A Beloved Community through Radical Belonging
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Institutional Diversity will offer two opportunities, rooted in community, dialogue, and praxis, to explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings on inclusion and consider how they help shape the conditions for, in the spirit of bell hooks, a beloved community at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó. We believe a beloved community can be achieved through radical belonging. Please join us for two opportunities to engage in dialogue and service.
Space for both events are limited. Please use the link below to RSVP and reserve your seat.
Engage
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from noon - 1:00 pm in Greywood 105 - Lunch provided
Over lunch and guided dialogue, we will explore Ben McBride’s four key concepts of radical belonging, drawn from Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging. A free copy of Ben McBride's "Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging" will be provided to all participants. Participants are welcome whether or not they have read the book.
A free copy of Ben McBride's "Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging" will be provided to all participants.
Serve
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Gray Lounge - Dinner provided
Join Students for Education, Equity & Direct Service (SEEDS) for dinner and dialogue as we reflect on our experiences with direct service and its role in amplifying Dr. King’s teachings on inclusion. Participants will help pack 200 All Year Hygiene Care Kits, each filled with essential winter items and snacks, for distribution at .
The Blanchet House is a Portland nonprofit organization that serves anyone who comes to their doors without judgment.