Oneya Okuwobi on multiracial organizations, self care for people of color, seminaries led by people of color

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0:00-8:33
I recently sat in on an excellent workshop where you shared findings from your research. Can you share about that?
8:34-10:15
People of color can feel a sense of alienation in predominantly white organizations. Can you speak to that?
10:16-12:07
In your workshop you mentioned the idea of diversity as "happy talk." Can you share about that?
12:08-15:30
Would you say that multiracial Christian organizations are generally beneficial or detrimental right now in the United States?
15:31-18:34
What is our way forward?
18:35-19:11
What percentage of multiracial congregations do you believe are healthy environments for people of color?
19:12-20:56
Can you talk some more about the importance of understanding and addressing power dynamics?
20:57-24:57
I know you are working on building organizations with new approaches. Can you share about that?
24:58-27:16
With your research you studied the filtering process leaders must go through in order to receive funding to plant a multiracial church. Can you share about that?
27:17-30:18
I know you are passionate about launching Christian colleges and seminaries led by people of color. Why do you feel that is so important?
30:19-32:32
Why do you believe it is important to start something new rather than helping existing colleges and seminaries to change?