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November 12, 2020

Leading for Belonging

On November 12, Professor john a. powell explored the importance of leading for belonging at a Webinar offered through the Transformational Education Leadership program.

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October 27, 2020

OCASI 2020 Executive Directors’ Forum

On October 27, 2020, Director john a. powell gave the keynote at the 2020 Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) Executive Directors' Forum. The theme of the conference was Transformation: Race, Recovery and Belonging. Director powell...

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October 23, 2020

Building Belonging in Rockford, Illinois

On October 22 and 23, 2020, Director john a. powell spoke to members of the communities of Rockford and DeKalb, Illinois, in events organized by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Northern Illinois University. Both communities have an interest in...

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October 15, 2020

Race and Social Equity for Community Leaders

On October 15, 2020, Professor john a. powell was a keynote speaker at the annual conference of the Urban Libraries Council. Professor powell discussed the importance of public spaces in healing a divided society and the role of structures in...

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October 9, 2020

john a. powell on Building Belonging in a Time of Othering

“We can’t breathe.” In many ways, this expression captures the conditions of our time -- whether it be the final words of those dying at the hands of police brutality, at the mercy of a viral pandemic, or for life itself on the planet. We know that...

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April 20, 2020

Video: The Perils and Promises of Fair Housing in the SF Bay Area and California

On April 20, john a. powell appeared via video to present on "The Perils and Promises of Fair Housing" as part of the Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California's Fair Housing Conference 2020 Series. Professor powell addressed the history of fair...

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February 26, 2020

john a. powell on Gentrification and Housing Displacement in Kansas City

On February 26th, Director john a. powell provided the afternoon keynote for Project Equality’s 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Summit focused on combatting gentrification in Kansas City, MO. Following a morning keynote from the Institute’s Senior Fellow...

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February 3, 2020

Co-Creating and Leading: Moving Forward a Society of Belonging in a Time of Othering

On February 3, 2021, Institute director john a. powell delivered a keynote address for the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s Leadership Learning Series.

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January 17, 2020

john a. powell presents in Manchester, New Hampshire at the New England Community Action Partnership

On January 17, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Director john a. powell spoke at an event held by the New England Community Action Partnership about addressing poverty and economic inequality and bringing these issues to the forefront of the 2020...

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January 16, 2020

Video: john a. powell on structural racism and housing (King County)

On Thursday, January 16, Professor powell gave a keynote in King County (Seattle) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day event focused on King County’s equity and racial justice priorities. The audience included community members, King County elected leaders...

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November 1, 2019

Othering and Belonging in the Criminal Legal System

On November 1 2019 , Director john. a. powell, along with Professor Rachel Godsil, presented to an audience of U.S. Attorneys and federal judges in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the morning session, powell shared his thoughts on belonging, the...

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October 25, 2019

Video: john a. powell keynote to Oregon's Community Action Agency

On October 25, 2019, Director john a. powell gave a keynote address in Beaverton, Oregon to members of the region’s Community Action Agency and members of the communities they serve. Director powell presented on the frameworks of belonging and...

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October 22, 2019

john a. powell on Racial Inequity and Economic Justice in Urban Planning

On October 22, 2019, Professor powell gave the 2019 Charles Causier Memorial Lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Professor powell's keynote focused on racial equity and economic justice in urban...

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September 28, 2019

john a. powell Keynote at Detroit’s Water Equity Summit

Haas Institute Director john a. powell and Wendy Ake, Director of the Just Public Finance Program presented their work at the Detroit Water Equity Summit in September, 2019. The keynote and breakout session emphasized the ways access to public...

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September 13, 2019

john a. powell Keynote at the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) in California

On September 13, 2019, Professor powell gave a keynote at the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) in California. Professor powell's keynote focused on targeted universalism and addressed initiatives such as Canada's culture pass, trust in...

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January 19, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Community Conversations at OMCA: Reclaiming Democracy, Building Belonging

Register here Add to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCalendar | Outlook 365 | Outlook Live OBI is excited to partner with the Oakland Museum of California's Spotlight Sundays to introduce “Community Conversations,” a new series of conversations will create...

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December 12, 2024

California renews OBI opportunity map for 8th consecutive year

BERKELEY: The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) has reapproved the use of an opportunity map developed by the Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) and its partners, California Housing Partnership and the Terner Center for Housing...