This exhibit highlights six stories of men who lived in the “peculiar paradise” called Oregon; a beautiful eden like place where the peculiar institution of slavery cast a shadow and yet the human spirit prevailed.
~ The Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers


On Jan. 30, be sure to attend “Stories from a Peculiar Paradise,” 6 p.m. at Reed Opera House, Trinity Ballroom. Presented by Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers and Salem Multicultural Institute.

This is the kickoff event for an exhibit at the World Beat Gallery, running from January 30 through February 15. The Gallery is on the second floor of the Reed Opera House.

For more information, email Erin@salemmulticultural.org