The Kijani Collective PDX

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We are a Black-led coalition working collaboratively across sectors to advance climate resilience, environmental justice, and economic empowerment for Black communities and solve problems in our own community.

🗳️ YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE. 🗳️Oregon Primary Election ballots are due TONIGHT by 8:00 PM PST! Every ballot cast is a cha...
05/19/2026

🗳️ YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE. 🗳️

Oregon Primary Election ballots are due TONIGHT by 8:00 PM PST! Every ballot cast is a chance to shape the future of our communities, schools, environment, housing, transportation, and local leadership. ✨

If you still need to drop off your ballot, we’ve shared Portland-area ballot drop box locations across the city. Swipe through for details and find the closest location to you.

📍 Ballots must be submitted by 8 PM
📍 Track your ballot status online
📍 Make your voice heard

Voting is one of many ways we build collective power and advocate for the future we deserve. Let’s show up for our communities. 🖤

Ready to build your voice, sharpen your advocacy skills, and make real impact in your community? ✊🏾🌍The Kijani Collectiv...
05/17/2026

Ready to build your voice, sharpen your advocacy skills, and make real impact in your community? ✊🏾🌍

The Kijani Collective is excited to pilot our Policy Advocacy Training Program, designed for young adults ages 18–24. Through hands-on learning, guest speakers, and engaging curriculum, participants will gain tools to navigate advocacy, civic engagement, and environmental justice.

✨ $450 stipend upon completion
✨ June 22–26
✨ 3-hour sessions
✨ Limited spots available

Scan the QR code to fill out the interest form! 🖤

🌱 PLANT POWER MESSAGE OF THE SEASON 🌱☆ Stinging Nettle or Urtica dioica ☆Nettle is rich in iron & minerals that nourish ...
05/16/2026

🌱 PLANT POWER MESSAGE OF THE SEASON 🌱

☆ Stinging Nettle or Urtica dioica ☆

Nettle is rich in iron & minerals that nourish the blood, strengthen the body, and ease seasonal allergies. Indigenous communities & African-American folk healers have prepared it in soups, teas, and spring tonics to restore energy after winter. As the weather warms, nettle supports circulation, hydration, and renewal while the body adjusts to longer days and rising heat.

Every season, will be bringing you Messages - bits of information and knowledge on the magic of plants and things found in the natural 🌎.



Hey Kijani Fam!We are calling on the Portland Black Community to tap in with us at The Kijani Collective PDX by taking s...
05/11/2026

Hey Kijani Fam!

We are calling on the Portland Black Community to tap in with us at The Kijani Collective PDX by taking some time to complete a quick, but important survey intended to help center OUR voices and needs when it comes to climate justice.

"The Black Portland Climate Resilience Survey" aims to collect real experiences from community members regarding how extreme heat, cold, and poor air quality are impacting our lives and the community that surrounds us. This survey will help us identify community needs during extreme weather events and share ways to prepare for future climate challenges.

✔️ Takes 15 minutes or less
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Open to Black-identifying adults (18+) living in Portland
✔️ Enter to win one of seven $150 gift cards

📅 Deadline: August 31, 2026

To complete the survey please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBL7M79

04/30/2026

The 2026 Black Student Success Summit was a success!

The Kijani Collective was on hand to provide opportunities and information to our young people, and talk with them about their take on our current environment. We've got lots of work to do but we're so glad that there are many amazing young people to do the work alongside us. Congratulations BEAM VILLAGE on a successful summit. It is an honor to have you as a partner.

04/09/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday Y'all! Here's a throwback from summer 2025 where Kijani members gathered at Black Future Farms and endeavored to come up with a "Kijani Jingle." 😂

🎶 This is only Pt 1, so stay tuned for more!
..But while you wait, fill out the " Black Portland Resilience Survey found in our bio and here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBL7M79

You'll have the chance to win a 150.00 gift card AND your response will help us know to know what our communities need during times of emergency ( and everyday life) so we can be a resource.

If you're interested in joining or supporting the collective's work visit https://www.kijanicollective.org/

Thank You to Black Future Farm for hosting us! 💖

👑Fannie Lou Hamer, The Great, who coined the term "I'm tired of being sick and tired" was a leader, organizer, singer an...
03/01/2026

👑Fannie Lou Hamer, The Great, who coined the term
"I'm tired of being sick and tired" was a leader, organizer, singer and farmer during the Civil Rights Movement.🌹

Mrs. Hamer was an organizer for Mississippi's Freedom Summer and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) that mobilized youth throughout the country to come to the south to register Black people to vote and break Jim Crow Laws utilizing non violent tactics.

🚜Fannie Lou Hamer also founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative which sought to uplift Black People by providing food, education & housing. Mrs. Hamer was also co-founder of the National Women's Political Caucus.

Although Ms. Hamer was not an Oregon native,
her efforts influenced many and put a National
spotlight on the horrendous violence that
Black people endured trying to exercise their rights.

We remember and honor Mrs. Hamer for her
courage to inspire us to stand up for our rights!

📯FYI !!! Oregon Primaries: May 19, 2026

This Black History & Futures Month we celebrate Portland native and Stateswoman, Ms. Avel Gordly. Ms. Gordly has had a t...
02/13/2026

This Black History & Futures Month we celebrate Portland native and Stateswoman, Ms. Avel Gordly.

Ms. Gordly has had a tremendous impact as a civil rights and social justice advocate championing environmental justice, education and mental health reform.

On behalf of The Kijani Collective, Thank You for your great contributions, Ms. Gordly!




The Black Portland Climate Resilience Survey is collecting real experiences from our community about how extreme heat, c...
02/13/2026

The Black Portland Climate Resilience Survey is collecting real experiences from our community about how extreme heat, cold, and poor air quality are impacting our lives — and how we prepare, adapt, and care for our families. Your voice helps shape solutions, resources, and advocacy that reflect us.

✔️ Takes 15 minutes or less
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Open to Black-identifying adults (18+) living in Portland
✔️ Enter to win one of seven $150 gift cards

This is about building a climate-resilient future for Black Portland — together.

📅 Deadline: April 22, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code to participate.

It's time to protect PCEF. Funds that Portland citizens voted to allocate to combat the effects of climate change and in...
02/12/2026

It's time to protect PCEF. Funds that Portland citizens voted to allocate to combat the effects of climate change and increase climate justice are being eyed by wealthy special interest groups to be used to increase policing. This is insane.

Show up tomorrow (and bring friends) to say NO!
We need all of us to fill the courtroom.

Day: Friday, February 13th,
Time: 1pm
Multnomah County Courthouse
1200 SW 1st Ave Portland, OR

Thank You to Coalition of Communities of Color for rallying and leading this effort!



🌿MARSHMALLOW ROOT - PLANT POWER MESSAGE OF THE SEASON With so much going on, lets continue to remember to draw upon the ...
01/31/2026

🌿MARSHMALLOW ROOT - PLANT POWER MESSAGE OF THE SEASON

With so much going on, lets continue to remember to draw upon the strength and protection from Great Mother Earth. In every season, even in winter, she is here for us and holds us (literally). This winter we share the message of Marshmallow Root, a powerful root of protection that cools the throat and organs in times of inflammation.

Native to North Africa and used in Egyptian remedies, marshmallow root also reminds us of our rich heritage... of a heritage and culture we can tap into and call upon, always.

Stay uplifted family!



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Every season, Kijani will be bringing you Messages - bits of information and knowledge on the magic of plants and things found in the natural 🌎.


NaturalHealing
LandStewardship PlantMessages
Herbalism Healing
Portland PDX
PlantPower

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