Join over 9,000 learners on OBI University (OBIU), where free, interactive courses cover key topics like othering and belonging, bridging, and structural racism. We’re excited to launch three new courses in the Targeted Universalism series! Following the foundational course What is Targeted Universalism?, the expanded series now includes:
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Complete the full four-part series to earn a certificate of completion and showcase your expertise on social media, resumes, or professional portfolios. Start learning today and see how Targeted Universalism can drive equity and belonging in your work! |
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Blog: The Corruption Paradox
Why do some political leaders thrive on anti-corruption rhetoric, even when accused of corruption themselves? In her latest Connecting the Dots piece, Míriam Juan-Torres, Head of Research at the Democracy & Belonging Forum, explores how authoritarian populists successfully frame their narratives in a way that uses accusations of wrongdoing and even convictions as proof that they are threatening the establishment, standing up for the "true people," and challenging a rigged system.
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Impact Story: What belonging looks like in data After attending our recent Data Equity Convening,
urban planner and community connector Fatima Elkott was inspired to write about what belonging can look like in data. Her story highlights how one local agency is rethinking its dashboards—moving from punitive metrics to those centered on care, connection, and community wellbeing. Read the full impact story.
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In the third and final installment of our series on Arab Women and Feminist Visions, speakers explored the intersections of equity, belonging, and feminist organizing across the Arab region and diaspora — the full recording is now available to watch. |
On April 23, a panel of international experts looked back at the 1955 Bandung Conference, which was a significant milestone in restructuring global governance systems in the post-World War II era.
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Hosted by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, journalist Shereen Marisol Meraji sits down with john a. powell to discuss his new book The Power of Bridging and how bridging can help connect people across deep divides. Watch the powerful conversation now! |
In April we hosted Dr. Diane Tober, an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama Department of Anthropology and Institute for Social Science Research, to presents on her new book, Eggonomics: The Global Market in Human Eggs and the Donors Who Supply Them. The talk was facilitated by Haas Distinguished Chair Osagie Obasogie. OBI co-sponsored this talk with the Center for Genetics and Society. |
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On April 15 our Community Power and Policy Partnerships team hosted its second event in the "Our Future Economy" series looking at strategies, ideas, skills and relationships to build a future economy that ensures the wellbeing of all workers, communities, and ecosystems. Watch a recording of this interactive session of dialogue and playful community building exercises here. |
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Stephen Menendian, Assistant Director at the Othering & Belonging Institute, will deliver a keynote on structural racism and policy reform at the 2025 CAMEO Network Summit in Sacramento. Taking place May 28–29, this two-day event brings together changemakers to explore power, narrative, and systems change. |
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In KQED's State of the Bay episode: “Butterflies Back in Presidio, Fair Housing in Bay Area, Travel Tips with Matt Kepnes”, Stephen Menendian shares his expertise on fair housing challenges in the Bay Area, providing key insights into efforts to promote equitable communities.
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Our recent Brownfields report was covered in this short Planetizen article, titled, "From Blight to Benefit: Early Results From California’s Equitable Cleanup Program."
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Program director Eli Moore was interviewed for this KQED article, titled, "A Wall, a War Vet and a Fight for Land: One Family’s 50-Year Battle in Livermore."
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john a. powell joins Health Gig on their podcast episode "Belonging, Bridging: john a. powell on the Power of Connection" to share insights from The Power of Bridging and reflect on empathy, equity, and the importance of human connection.
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Dr. Yuria Celidwen, senior fellow at the Othering & Belonging Institute, joins “Psychedelics and the Texas Trip, Part 3: The Road Ahead” to discuss Indigenous wisdom, ethics, and the future of psychedelic research.
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Faculty cluster member Osagie K. Obasogie is featured in Pepper Stetler’s article, “Trumpian ‘Common Sense’ and the History of IQ Tests”, which explores the troubling legacy and impact of IQ testing.
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Don’t miss this Minnesota Star Tribune Op-Ed “Reflections on White Guilt and DEI”, a thought-provoking look at the challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that highlights principles of Targeted Universalism to advance belonging and justice.
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Together, we can make belonging the norm, not the exception. – The Othering & Belonging Institute |
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