Condemning Donald Trump is Not Enough

Islamophobia is contingent upon the construction and reification of a homogenized Muslim “other” who should be viewed suspiciously, scrutinized, dehumanized, and excluded from “our” societies.

Othering & Belonging: A Framework & Analysis for a Fair and Inclusive Society (Communities Creating Opportunity)

December 14, 2015 On Monday, December 14, Executive Director john a. powell helped Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO) in developing an evaluation matrix for CCO community organizing and leadership development. john focused on recognizing how our...

From Poverty to Prosperity: An Opportunity Framework and Analysis for Economic and Social Mobility in Kansas City Region

On Monday, December 14, Executive Director john a. powell helped Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO) in developing an evaluation matrix for CCO community organizing and leadership development. john focused on recognizing how our inputs result in...

Positions with the Othering & Belonging Institute

The Othering & Belonging Institute regularly hires student researchers at key intervals during the academic year. When specific needs arise, please look for postings here. If there are no current postings, the Institute has no current open positions...

Facts & Findings: Companion to the Farm Bill Report

The companion research brief Facts and Findings summarizes the main findings and solutions that are found in the full report.

Contracting for Racial Equity

Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement.

Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity

Racial equity tools are designed to integrate explicit consideration of racial equity in decisions, including policies, practices, programs and budgets.

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government

This Resource Guide is based on the lessons learned from practitioners, as well as experts from academia and advocacy organizations.

The US Farm Bill

In a report examining the US Farm Bill, the Haas Institute finds that corporate control and structural racialization within the US food system leaves marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by the agricultural policies and outcomes generated by the Farm Bill.

Marginalization of the Have-Nots: Unraveling a Complex Problem

Over the weekend of October 16, Executive Director john a. powell held a residency with 250 Executive Board Members of the SEIU in Dublin, Ohio. Speaking to an audience of SEIU members from Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, john's Friday keynote...