
ORABSE's 50th Anniversary Gala
Fri, May 16
|Double Tree Lloyd Center
You're Invited! Join us for ORABSE’s Second Annual Gala — Celebrating 50 Years of Black Educational Excellence


Time & Location
May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Double Tree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA
About the Event
The Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators (ORABSE) invites you to an unforgettable night of joy, reflection, and unity as we honor five decades of championing Black educators and students across Oregon. This year, we also proudly celebrate our visionary founder, Dr. Ernest Hartzog, who turns 97, and the profound legacy he began.
ORABSE is proud to be Oregon’s only organization solely dedicated to the success of Black educators and students. This 2nd Annual Gala will be a celebration of everything we stand for — leadership, legacy, and love for our communities. Expect an evening filled with dynamic speakers, soulful music, powerful connections, and a heartfelt tribute to those who continue to pave the way.
Buy your tickets now and be part of this historic celebration!