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Why this Portland youth mentorship leader remains ‘toxically optimistic’ amid anti-DEI climate
Why this Portland youth mentorship leader remains ‘toxically optimistic’ amid anti-DEI climate
Why this Portland youth mentorship leader remains ‘toxically optimistic’ amid anti-DEI climate

Published on: 01/26/2026

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“Creating a sense of belonging and having kids know that their lived experience matters is something extremely powerful,” said Eric Knox, founder of Holla Mentors and the Holla School in east Portland.

Like many of those who strive to serve young people of color, Eric Knox says he’s navigating a difficult political and economic moment.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/01/why-this-portland-youth-mentorship-leader-remains-toxically-optimistic-amid-anti-dei-climate.html

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