PRSA Oregon is thrilled to celebrate Black History Month with Hidden Figures of PR, presented by Jade Wright, communications associate with the Museum of Public Relations. This program highlights the often-overlooked Black pioneers whose work helped shape the public relations profession and continues to influence practice today.

Located in Lower Manhattan, the Museum of Public Relations houses the world’s largest PR archive, with more than 5,000 artifacts spanning over a century. Its collection traces the evolution of the field across sectors including financial, medical and military communications, while elevating diverse voices that have long contributed to its growth.

Jade Wright translates archival research into accessible storytelling for today’s communicators. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Manhattanville College and is pursuing a master’s degree in strategic communication at Baruch College.

PR professionals are encouraged to join this timely session to deepen their understanding of the profession’s history—and its relevance for the work we do today.