john a. powell
john a. powell, Ph.D., is the director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, where he is a Professor of Law, African American, and Ethnic Studies.
Why Diversity Didn’t Save Tyre Nichols
The killing of Tyre Nichols complicates a common narrative: that the key to countering racism in our institutions is simply to diversify.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Understanding Our New Racial Reality Starts with the Unconscious
Egalitarian goals can be undermined by deeply rooted implicit biases, says john a. powell. To address racial discrimination, we need to look inward.
