On November 13, 2012, at the Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan, john a. powell discussed and read from his book, Racing to Justice, touching on themes of the othering process, the unconscious as social, race as a practice of...

October 9, 2012 By Stephen Menendian Fisher v. Texas is perhaps the most consequential case on the Supreme Court’s docket this year, and will determine whether the University of Texas’ efforts to promote diversity and increase educational opportunity...

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In this article, john powell and Stephen Menendian explore the underpinnings of excessive corporate power, and the ways in which the private/public distinction has been used to mask and expand those prerogatives.

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At a 2012 speaking engagement with the Oakland Unified School District, titled “Leading Towards Equity - Targeted Universalism,” john a. powell delves into the concept of targeted universalism and its importance. powell discusses why universal and...

On April 30, 2012, john a. powell gave a lecture on “Implicit Bias, Structural Marginalization, and Targeted Universalism” at The Denver Foundation. powell elucidated the differences between the conscious and unconscious minds; discussed the concepts...

On March 30, 2012, john a. powell gave a lecture at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, as the Scholar in Residence in the area of race and equity. powell presented on targeted universalism as a programmatic and communication...