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October 31, 2017

Video: john a. powell brings Belonging to Bioneers

john powell in his keynote at Bioneers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Photo: Nikki Ritcher. Courtesy of Bioneers) Carrying his message of belonging to the 28th Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, California, Haas Institute Director john a. powell urged an...

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October 18, 2017

How distinct ethnic groups became 'Hispanics'

Cristina Mora, Associate Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley and member of the Haas Institute's Diversity and Democracy cluster, presented earlier this month on her book, Making Hispanics: How Activists, Bureaucrats, and Media Constructed a New American.

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September 30, 2017

john powell's address at El Centro de la Raza's 45th anniversary gala

On September 30, 2017, professor powell gave a keynote address for El Centro de la Raza’s annual Building the Beloved Community Gala, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the organization’s founding. Attended by El Centro members, community members...

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September 28, 2017

john powell hosted by the South East Seattle Education Coalition

On September 28, 2017, professor powell gave a keynote address on identity, belonging, and the role of narratives in creating change. Hosted by SESEC (South East Seattle Education Coalition), this event brought teachers, administrators, community...

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September 18, 2017

john powell hosted by the W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation and the Woods Fund Chicago

On September 18, 2017, professor powell gave a keynote address to a number of executives and board members from prominent foundations from across the country. Hosted by the W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation and the Woods Fund Chicago, this...

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July 13, 2017

john a. powell presents bridging framework at the London School of Economics

On June 14, 2017 at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics, Haas Institute Director john a. powell presented at the conference Challenging Inequalities: Developing a Global Response.

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June 20, 2017

Contra Costa Housing Forum

Director of Research Stephen Menendian gave a keynote talk at the Contra Costa Housing Forum on June 20th, 2017 in Pleasant Hill to more than a hundred housing activists, policymakers, and advocates on how to respond to the California housing crisis...

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June 1, 2017

The Resilience of Racism Conference 2017

On June 1, professor john a. powell gave the opening keynote for Equal Justice Society's Resilience Against Racism Conference. In years past, this event has been ref e rred to as the Mind Science Conference, and has consistently reached a broad...

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May 1, 2017

2017 Othering & Belonging Conference

Director john powell gave the keynote address at the Haas Institute’s 2nd annual Othering & Belonging Conference in Oakland, CA. Speaking to an audience of over 900 people, professor powell spoke to the new forms of Othering that emerged following...

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March 20, 2017

Thinking Ahead with J. Bradford DeLong

On March 14, 2017, J. Bradford DeLong gave a presentation for the talk, "Clearing the Way: How can government promote shared prosperity?" Download the presentation here or click on the image to your left.

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March 13, 2017

2017 Population Health Forum

The 2017 Population Health Forum was held on March 13, 2017, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch. This year’s theme “The Impact of Spatial Racism on Health” featured presentations by john powell, Director of the Haas Institute for...

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March 6, 2017

Multnomah County's Trauma-informed Care Learning Series

On March 6, Director john a. powell, in partnership with HIFIS Senior Fellow Julie Nelson, presented a day long workshop on trauma-informed care for members of the Multnomah County Health and Human Services Departments. Click here to download the...

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February 21, 2017

On Race & Privilege with Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

At the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Kansas, Director john powell was featured in "On Race & Privilege," an event that focused on structural racism and white privilege. In conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., author of Everyday white People Confront...

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February 18, 2017

World Meeting of Popular Movements

February 17, 2017 On Friday, February 17, HIFIS director john a. powell opened the regional U.S. gathering of the World Meeting of Popular Movements in Modesto, California. Speaking to an invite-only audience of 20 U.S. bishops—including the second...

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February 9, 2017

Thinking Ahead with Wendy Ake and Tom Sgouros

On February 9, 2017, Wendy Ake and Tom Sgouros gave a presentation for the talk, "A Dignified Retirement: Who should write the rules?" Download the presentation here.

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December 3, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00pm EST

The Power of Bridging Book Launch

Join us in john powell's hometown of Detroit, Michigan to celebrate the launch of his new book, The Power of Bridging. We will gather on the Wayne State University campus for an evening of celebration and inspiration. Meet john as...

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November 12, 2024

Belonging without Othering

On November 12, 2024, john powell gave a keynote speech at the Nonviolence Factory about how othering and belonging relates to their organizing work. The audience consisted of fifty-five human rights activists involved in speaking out against authoritarianism from around the Euro-mediterranean region.