South Coast Equity Coalition

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Think you know your Pride history?

The South Coast Health Equity Coalition and Southern Oregon Coast Pride invite you to take our Pride Trivia Challenge and explore the stories, leaders, and movements that have shaped the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. From Stonewall and STAR to ACT UP, Gay American Indians, and the history of Two Spirit people, this challenge is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate Pride.

🎁 The first 10 people to complete the challenge will receive a Pride Bag filled with swag, flags, and other goodies from Southern Oregon Coast Pride and the South Coast Health Equity Coalition.

✨ To participate:
• Answer at least 6 out of 10 questions correctly
• One submission per person
• All answers can be found within the trivia materials
• Submissions are open through June 20, 2026

A special thank you to Silas Hoffer (they/them) for their incredible research, creativity, and dedication in creating this year's Pride Trivia Challenge and uplifting the histories of Two Spirit, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

🔗 Take the challenge here: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastequity.org/welcome-to-our-pride-t-r-i-v-i-a-challenge

06/10/2026

As of today the you can use SNAP at our weekly farmstand and get a 50% discount on Valley Flora fruit and veggies!

We’re now part of Double Up Food Bucks Oregon, an initiative to make fresh produce more accessible to low income families around the state. Grab your Oregon Trail card and head to the farmstand between 11:30 and 2:30 every Wednesday & Saturday to take advantage of this great program. Please spread the word among your friends and neighbors!

A few things to know if you want to shop with SNAP:
- We can only accept SNAP in-person for drop-in shopping. We aren’t able to process SNAP for online pre-orders.
- Only fresh fruits and vegetables are eligible for the Double Up Food Bucks discount. If you want to purchase eggs, tea, hot sauce or jam you can pay with your SNAP card but will not receive the 50% discount on those items.
- U-pick strawberries are eligible for the Double Up discount but you will have to check out at the farmstand instead of at the u-pick tent. U-pick is scheduled to open this Saturday, June 13th!

06/09/2026

Across Kansas, transgender community members continue to experience the impacts of recent state policies affecting identification documents, access to public spaces, and other aspects of daily life.

Living in a rural community can sometimes make national issues feel distant. Yet solidarity reminds us that distance does not mean disconnection.

Today, we are inviting our community to join us in a simple act of care: writing letters of encouragement, support, and solidarity to transgender Kansans.

Your message can be short or long. It can share hope, kindness, encouragement, or simply remind someone that they are not alone.

Letters can be handwritten, typed, created as artwork, or shared as a personal note.

📧 Email your letter to: [email protected]
📱 Or send it to us through a direct message.

06/09/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, it serves as both a remembrance of that history and a celebration of Black life, culture, and liberation.

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:
• Monday, June 15 | Movie Starts at 5:30 PM
Screening of “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom”
A film screening centering the historical and cultural significance of Juneteenth. Event will be hosted at the Equity Office 555 Hemlock Street, Brookings

• Friday, June 19 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Juneteenth Community Fish Fry
A family-friendly celebration rooted in tradition, featuring food, music, and community connection alongside local organizations. Event will be hosted at the Equity Office 555 Hemlock Street, Brookings

For more information, visit southcoastequity.org

06/09/2026

What an incredible day of community, connection, and exploration along Oregon's beautiful South Coast.

This month, Soul Food Sunday partnered with Southwestern Oregon Community College Southwestern Oregon Community College for a special outing to Sunset Beach, where participants enjoyed tide pooling, beachcombing, coastal walks, and time together in community.

A huge thank you to Forrest Aker for serving as our amazing guide throughout the day! Forrest shared his knowledge of the local ecosystem, marine life, and coastal environment, helping participants experience the wonders of the tide pools in a meaningful and engaging way.

Soul Food Sunday was created by and for Black community members, including biracial and multiracial individuals, to foster connection, cultural celebration, learning, leadership, and mutual support across Coos and Curry Counties. Gatherings like these remind us of the importance of creating spaces where community can come together, build relationships, and experience joy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our partners at Southwestern Oregon Community College for helping make this event possible.

We can't wait to see you at our next Soul Food Sunday gathering!

06/09/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, it serves as both a remembrance of that history and a celebration of Black life, culture, and liberation.

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲:
• Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Community Art Project: Freedom & Jubilee
A collaborative art experience reflecting on themes of liberation, restoration, and self-determination, connecting past and present expressions of freedom. Located at the Equity Coalition, 1934 Newmark Street, Suite B, North Bend, OR, 97459

• Saturday, June 20 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Juneteenth Community Block Party at Black Market Gourmet
A vibrant gathering with live music, dancing, food, and community connection celebrating Black joy and culture. Black Market Gourmet: 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

For more information, visit southcoastequity.org

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

This morning, we gathered at Southwestern Oregon Community College to raise the Juneteenth flag and honor a tradition rooted in remembrance, resilience, and liberation.

As “Oh Freedom” by the Golden Gospel Singers filled the air, we reflected on the generations who fought, dreamed, resisted, and persevered so that we could stand where we are today.

Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of Black freedom, Black joy, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity. It is a reminder that our ancestors’ hopes and sacrifices live on through us.

Today, we hold tightly to the truth that we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams.

May we continue their work by building communities where everyone can thrive, belong, and live with dignity.



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