Approaching Trauma | New Mask Requirements | Black Businesses

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What does a trauma-informed virtual meeting look like? How can organizations that serve children and families take pandemic-related trauma into account as they consider reopening? These are the kinds of questions that Trauma Informed Oregon and the Native Wellness Institute have been thinking through since March. Both organizations are well-versed in trauma and healing and they’ve had to adapt their skills to continue to serve people in the “new normal.” We hear from Native Wellness Institute executive director Jillene Joseph, and Trauma Informed Oregon director Mandy Davis.

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued new public health mask requirements Monday similar to those in Washington state. Most people must now wear masks outside in public places where social distancing is difficult in addition to indoor public spaces. Indoor social gatherings are also limited to 10 people statewide. We talk with Oregon Health Authority director Patrick Allen.

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Stephen Green has done a lot of thinking about the barriers that Black business owners face in Portland — access to capital, a wealth gap and economic inequity writ large. Green is the founder of PitchBlack, an event to uplift and invest in Black entrepreneurs. He says he sees the uprising against police violence and anti-Black racism as a possible turning point if white business leaders can show their commitment with more than just statements about equity. He recently created a website asking businesses and individuals to commit "to move beyond statements and pledges. To move toward attainable and measurable goals." We talk with Green about his vision.

Kaylee Domzalski

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