ambassadors enrolled in Rising Leaders, Rights of Passage Program 1 % High school graduation rate 1 ambassadors have participated in global leadership travel experiences 1 ambassadors enrolled in Rising Leaders,
- [Black Star Expedition](https://wordisbond.org/black-star-expedition/) - A once-in-a-lifetime return home The Black Star Homecoming Expedition is the capstone leadership experience of Word is Bond’s three-year Rite of Passage program, Rising Leaders. Ambassadors must complete the first two years of the program in order to be eligible for the Expedition. During the Expedition, ambassadors travel to Accra, Ghana, in West Africa for
- [Contact Us](https://wordisbond.org/contact-us/) - Join the movement Join the Word is Bond Community The Word is Bond community is a place for the entire community. There are many ways you can help empower young Black men with Word is Bond, by contributing your time, talent, or treasure. Mailing Address 522 NW 23RD Ave. Suite J. Portland, OR, 97210 The
- [YOUNG BLACK MEN ARE](https://wordisbond.org/young-black-men-are/) - INFINITE EXPRESSION OF BLACK BOY JOY ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN A space for self-definition, vulnerability, creativity and connection–where stories are not only told, but seen, heard, and honored. Young Black Men Are_____ is a multimedia campaign to reclaim media narratives of Black male identity. This campaign inspires Black youth, creatives, artists, and community to reflect using
- [In My Shoes](https://wordisbond.org/in-my-shoes/) - IN MY SHOES Storytelling and place-making through youth-led walking tours In My Shoes is an interactive storytelling and place-making project that invites community members, elected leaders, and public safety workers to gather for a simple premise: walk, listen, and learn. Curated and led by Word is Bond’s community ambassadors, In My Shoes creates space for
- [Level Up](https://wordisbond.org/level-up-2/) - Level up a monthly pro-social school program SEPTEMBER – MAY Level Up is our school year program that’s all about leveling up as a leader and as an individual. Level Up connects participants with mentors, resources, tools, and workshops that help them achieve their goals and freedom dreams. Each event offers academic support, dinner, and
- [Civic Leadership Forum](https://wordisbond.org/civic-leadership-forum/) - Civic Leadership Forum Public Policy & HBCUs The Civic Leadership Forum is our annual spring break leadership trip to Washington, D.C. focused on public policy and college preparation. It is a government civics class brought to life in real-time. Ambassadors craft a public policy proposal based on a community-based issue of their choice and travel
- [Rising Leaders](https://wordisbond.org/rising-leaders/) - Rising leaders Three-year incubator program Rising Leaders is an award-winning, three-year leadership incubator that empowers young men from across Portland to become confident, community-minded ambassadors. Launched in 2017, the program begins the summer after a student’s freshman year of high school and guides participants through a series of hands-on experiences rooted in self-discovery, leadership, and
- [Who We Are](https://wordisbond.org/who-we-are/) - WHO WE ARE OUR STORY Word is Bond is a nonprofit leadership incubator for young Black men founded by Lakayana Yotoma Drury in Portland, Oregon, in 2017. Word is Bond empowers young Black men, ages 15-20, by creating a pipeline for them to discover their identity, higher purpose, and achieve their wildest dreams. Harnessing the
- [Walking Tours](https://wordisbond.org/walking-tours/) - Walking Tours If you’re interested in scheduling a private tour or have any questions about customizing the experience for your group, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to discuss your needs and help plan a tour that works best for you. REQUEST A PRIVATE WALKING TOUR SUPPORT Word is Bond empowers young Black
- [FAQs](https://wordisbond.org/faqs/) - FAQ Frequently Asked Questions How are youth recruited for the program? Word is Bond recruits participants, known as community ambassadors, to enter our programs at age 15. Youth are recruited from public, private and alternative schools through school-based presentations, social media, peer-to-peer, and parent referrals. About 50% of our recruitment is peer-to-peer. Recruitment is done
- [Programs](https://wordisbond.org/programs/) - Our Programs Our award-winning no-cost programs empower young Black men to learn, grow, and be. Each program is built on our four curriculum pillars: Identity development, global leadership, wealth-building, and health and wellness. Programs RISING LEADERS LEVEL UP CIVIC LEADERSHIP FORUM IN MY SHOES BLACK STAR HOMECOMING EXPEDITION YOUNG BLACK MEN ARE______ July – August
- [Full Screen Header](https://wordisbond.org/full-screen-header/) - DONATE Home About TEAM Programs YBMA campaign contact Home About TEAM Programs YBMA campaign contact PROGRAMS rising leader level up in my shoes spring leadership forum black star expedition resources FAQ events wib shop voices & press walking tours young black men are__ Media empower@mywordisbond.org INSTAGRAM Facebook YouTube Linkedin Twitter
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- [Our Voices](https://wordisbond.org/our-voices/) - Leadership Owning the Narrative: A Young Black Man’s Leadership in Action Isaiah is about to take his first flight to the Read More » Uncategorized Young Black Men Are Infinite When Lex chose the word Infinite to complete the statement Read More » Leadership What Word Is Bond means to Me By Feli Songolo, Curriculum
- [Privacy Policy](https://wordisbond.org/privacy-policy-2/) - Website Privacy Policy This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how Word is Bond (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit our website.We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure

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- [globe - 2 nov](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=globe-2-nov) - A Leadership Incubator for young black men Join the movement Give!Guide Campaign WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE empowered TO THEIR FULLEST potential? 1 ambassadors enrolled in Rising Leaders, Rights of Passage Program 1 % High school graduation rate 1 ambassadors have participated in global leadership travel experiences 1 ambassadors enrolled in Rising Leaders, Rights of
- [INFINITE EXPRESSION OF BLACK BOY JOY](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=infinite-expression-of-black-boy-joy) - INFINITE EXPRESSION OF BLACK BOY JOY ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNA space for self-definition, vulnerability, creativity and connection–where stories are not only told, but seen, heard, and honored.Young Black Men Are_____ is a multimedia campaign to reclaim media narratives of Black male identity. This campaign inspires Black youth, creatives, artists, and community to reflect using a community
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- [WIB Program Opening](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=wib-program-opening) - a monthly pro-social school program
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- [walking tours](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=walking-tours) - an interactive community walking tour In My Shoes is curated and facilitated by the community ambassadors of Word is Bond. The project features walking tours in neighborhoods across. You’re invited to come listen, learn, and reflect on the stories of young Black men that are not often told or listened to. SEE UPCOMING EVENTS
- [program overview](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=program-overview) - program overview SEPTEMBER - MAY Level Up is our school year program that’s all about leveling up as a leader and as an individual. Level Up connects participants with mentors, resources, tools, and workshops that help them achieve their goals and freedom dreams. Level Up runs from September through May annually. Level Up offers a monthly
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- [programs page - events](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=programs-page-events) - Events JUNE 23 - AUGUST 8 2025 Rising Leaders Rising Leaders is our award-winning flagship program, which is the first program we launched in the summer of 2017 MORE EVENTS JUNE 28 - JULY 13 2025 Black Star Homecoming Expedition WORD IS BOND is headed back to Ghana this summer for our third-annual Black Star
- [Un-achievement Section on Who We are page](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=un-achievement-section-on-who-we-are-page) - un-claiming achievement The problem is not closing the achievement gap. It is about closing the investment gap. The importance of our programming cannot be overstated. In Oregon, Black youth makeup only 1.8% of the state’s general population yet account for 15.5% of Measure 11 indictments. Young Black men face huge disparities in our state’s education
- [who we are: old mission and vision section](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=who-we-are-old-mission-and-vision-section) - Our Mission WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL? Our Vision Grounded in our belief that young Black men should define their narrative, our open-ended vision statement invites participants to shape their futures while celebrating infinite expressions of Black boy joy.
- [Partners](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=partners)
- [home1](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=home1) - A Leadership Incubator for young black men Learn more WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL? $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WIB TOURS $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES 1 COMMUNITY
- [The Events Calendar - Dynamic template](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-dynamic-template) - Isaiah is about to take his first flight to the East Coast. He’s never been to Washington, D.C., never walked the streets of Philadelphia, never had a real Philly cheesesteak. But when he lands, he won’t just be a tourist. He’ll be a leader. He’s part of Word is Bond’s Spring Leadership Forum, a group
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- [Main Footer Sticky_wk](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=main-footer-sticky_wk) - STAY IN THE LOOP Be the first to hear from us and exclusive updates. Email Submit LOCATION 522 NW 23RD Ave. Suite J. Portland, OR, 97210 ABOUT CONTACT PROGRAMS WIB SHOP BLOG DONATE YBMA CONNECT WITH US PRIVACY POLICY MADE WITH ❤ BY WKSOCIAL COPYRIGHT © 2025 WORD IS BOND
- [Event Section](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=event-section) - Events JUNE 23 - AUGUST 8 2025 Rising Leaders Rising Leaders is our award-winning flagship program, which is the first program we launched in the summer of 2017 MORE EVENTS JUNE 28 - JULY 13 2025 Black Star Homecoming Expedition WORD IS BOND is headed back to Ghana this summer for our third-annual Black Star
- [Parallex Scrolling](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=parallex-scrolling) - WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL? $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WIB TOURS $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WIB TOURS
- [Carousel Slides for Homepage](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=carousel-slides-for-homepage) - INTELLIGENT LIVING POWERFUL
- [new-footer-template](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=new-footer-template) - BECOME AN AMBASSADOR learn more SHOW SUPPORT STAY IN THE LOOP Be the first to hear from us and exclusive updates. Email Submit LOCATION 522 NW 23RD Ave. Suite J. Portland, OR, 97210 ABOUT CONTACT PROGRAMS WIB SHOP BLOG DONATE YBMA CONNECT WITH US PRIVACY POLICY MADE WITH ❤ BY WKSOCIAL COPYRIGHT © 2025 WORD
- [footer_responsive_prev](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=footer_responsive_prev) - STAY IN THE LOOP JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY. Email Submit ABOUT CONTACT DONATE PROGRAMS WIB SHOP BLOG Email Submit LOCATION 522 NW 23RD Ave. Suite J. Portland, OR, 97210 CONNECT WITH US ABOUT PROGRAMS CONTACT WIB SHOP DONATE BLOG MADE BY
- [home-animation-full-responsive](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=home-animation-full-responsive) - A Leadership Incubator for young black men SHOW SUPPORT WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL? $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WIB TOURS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL CHANGE BY CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP, AMPLIFYING VOICES & FOSTERING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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- [board_responsive](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=board_responsive) - Andrew Campbell Board Chair Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Simona Taylor Treasurer Scott Korb Scott Korb Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels MEMBER AT-LARGE Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Michael Facey MEMBER AT-LARGE Yoseph Ukbazghi MEMBER AT-LARGE James Euscher MEMBER AT-LARGE
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- [side_nav](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=side_nav) - ACTIVATIONS Hamburger Toggle Menu
- [spiring_leadership_page](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=spiring_leadership_page) - Spring Leadership Forum SPRING LEADERS FORUM Word is Bond’s Spring Leadership Forum is a seven-day leadership trip to Washington D.C. focused on public policy and college exploration. It is a government civics class brought to life in real-time where ambassadors engage community members, elected officials, and public servants to shape public policy. During their visit
- [our_team_section_update_01](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=our_team_section_update_01) - Lakayana Drury Executive Director Bill Spigner chief of staff Feli Songolo Curriculum Coordinator Zion Ward Program Coordinator
- [what we do--programs_page_lines_posts](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=what-we-do-programs_page_lines_posts) - What wed do: How our Community Ambassadors describe Word is Bond in one sentence: Word is Bond is the Black experience, a multitude of shared thoughts and words. -Natu. Inspiring, highly intelligent, young Black men working to make the world a better place. -Mar Mar. Word is Bond is an opportunity for young Black men
- [what if young man_from_home_page_section](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=what-if-young-man_from_home_page_section) - WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL?
- [spring_leader_figma](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=spring_leader_figma) - Spring Leadership Forum SPRING LEADERS FORUM Word is Bond’s Spring Leadership Forum is a seven-day leadership trip to Washington D.C. focused on public policy and college exploration. It is a government civics class brought to life in real-time where ambassadors engage community members, elected officials, and public servants to shape public policy. During their visit
- [rising leader figma](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=rising-leader-figma) - RISING LEADERS Rising Leaders is our award-winning flagship program, which is the first program we launched in the summer of 2017. It is a dynamic three-year leadership incubator program that is part internship, part rite-of-passage program. Participants advance through Rising Leaders in leadership cohorts, consisting of young Black men from across the city of Portland,
- [program_figma](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=program_figma) - Aleadership INcubator FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN OUR BEST PROGRAMS ACTIVATIONS Hamburger Toggle Menu Word is Bond is a Portland-born, Black-led nonprofit leadership incubator for young Black men sprouted in 2017. Word is Bond empowers young Black men ages 15-19 years as they transition from boys into young men and find themselves navigating a world that
- [our_team_section_update](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=our_team_section_update) - Lakayana Drury Exicutive Director Bill Spigner chief of staff Feli Songolo Curriculum Coordinator Zion Ward Program Coordinator
- [carousal_part](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=carousal_part) - HEAR WHAT OUR Leaders Have to say. FOUNDER Lakayana Y. Drury The vision of Word is Bond is for young Black men to possess the agency and autonomy to control and advocate for their own lives, reclaim their narratives, and contribute meaningfully to their local communities and collective humanity. BOARD CHAIR Andrew Campbell Word is
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- [team_member_update_01](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=team_member_update_01) - Andrew Campbell Board Chair Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Simona Taylor Treasurer Scott Korb Scott Korb Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels MEMBER AT-LARGE Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Michael Facey MEMBER AT-LARGE Yoseph Ukbazghi MEMBER AT-LARGE James Euscher MEMBER AT-LARGE
- [board_members](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=board_members) - Andrew Campbell Board Chair Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Simona Taylor Treasurer Scott Korb Scott Korb Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels MEMBER AT-LARGE Keith Wilson Emeritus Board member Michael Facey MEMBER AT-LARGE Yoseph Ukbazghi MEMBER AT-LARGE James Euscher MEMBER AT-LARGE
- [out_team_section](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=out_team_section) - Lakayana Drury Exicutive Director Bill Spigner cheap of staff Feli Songolo Curriculum Coordinator Zion Ward Program Coordinator
- [our_team](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=our_team) - Lakayana Drury Exicutive Director Bill Spigner cheap of staff Feli Songolo Curriculum Coordinator Zion Ward Program Coordinator
- [home_desktop_final](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=home_desktop_final) - SHOW SUPPORT WHAT IF YOUNG BLACK MEN WERE EMPOWERED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL? $ 1 K WAGES EARNED FROM SUMMER INTERNS 1 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WIB TOURS 1 OUR SUMMER COHORT GRADUATES A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL CHANGE BY CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP, AMPLIFYING VOICES & FOSTERING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT what we do DEVELOP Word is Bond
- [footer_01](https://wordisbond.org/?elementor_library=footer_01) - STAY IN THE LOOP THERE IS ALWAYS SO MANY THINGS HAAPPENING AROUND . SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DONT MISS THEM OUT Email Submit LOCATION 522 NW 23RD Ave. Suite J. Portland, OR, 97210 CONNECT WITH US QUICK LINKS ABOUT PROGRAMS CONTACT WIB SHOP DONATE BLOG COPYRIGHT © 2024 WORD IS BOND PRIVACY POLICY MADE BY WK
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## Donation Forms

- [Donation Form new](https://wordisbond.org/donations/givewp-donation-form-3/) - []
- [GiveWP Donation Form](https://wordisbond.org/donations/givewp-donation-form/) - []

## Venues

- [1661 N. Wheeler Ave. Portland, OR](https://wordisbond.org/venue/1661-n-wheeler-ave-portland-or/)
- [Secret Grove](https://wordisbond.org/venue/secret-grove/)
- [Above and Coffee](https://wordisbond.org/venue/above-and-coffee/)
- [Akadi Restaurant](https://wordisbond.org/venue/akadi-restaurant/)

## Organizers

- [WK Social](https://wordisbond.org/organizer/wk-social/)
- [WORD IS BOND](https://wordisbond.org/organizer/word-is-bond/)
- [Rising Leader 2025](https://wordisbond.org/organizer/rising-leader-2025/) - 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 UNapplication, where creativity meets purpose. The Unapplication is a fresh approach that gives you the freedom to express yourself in your own way, through video, art, music, writing, or whatever

## Events

- [4th Annual In My Shoes 5k Community Walk](https://wordisbond.org/event/4th-annual-in-my-shoes-5k-community-walk/) - Join us for an interactive event centered around promoting healthy habits, celebrating history and community safety. Free Food, Haircuts, and Community Vendors
- [Rising Leader 2025](https://wordisbond.org/event/rising-leader-2025/) - 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,
- [We Better When We Outside!](https://wordisbond.org/event/we-better-when-we-outside/) - DJ Solo, DJ Afreakano & Word is Bond present: We Better When We Outside! Join us at Secret Grove, an intimate cocktail lounge and music venue in Portland's Pearl District, for an evening of Afrobeats, R&B, & edits, with music and drinks flowing all night. This is a special edition of the We Better When
- [The Mixer - Pop Up | Business Edition](https://wordisbond.org/event/the-mixer-pop-up-business-edition/) - Introducing the Mixer Pop-Up!Join us on Thursday, June 5 at 6 PM for an exciting social mixer — an intimate evening of connection and conversation. One of our featured panelists will be the CEO of Word Is Bond. If you missed the last one, this is your chance to register early — space is limited!If
- [Black Stars | Benefit Dinner](https://wordisbond.org/event/black-stars-benefit-dinner-2/) - Join Word Is Bond for an evening of food, culture, and conversation! 🇬🇭 The Black Stars Benefit Dinner celebrates the rich flavors of West Africa while supporting our upcoming third annual Black Star Homecoming Expedition to Ghana. 🌍 Tickets available with the link in our bio and on our website at mywordisbond.org 🎟️ This summer,

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://wordisbond.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Leadership](https://wordisbond.org/category/leadership/)
- [Community](https://wordisbond.org/category/community/)

## Tags

- [#WordisBondPDX](https://wordisbond.org/tag/wordisbondpdx/)
- [#Ghana](https://wordisbond.org/tag/ghana/)
- [#PDX](https://wordisbond.org/tag/pdx/)

## Event Categories

- [Community](https://wordisbond.org/events/category/community/)
- [Business](https://wordisbond.org/events/category/business/)
- [Fundraisers](https://wordisbond.org/events/category/fundraisers/)