“You know, I can remember him talking about I am somebody and reminding that, you know, there is a a value uh to each and every person in the community, but uh just, you know, being strong as African-Americans, but being unified as a people group and standing up for each other. that that was really a big thing…” — Demond Hawkins, President

Members of the Eugene Springfield NAACP are mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist and politician who died Tuesday at age 84. Vice President April Broadnax said she remembers watching Jackson on TV during her childhood. She said those times spent watching him are a part of what motivated her to pursue a career in activism.

More than 100 community members gathered at Clear Lake Community Center to learn about and discuss local actions in the face of the Trump administration's "attack on human rights."

The Eugene-Springfield NAACP held an informational press conference and Q&A in the spirit of Lewis' "good trouble" ideology.

"Our civil rights are under attack," said Eugene-Springfield NAACP President Demond Hawkins, addressing the crowd. "It's not just my civil rights and your civil rights. It's not just my friends and my neighbors, it's your friends and your neighbors."

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene-Springfield NAACP branch is inviting the community to the historic Mims House this Friday, June 28th from 4-8 p.m. for a community health and resource fair.

Organizers say there will be information about the Oregon Health Plan, overdose prevention kits, and no-cost health screenings.

There will also be an opportunity to receive a free acupuncture session.