Beyond the Chaos: Building Popular Movements in a Time of Uncertainty

Beyond the Chaos: Building Popular Movements in a Time of Uncertainty

Join us at USC for our 2025 Turpanjian Event with Scholar Dr. Rishi Awatramani.

By USC Equity Research Institute

Date and time

Friday, May 9 · 2 - 4pm PDT

Location

USC Michelson Hall (MCB)

1002 West Childs Way MCB 102 Los Angeles, CA 90089

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Scholars and activists alike have struggled to make sense of and respond to the rapidly unfolding efforts to remake the U.S. state and economy in a more nationalist and anti-democratic mold. Social movements face a central dilemma in this time of uncertainty: they seek to block the worst attacks while building a popular response that is broad and powerful enough to chart a new way forward. On this panel, prominent organizers and researchers explore how social movements are navigating this complex political terrain of our present day and the role of research in documenting and supporting that work.

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Light refreshments and parking provided. More details coming soon.

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USC Equity Research Institute

The USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute provides forward-looking, actionable research to support community-based organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.

ERI’s accurate, community-centered data and analysis are the basis of new narratives for equity. Our forward looking, actionable research supports the ecosystem of change by identifying new opportunities for investments, solidarity, and power building.

ERI’s key activities include:

-Producing data-driven analysis and rigorous research to inform movements and policy

-Leading convenings and communications that deepen and broaden our reach into key audiences

-Engaging in strategic collaborations that leverage our strengths for broader impact; and

-Modelling an effective, sustainable, and racially-just research center.

We work with cross-sectoral partners from a range of nonprofits, community organizations, foundations, research centers, government agencies, the university community, and businesses who align with our mission, vision, and approach to data and analysis.