02/19/2026
We have been celebrating Black History Month throughout February at The Watermark at The Pearl.
This month, we enjoyed various Watermark University programs, including a presentation by guest speaker Gordon Herman on Aretha Franklin, a weekly overview of the history of hip hop, and a hip hop dance routine led by our Community Life Director, Destiny Wigner. Additionally, we participated in an insightful drum circle session hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Aaron Nigel.
As a grand finale, we have one more significant event scheduled in collaboration with the vibrant community in Portland. We are pleased to invite scholars from Portland State University's School of Gender, Race, and Nations, as well as their Departments of Chicanx/Latinx Studies, History, Psychology, and Sociology, to participate in a Town Hall discussion on "The Black Experience in America."
For more information, please reach out to our marketing team at 503-303-1220. Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, at 1:30 p.m.๐๐โค๏ธ