Some of the most important work happening today rarely makes headlines. This annual report captures how, in 2025, we pursued our vision to ensure that every person and community has the power to help shape the structures that shape their lives.

OBI is a think-and-do tank dedicated to building a world where every person—no matter their race, class, education, gender, politics, religion, ability, or background—is recognized and valued.

At OBI, we aim to not just produce new research or analytical frameworks, but to share that knowledge to our communities and develop practices for building just futures. This report recaps the work we did in 2021 — summarizing just some of our key events, publications, and activities — and features a letter penned by Director john a. powell.