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In December, Director john a. powell spoke at The Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri about the divisiveness that this country faces and the "fear of the other" that plays into these divisions. Using examples of presidential candidates, powell elucidated how people separate themselves from one another in order to achieve political power or popularity. While in Kansas, powell also led workshops with other Kansas City area groups, including area foundations and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. Read the write-up on john's visit in this Kansas City Star article.
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Research Assistant Hossein Ayazi gave a lengthy interview on WORT 89.9 FM to discuss the recent Haas Institute Farm Bill report. Hossein explained how certain policies within the largest agricultural piece of legislation, a $956 billion omnibus bill, perpetuate racial and socioeconomic disparities. Hossein also addressed the power exercised by corporations in the US food system and agricultural policy, advocating for a food sovereignty movement that will benefit all. Listen to the radio segment and download the report.
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Practicing law for social change
In a recently released book The Lawyer as a Leader about lawyers working for leadership and advocacy in social justice, Director john a. powell is featured as one of the transformative leaders effecting change. The book was authored by Dr. Artika Tyer.
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TOMORROW!
Thursday, January 14
9:00 a.m.
AFL-CIO Headquarters
815 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20006
The AFL-CIO, in partnership with Demos and the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society, will host a roundtable on race-baiting in the 21st century. The panelists will discuss the intersection of race, the economy and the impact of the 2016 election with the launch of Ian Haney-Lopez’s new report “Race and Economic Jeopardy For All: A Framing Paper for Defeating Dog Whistle Politics.” More information.
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Tuesday, January 19
6:00 p.m.
Deepa Iyer Book Talk
Deepa Iyer, author of We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future, will discuss her new book about the ongoing impact of post 9/11 narratives and policies on South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh communities—and what to do about it. Book signing to follow.
UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Library
30 Stephens Hall, Berkeley CA
More information
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