Voters or legislators in six states have made it (almost) impossible for states or local jurisdictions to operate race- and gender-conscious programs, like mandatory sub-contracting goals: California, Washington, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, and Oklahoma. State governments and local jurisdictions in these six states are limited to race- and gender-neutral measures, meaning no overt preferences based on race or gender. The anti-affirmative action measures passed in these states also impact public employment and higher education.
The Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley brings together researchers, organizers, stakeholders, communicators, and policymakers to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society in order to create transformative change.