Marion Malcolm’s signature activism strategy was simple: Show up.
Whether it was for a cause, a friend, or a moment when the opportunity to make a difference mattered most, she was there. And she brought others with her.
Malcolm was a well-known social justice organizer in Eugene and Springfield and lived by the “Respectful but Relentless” motto she later gave to Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect. Known for her assertive but human approach, her mentorship of other activists, and her humor, Malcolm changed lives in her drive to make her corner of the world a more just place…