Lower Columbia Diversity Project

The mission of the Lower Columbia Diversity Project (LCDP)  is to engage pro-actively with diversity issues in the region,  educate the community on the benefits of diversity,  tolerance,  and inclusion,  and provide a forum through which individuals,  groups,  and organizations may address concerns relating to diversity in the community.

Upcoming events are listed below and in the right column. We will post details as they are firmed up, mark your calendars.

LCDP Events:

• Thursday, August 2nd – Community Booth at the River People’s Market – 3-6 pm
• Tuesday, August 7th – Conversation Project: Why Aren’t There More Black People in Oregon? – 7-9 pm
• Saturday, September 22nd – Religious Diversity: Islam – 2-4 pm

Other Events:

• Saturday, May 19th – Jazz and Gospel Music Concert presented by The North Coast Chorale – 7:00 pm Performing Arts Center (16th & Franklin, Astoria)
• Sunday, May 20th – Jazz and Gospel Music Concert presented by The North Coast Chorale – 2:00 pm at Performing Arts Center (16th & Franklin, Astoria)

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tomented.” – Elie Wiesel