E-Newsletter Archive

An Archive of past issues of our bi-weekly newsletter.

‘Happy in the end’: Wicked teaches us to bridge across differences, find belonging without othering

I believe the dance floor is a representation for belonging. And dancing a symbolic act to bridge with whomever is willing to dance with you. I mean, a dance floor can literally be created anywhere. A street corner or sidewalk plotted down with...

Blog: The Multi-Headed Authoritarian Populist Coalition — and Its Fault Lines

As I try to make sense of European and American politics, the image that keeps coming to mind is that of a hydra. In Greek mythology, a hydra is a mythical serpent with multiple heads that grow back when cut off; persistent, multifaceted, and...

FAQ: Racial Equity Legal Guidance

This FAQ is was created to accompany our more robust legal guidance document, Advancing Racial Equity: Legal Guidance for Advocates. Is consideration of race in public policymaking or public programs illegal or unconstitutional? As a follow up then...

Crip Spacetime: Access, Failure, and Accountability in Academic Life

On February 13 we hosted author Dr. Margaret Price to discuss her new book, Crip Spacetime: Access, Failure, and Accountability in Academic Life. In her talk Dr. Price, who is a Professor in the English Department and Director of the Disability...

Our Collective Moment: Spiritually-Based Activism in 2025 and Beyond

On January 21, 2025, john powell participated in a Zoom conversation with PICO California about how othering, belonging, and bridging (a practice of belonging) relate to their faith-based community organizing, empowering spiritually-centered people to create systemic change. The audience consisted of over 100 members of PICO's network who support a multiracial, class-solidarity society where all can thrive.

Racing to Justice (Second edition)

In Racing to Justice, renowned social justice advocate john a. powell persuasively argues that we have yet to achieve a truly post-racial society and that there is much work to be done to redeem the American promise of inclusive democracy. Gathered...

Living into the Future

In response to constant, increasing threats of housing insecurity and displacement, marginalized communities in California have long fought for the ability to stay rooted in, and collectively shape the future of, the places they call home. Their...

Video: Our Future Economy

What strategies, ideas, skills and relationships will build a future economy that ensures the wellbeing of all workers, communities, and ecosystems? How do we move from the pressing needs and harm today to structures that foster wellbeing for all?

Blog: Trump’s Saber-Rattling is an Ominous Sign of Dangerous Demagoguery

Donald Trump has not yet been sworn into his second term of office, but there are disturbing signs of what may come in his upcoming administration. On January 7, President-Elect Trump told reporters that “ we need Greenland for national security...

Power in Belonging Video Series

En español | Tiếng Việt “I want a better future. For me, for you, and for everyone.” —Tracy La, VietRISE We invite you to learn from the multiracial and intergenerational bridging between Vietnamese and Latinx communities in Orange County, California...

Blog: Is India inclusive? A personal perspective

I recently returned from a month-long trip to India, my birth country. It was exciting, exhilarating, invigorating, and above all gave me an opportunity to re-experience the culture, the people and the connections. Of all the visits I have made since...

From Algorithms to Embryos

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is not new—the first IVF baby was born in 1978. However, improvements to laboratory technique and advances in understanding of human physiology have made IVF more successful and more widespread. Along with...

Racial Disparities in California’s Homeownership Rates

In this brief, we present our analysis of homeownership in California by race. We looked at changes in homeownership rates for five racial and ethnic groups: Hispanic, non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic AAPI, and people of other races in California over the past five decades.

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...

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E-Newsletter Archive

An Archive of past issues of our bi-weekly newsletter.
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The Future of Eritrea

Eritrean diaspora professionals with different views will discuss their vision and ideas for the future of Eritrea’s politics. Representative of the Eritrean government have also been invited to participate.

‘Happy in the end’: Wicked teaches us to bridge across differences, find belonging without othering

I believe the dance floor is a representation for belonging. And dancing a symbolic act to bridge with whomever is willing to dance with you. I mean, a dance floor can literally be created anywhere. A street corner or sidewalk plotted down with...