PDX AfroSOC advocates for and builds power with local Black/POC Socialists of Color and their communities within Portland Metro and SW Washington counties. We pursue this work to help build a multiracial working-class base, the only viable strategy for securing a socialist future.

Through public and internal education and agitation, we aim to continue the legacy of the Black radical tradition, as well as the radical traditions of other oppressed minorities. Our goal is to act as a network that will support and develop AfroSOC members as leaders in the organization.

Membership + Supporter Forms

Join the Portland AfroSOC Metro Discord and Signal Chat

Sign up to access our Signal Chat, get updates, and connect with other Black and POC socialist organizers across the Portland Metro and SW Washington areas.

Help us rebuild Portland AfroSOC’s local structure by joining and/or co-chairing a committee!

Get Involved

Third Sunday of the Month - Business Meetings @ 6pm

Check out our other upcoming events here.

Differences between General Supporter and Active Member in Portland AfroSOC

General Supporter: is any individual who has expressed interest in the caucus and wishes to remain informed or tangentially engaged.

Criteria:

• Subscribes to the caucus communications list
• Engages with the caucus via social media, events, or community word-of-mouth

Rights:

• May attend public caucus events
• May receive caucus updates and calls to action
• Not eligible to vote on caucus business

Active Member: an BIPOC-identifying individual who consistently participates in caucus activities and contributes to the health and growth of the community.

Criteria for Active Status:

To maintain active status, a member must complete at least two (2) of the following engagement actions within a 3-month period:

• Attends a caucus meeting, training, or political education event
  

• Participates in an organizing action (virtual or in-person)
  

• Contributes to a working group, campaign, or project
  

• Supports another member (e.g., tech help, rideshare, childcare, translation)
  

• Submits a creative, written, or strategic contribution (e.g., proposal, feedback, art, facilitation)

Rights:

• Eligible to vote on caucus decisions and direction
  

• May participate in working groups and internal caucus processes
  

• May be nominated to facilitation or leadership roles

Accessibility Clause:

Participation may be fulfilled via remote, asynchronous, or non-traditional means. The caucus affirms that accessibility and flexibility are part of our organizing values.