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SOUTHERN OREGON — ARE YOU READY TO LAUGH?The BASE Comedy Jam fundraiser returns to the Historic Holly Theatre on Saturda...
06/01/2026

SOUTHERN OREGON — ARE YOU READY TO LAUGH?

The BASE Comedy Jam fundraiser returns to the Historic Holly Theatre on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for one unforgettable night featuring Mike E. Winfield, Just Nesh, Comedian CP, host Carl Lee, , special entertainment, VIP experiences, and nonstop laughs.

This isn’t just a comedy show.

It’s an experience.

VIP includes early entry, exclusive mezzanine access, food, refreshments, and opportunities to meet the entertainers.

Last year was incredible.

This year is bigger.

This year is better.

And this year tickets will go fast.

Get your tickets today:

https://hollytheatre.ticketspice.com/redirect/f3bfb77c5a3c49cda0d1f381381f3faa?utm_source=qrcode&utm_medium=print

August 29, 2026
Historic Holly Theatre
Medford, Oregon


More Than A Comedy Show. An Experience.

05/19/2026

Many people know Malcolm X.

Far fewer know the Malcolm behind the headlines.

As a young student, Malcolm once shared that he wanted to become a lawyer. His teacher reportedly told him that becoming a lawyer was “no realistic goal for a Negro” and encouraged him toward something smaller.

Imagine that.

Imagine brilliance meeting limitation before it even had a chance to fully bloom.

But Malcolm X refused to let the world define his possibilities.

One of the most extraordinary and lesser-known parts of his story came later while incarcerated. Malcolm became so hungry for knowledge that he copied entire dictionaries by hand—page after page, word after word—to build his vocabulary and educate himself. He would read long after prison lights went out, using hallway light shining into his cell because learning had become bigger than circumstance.

Knowledge wasn’t a hobby.

Knowledge became freedom.

And then came the “X.”

Not decoration. Not style.

The X represented a name taken, an identity erased, and a question left standing:

Who were we before history renamed us?

Malcolm X was more than a speaker. More than a symbol. More than a quote.

He was a student. A father. A truth-teller. A protector. A builder.

And perhaps his greatest lesson:

Your beginning does not decide your ending.

Happy Malcolm X Day.

We remember. We honor. We continue the work.

Legacy

Malcolm X Day | May 19th (BASE STORY) - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/may-19-malcolm-x-day-the-man-they-couldnt-silence....
05/19/2026

Malcolm X Day | May 19th (BASE STORY) - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/may-19-malcolm-x-day-the-man-they-couldnt-silence. Many know Malcolm X. Fewer know the full story. As a young student, Malcolm dreamed of becoming a lawyer and was told that goal was "unrealistic." Later, while incarcerated, he copied entire dictionaries by hand and read by hallway light after lights-out—turning knowledge into liberation. Malcolm X wasn't just a voice. He was proof that your beginning does not decide your ending. Happy Malcolm X Day. We remember. We honor. We continue the work.

Growth looks different for everyone. 🌱Our BASE youth had another amazing experience with Talent Maker City, combining cr...
05/17/2026

Growth looks different for everyone. 🌱

Our BASE youth had another amazing experience with Talent Maker City, combining creativity, hands-on learning, design, and self-expression.

Group 1 continued painting the pottery they created last month using an ombré technique, bringing their original creations to life with color and personality. Group 2 planted succulents while waiting for their custom 3D planters to finish printing learning patience, creativity, and the beauty of building something from the ground up.

From art and innovation to planting seeds and creating with purpose, our youth continue to remind us that growth isn’t only about getting bigger, it’s about discovering who you are, expressing yourself, and creating something meaningful.

Every experience. Every opportunity. Every moment matters.

Invitation: Say Their Names Candlelight Vigil - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/invitation-say-their-names-candlelight-vi...
05/14/2026

Invitation: Say Their Names Candlelight Vigil - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/invitation-say-their-names-candlelight-vigil

Join us for the “Say Their Names” Candlelight Vigil, an evening of remembrance, reflection, storytelling, and community healing leading toward the unveiling of Micah Blacklight’s sculpture, Ancestor’s Future: Crystallizing Our Call.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Wesley Hall – Ashland
7 PM

Together, we remember. We honor. We transform.

All are welcome.

BASE Comedy Jam Sponsor Opportunity - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/base-comedy-jam-sponsor-opportunityThe BASE Comedy J...
05/06/2026

BASE Comedy Jam Sponsor Opportunity - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/base-comedy-jam-sponsor-opportunity

The BASE Comedy Jam helps support youth programs, leadership development, cultural opportunities, mentorship, and community work serving Black youth and families throughout Southern Oregon.

If you want your business connected to one of Southern Oregon’s most exciting cultural events while helping strengthen our community, now is the time.

ONE NIGHT.
BIG LAUGHS.
BIGGER IMPACT.

Join BASE's Racial Equity Liaison Committee - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/join-bases-racial-equity-liaison-committeeTh...
05/04/2026

Join BASE's Racial Equity Liaison Committee - https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/join-bases-racial-equity-liaison-committee

This is a proactive group that helps support our community, strengthen communication, and respond thoughtfully to racial concerns, school-related issues, and interactions involving policing in Southern Oregon.

If you are interested, or if you know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to connect.

Please feel free to share.

https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/base-juneteenth-2026-is-coming-please-read-important-vendor-scam-alert 🚨 IMPORTANT JUNETEE...
04/29/2026

https://mailchi.mp/baseoregon/base-juneteenth-2026-is-coming-please-read-important-vendor-scam-alert 🚨 IMPORTANT JUNETEENTH ALERT 🚨

BASE’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Pear Blossom Park, but we also need to warn our community:

We have been notified that scammers are pretending to represent BASE and are trying to sell fake vendor spots for our Juneteenth event.

Official vendor registration and event communication only come through:
www.baseoregon.org
Official BASE email addresses
Official BASE social media pages

Please share this message so no one is misled.

04/23/2026

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