Black in the Gorge

We are an inclusive community group for those who self-identify as Black/African American, Black bi-racial or Black multi-racial and their families here in the Columbia River Gorge!

03/26/2026

Come see Nova Warren's work on display in The Black Infinity House art exhibit curated by August Oaks WED-SUN noon-5 PM.

"My expression is centered around pouring out what I can no longer hold" - Nova Warren

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Proceeds from our Black History Month programming support Columbia Center for the Arts & Black in the Gorge

03/26/2026
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03/08/2026

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In 1985, Dr. Tina Castañares came to Hood River with a simple goal. Make healthcare available to everyone.

She opened a small private practice downtown and charged $10 per visit. No one was turned away if they could not pay.

In 1986, La Clínica del Cariño officially opened with federal funding, and Dr. Castañares served as its first physician. The clinic quickly became an important part of the community and delivered half of the area’s babies in its early years.

Her work laid the foundation for what is now One Community Health.

As we get closer to our 40th anniversary this August, we are taking time to reflect on how it all started. Women’s History Month is a chance to recognize leaders who stepped forward, saw a need, and built something that continues to serve generations.

Dr. Castañares helped change healthcare in the Gorge, and her impact is still felt today.

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En 1985, la Dra. Tina Castañares llegó a Hood River con un objetivo sencillo: hacer que la atención médica fuera accesible para todos.

Abrió una pequeña consulta privada en el centro de la ciudad y cobraba 10 dólares por visita. No rechazaba a nadie por no poder pagar.

En 1986, La Clínica del Cariño abrió oficialmente con fondos federales. La Dra. Castañares fue la primera doctora de la clínica. Muy pronto, la clínica se volvió una parte importante de la comunidad y, en esos primeros años, atendía aproximadamente a la mitad de los bebés que nacían en la zona.

Su trabajo ayudó a crear la base de lo que hoy es One Community Health.

Ahora que nos acercamos a nuestro 40.º aniversario este agosto, estamos tomando un momento para recordar cómo empezó todo. El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer es una oportunidad para reconocer a las líderes que vieron una necesidad en la comunidad y trabajaron para crear algo que sigue ayudando a muchas generaciones.

La Dra. Castañares ayudó a cambiar la atención médica en el Gorge, y su impacto todavía se siente hoy.

02/27/2026
This was such a fun and therapeutic evening!!
02/20/2026

This was such a fun and therapeutic evening!!

Such an honor and a good time! Thank you  Think Out Loud  for this incredible opportunity to feature us!!! Our segment f...
02/20/2026

Such an honor and a good time! Thank you Think Out Loud for this incredible opportunity to feature us!!!

Our segment featured three of our Black in the Gorge members, Co-founders, Evelyn Charity and Steph Harris who also is a featured artist as well as August Oaks, the curator of “Black Infinity House”. Please listen to and enjoy our segment by clicking on the linl below!

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/19/hood-river-art-exhibit-black-history-month-tol/

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