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10/27/2026

Dear Friends,

The Coalition of Black Men invites you to We Stand Tall, a celebration of Michael “Chappie” Grice’s life and legacy. Chappie spent more than 50 years as an educator and mentor in our schools and co-founded the World Arts Foundation, behind Portland’s annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He shaped generations, and we’re coming together to honor him.

Please join us:

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church — Fellowship Hall
Portland, Oregon
Music by The Yugen Music Project

We’d be honored to have you there. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly: https://form.typeform.com/to/gjKkH4hf

Whether you knew Chappie for decades or by reputation, this is a chance to stand together and celebrate a life of purpose and a legacy of impact. The flyer is attached; please share it with anyone who would want to be part of the day.

10/27/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder: RSVP for the Chappie Grice Celebration!

Join COBM as we celebrate Chappie Grice and his impact on our community! Enjoy an evening of connection, refreshments, appetizers, and live music by The Yugen Music Project. 🎶

Please take a moment to RSVP using the link below. We look forward to celebrating with you!

🔗 RSVP here: https://form.typeform.com/to/gjKkH4hf?typeform-source=www.google.com

10/23/2026

The Coalition of Black Men is pleased to officially announce the celebration of Michael “Chappie” Grice — “We Stand Tall.”

This evening will be filled with memories, legacy, and joy as we celebrate the person we knew and loved: Michael “Chappie” Grice.

Chappie’s impact on Portland went far beyond any single program or organization. Through his commitment to young people, mentorship, community leadership, and creating opportunities for others, he helped strengthen connections and open doors for generations of Portland youth and families.

His work reminded us that showing up for your community can change lives—and that a true legacy is measured by the people you inspire and the lives you touch.

We’ll come together to honor that legacy with appetizers, refreshments, and a live performance by The Yugen Music Project.

Come celebrate his life. Come honor his work. Come stand tall.

🖤 We Stand Tall.

10/22/2026

COBM Program Engagement Coordinators Caleb, Carlos, and Jon were proud to attend the Center for Black Excellence Black Unity Breakfast, joining community leaders and educators for an important conversation about the experiences and challenges facing Black children in our schools.

We heard from a powerful panel featuring Kimberlee Armstrong, PPS Superintendent; Sahaan McKelvey, Director of Advocacy & Engagement at Self Enhancement, Inc.; and Kali Thorne Ladd, social entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, CEO, and advocate for children.

The conversation centered on a question that matters deeply to our work:

What do our Black children need from us—and what are we willing to do as a community to make it happen?

At COBM, we believe the answer starts with presence, mentorship, advocacy, partnership, and action. Our young people deserve adults who will listen to them, stand with them, and invest in their future.

We’re grateful to be part of these conversations—and even more committed to bringing what we learn back into our classrooms and community.

The work continues. The responsibility is ours. 🖤

10/20/2026

The wait is over. COBM is back in the classroom. 🖤

This week, we begin another season of mentorship, growth, accountability, and brotherhood across all four schools.

We’re asking our young men to show up ready—ready to learn, ready to grow, ready to be accountable, and ready to challenge themselves.

This work is bigger than one class or one day. It’s about building relationships, creating opportunity, and helping young men recognize the potential they carry.

4 schools. 1 mission. A generation worth investing in.

Let’s get to work.

10/19/2026

A coalition is more than a group of people. It’s a commitment to stand together.

In Portland, we’re building brotherhood, strengthening communities, and investing in the next generation through mentorship, leadership, and accountability.

Our presence is our promise. Our work is our purpose. Our legacy is what we build together.

Coalition of Black Men.
Where Brotherhood Builds Legacy.

10/16/2026

Why become a member of the Coalition of Black Men?

Membership is more than just joining an organization—it’s an opportunity to be part of the work.

As a COBM member, you stay connected to what we’re doing in the community and in the classroom. Members are invited to participate in meetings, learn about our programs and initiatives, and see firsthand how we’re supporting young men.

Your membership dues also help support our mission and the work we do with our mentees, helping provide resources, programming, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

Your membership helps us build. Your support helps us serve.

Join COBM, stay connected, and invest in the work happening in our community.

10/14/2026

We asked our mentees one simple question: How are you feeling right now?

Then we gave them the space to answer honestly—one word at a time.

What you see on this page is more than 13 words. It’s 13 young people being given permission to pause, reflect, identify what they’re feeling, and know that their voice matters.

At COBM, mentorship is not just about telling young men what they should do. It’s about taking the time to understand who they are, where they are, and what they may be carrying.

Sometimes mentorship looks like guidance. Sometimes it looks like accountability. Sometimes it looks like a conversation. And sometimes, it looks like simply giving a young man a piece of paper and the freedom to say, “This is how I feel today.”

We believe meaningful mentorship starts with relationships—and relationships start with listening.

Our goal is to create spaces where our mentees can be honest without judgment, develop the language to express themselves, and build the confidence to advocate for what they need.

These are their voices. We’re here to listen. 🖤

10/13/2026

🖤 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS.
CHECK ON YOUR PEOPLE. CHECK ON YOURSELF.

It’s time to be intentional about mental health awareness—not just when someone reaches a breaking point, but every day.

Behind every smile, every joke, and every “I’m good” could be someone carrying more than they know how to express. Sometimes, the people who show up for everyone else need someone to show up for them, too.

As a community, we have a responsibility to create spaces where our brothers and sisters feel safe enough to speak, strong enough to seek support, and supported enough to know they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

10/07/2026

Every young man deserves someone who sees his potential, challenges him to grow, and helps him recognize what’s possible for his future.

That’s what mentorship is about. It’s about showing up, building relationships, creating opportunities, and making sure our boys know they don’t have to figure everything out on their own.

At COBM, we’re proud to create that space for Black boys in our community.

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