Press/News, Exhibitions & Honors

In Memory of Ray Eaglin By Chuck Armsbury

"Raymond Eaglin, a dedicated comrade and warrior, passed away in 2004. He played a vital role in the revolutionary movements of the late 1960s/early 70s, including organizing chapters of the Black Panther Party and the Patriot Party in Eugene, Oregon. His contributions as an artist and community organizer left a lasting impact.

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Oregon's past and present sports teams and athletes.

"Ray Eaglin was born December 18, 1941 in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Beaumont, Texas where he was an outstanding high school football player. He had an exceptional football career in the Marine Corp before earning a scholarship to the University of Oregon where he was an outstanding defensive lineman in 1965. An injury cut his college football career short, but in 1967 he played professional football for the Eugene Bombers of the Continental Football League....

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Ray Eaglin disrupts the 1969 UO graduation ceremonies.

"A Black artist and writer, who embarked on a personal journey to discover and document the history of Black artists in Portland, Oregon. She felt a deep need to understand how Black artists had survived and thrived in the region and wanted to ensure their stories were preserved...

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Black Mark, Black Legend

"A Black artist and writer, who embarked on a personal journey to discover and document the history of Black artists in Portland, Oregon. She felt a deep need to understand how Black artists had survived and thrived in the region and wanted to ensure their stories were preserved...

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