Oregon Nikkei Endowment continues celebrating its 20th year with a rededication of the Japanese American Historical Plaza in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The celebration of this award-winning landmark commemorating civil rights will include special guests: Justice Michael Gillette of the Oregon Supreme Court, Consul General of Japan Takamichi Okabe, Portland City Commissioner, Nick Fish, former Portland City Commissioner Mike Lindberg, former Poet Laureate of Oregon Lawson Inada, and a special poetry collaboration with Sisters of the Road, Transition Projects, Street Roots, and Portland-area students.
Festivities continue at the Bill Naito Legacy Fountain, with community sponsored music, crafts, food and beer. Entertainment includes Portland Taiko, the Minidoka Swing Band, and The Slants. For more information, call 503-224-1458, email info@oregonnikkei.org, or visit the Oregon Nikkei Endowment website.
This event is made possible in part by the Neighbors West-Northwest Neighborhood Small Grant Program.
Date: Friday, July 30
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Naito Pkwy between SW Harrison St & NW Glisan St
