Feb 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Gathering Voices, Nonviolence, North America, Peacebuilding, Racial, Social Justice
Eric Ward is executive director of the Western States Center, located in Portland, Oregon. A nationally-recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements, hate violence, and preserving inclusive democracy, Eric brings over 30 years of leadership in...
Aug 21, 2020 | Black Lives Matter
The Western States Center convened a live Emergency National Briefing from Portland. Speakers included U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D, OR) and FOR’s Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson.