Race and society

Our librarians selected these resources to illuminate history.

Art and culture

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
The NMAI cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts, including objects, photographs, archives, and media covering the entire Western Hemisphere.
Nicole Neidhardt — ARTIST HIGHLIGHT
Nicole Neidhardt, a Diné artist, creates vibrant illustrations, murals, and more. She illustrated the children’s book When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith.

Activities and events

Local events
Visit BASE Southern Oregon's event calendar to see upcoming community events.
Queer Indigenous Gathering
The tenth annual Queer Indigenous Gathering in March 2025 at Southern Oregon University will bring together past speakers to collaboratively create a curated book of art, poetry, essays, and interviews.
Alebrijes coloring pages
Learn about and color fantastical Alebrijes (whimsical creatures or spirit animals) and animals native to Mexico.

Dive-in to a specific subject

Explore historical documents, immerse yourself in diverse cultural perspectives, and discover an extensive array of educational resources related to race and society.

Nicole Mann: The first Native American woman in space

Discover the inspiring journey of Marine Colonel Nicole Mann, who made history in October 2022 as the first Native American woman to travel to space.

COW CREEK EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER

Access the Takelma language dictionary, explore educational materials, listen to restored audio and more.

PBS Latino Experience

Explore this PBS collection featuring films documenting the U.S. Latino Experience.

OREGON BLACK PIONEERS

Explore digital exhibits on the rich history of Black pioneers throughout Oregon.

The history of racism in Southern Oregon

Join NBC5 for a three-part mini series covering the history of racism in southern Oregon.

Part 1

Look back at Oregon’s history with race and uncover some difficult realities.

Part 2

NBC5 breaks down the last 100 years of Oregon's history.

Part 3

Learn how minorities feel they’re treated in the Rogue Valley.

Local resources

BLACK SOUTHERN OREGON ALLIANCE
Black Southern Oregon Alliance brings people together to enhance educational and economic opportunities for all Black/African Americans and People of Color.
BASE: BLACK ALLIANCE & SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
BASE serves to create a supportive community where Black people in Southern Oregon feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves
COALITION FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
The Coalition of Communities of Color addresses socioeconomic disparities, institutional racism and inequity of services experienced in our area.

Archives and encyclopedias

CHINESE AMERICANS IN OREGON
Explore everything from the Oregon Trail and Native Americans, to the arts and archeology of Oregon. Learn about the Cantonese-Chinese during the Pioneer Period in the 1850s.
HISTORIC OREGON NEWSPAPERS
Search and access complete content for historic Oregon newspapers dating back to 1946.
NDNHISTORY RESEARCH
Browse a collection of essays on the history and anthropology of Oregon's indigenous tribes.