Themes, Guiding Questions & Tracks by Rachelle Galloway-Popotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26 O&B26 Louisville Themes & Tracks en-us 2025-08-28 10:33:42 UTC 2025-12-10 22:47:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4cd.png bridging for democracy gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574110726 2025-09-08 15:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574110726 Learning in Real Time https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574415571 2025-09-08 18:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574415571 That bridging is both a moral commitment and strategic, results https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416457 2025-09-08 18:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416457 how do we live under authoritarianism gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416462 2025-09-08 18:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416462 embodying belonging https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416527 2025-09-08 18:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416527 Belonging in action: Securing democracy and bridging divides https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416554 2025-09-08 18:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416554 how do we navigate intersectional identities in a political environment that abhors differences in favor of homogeneity https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416580 2025-09-08 18:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574416580 Bridging in motion or Courage to Bridge https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417359 Examples of bridging and the bravery it takes from across the country/world, in different contexts. maybe highlights different stages of bridging, challenges, and messiness of bridging

]]> 2025-09-08 18:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417359 how is complexity-thinking helpful to resistance and despair gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417529 2025-09-08 18:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417529 navigating this political moment by building belonging for all https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417613 2025-09-08 18:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417613 Bridging under autocratic rule? https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417767 2025-09-08 18:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417767 Remaining hopeful and compassionate https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417914 2025-09-08 18:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574417914 Unconditional Belonging https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418328 2025-09-08 18:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418328 How do we still bridge in the face of authoritarianism https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418524 2025-09-08 18:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418524 https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418531 How do we push back against division in a time of such divisiveness?

]]> 2025-09-08 18:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418531 How to connect the local context of Kentucky and the global in a way that makes sense https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418842 2025-09-08 18:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574418842 Belonging and the planet as a key part of advancing belonging for all. https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419202 2025-09-08 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419202 How cultural strategists reshape the possible https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419447 2025-09-08 18:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419447 how do we nurture joy, rest and ease as we also work to create belonging in a contentious political environment? https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419773 2025-09-08 18:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574419773 How do we resist the urge to use hate and ignorance as a mode of political discourse and attitude, even when trying to engage with others through a medium of love and compassion becomes frustrating? https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420310 2025-09-08 18:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420310 How do we fight back and build under authoritarianism? https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420682 2025-09-08 18:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420682 How can we extend belonging to one another? and experience the practice of it https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420790 2025-09-08 18:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574420790 Love in Action: targeted universalism in challenging times https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574423069 2025-09-08 18:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574423069 intergenerational co-creation - like engaging high school and other students gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574428044 2025-09-08 18:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574428044 collective meaning-making gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574430875 2025-09-08 18:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574430875 How do we discuss what we want as a future or alternative collectively https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574432792 2025-09-08 18:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574432792 future forecasting and different thinking/imagining/building for belonging https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574433936 2025-09-08 18:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574433936 What is the future we want our systems transformed into https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574435893 2025-09-08 18:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574435893 how we design moments and ways of participation together gallowaypopotas https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440143 2025-09-08 18:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440143 The fight for Belonging: Bridging toward a future we build together https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440643 2025-09-08 18:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440643 Belonging and Bridging are revolutionary paths towards a just and prosperous world (as a way to counter the criticisms of being too soft in these times) https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440766 2025-09-08 18:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574440766 Do we have to address AI/tech/belonging? https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574444405 2025-09-08 18:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574444405 Belonging is.. Agency https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574446113 I wonder about the role of agency in belonging, and a focus on voices for the future -- discussions on the depth of belonging. Maybe this is related to the poster exhibit.

]]> 2025-09-08 18:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574446113 Prentis Hemphill on the somatic, healing and caring for one another skillfully and through practice https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574450177 2025-09-08 18:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574450177 Folks from the SFMOMA/OBI events https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574451143 Kamau Bell, Dulce Sloan, Ericka Huggins, Amber Johnson (and others that I will send along soon)

]]> 2025-09-08 18:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3574451143 https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582537672 Here are some ideas floating around:

1) Writing our Future: Narrative Visions (could incorporate radical imagination, the importance of our narrative in this moment)

2) (similar but more closely tied to the Unconditional Belonging narrative framework) Our Voice for the Future: Unconditional Belonging

3) Building off of Ashley's comment/Sarah's comment on joy/rest... but maybe a track focused on how we keep ourselves going. I think of things like- the power of community, practicing important (real and deep) self-care


]]> 2025-09-12 19:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582537672 https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582542312 In looking at the conference goals, might we again do a track on the economy. I wonder what it might look like to update/carry on the work in this from last session... I could also imagine discussion about big corporations/political power being a focus.

]]> 2025-09-12 19:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582542312 Celebrating the region and the people of the region - social, cultural, political contributions (to the US and globally) as well as acknowledging its complexity and challenges https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582699361 Could be woven into the conference in several ways: performances; collaborating with local artists and cultural makers, movements, change makers, institutions, etc.; a main stage session


Also speaks to this goal: Clear lessons are gleaned from Kentucky, the US South, and regional movements and leaders on struggles against structural marginalization

]]> 2025-09-13 01:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582699361 Centering the Rural South/ Rural America https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582714262 2025-09-13 01:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582714262 Religion, faith, spirituality https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582720543 Thinking about the role religion, faith, and spirituality plays in the South and connecting with spiritual leaders that are doing bridging and belonging work in the region - also thinking about our audience and people attending

]]> 2025-09-13 01:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3582720543 Humor and comedy in the face of authoritarianism https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585266101 I think folks are looking for ways still to find community through joy and laughter in the face of everything that is going on. Could be related to a space for folks to explore mental health options? Richard's recent event with W. Kamau Bell could be an example of this?

]]> 2025-09-15 11:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585266101 Belonging and bridging in action https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585270049 This goes to the idea of creating a space for a select amount of attendees/orgs to present inspiring and courageous presentation boards in one space for people together. We can designate times throughout the wknd for this to happen. Attendees can just approach each presenter next to their presentation (poster boards /digital etc..) to ask questions, relate to their work and also to network.


]]> 2025-09-15 11:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585270049 Creating social networks for afterhours https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585277300 Expanding on this discussion, but maybe we can identify networks for people to connect through social gatherings outside of the conference space during the wknd with each other through ie... groups with geographic proximity, industry/sector similarities etc... finding local businesses/restaurants/bars for them to use. Explore the music scene ie... jazz clubs, bluegrass and country music scene.


]]> 2025-09-15 11:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585277300 Conserving your mental well-being in the face of authoritarianism: The importance of creating spaces for yourself and community to step away from the daily onslaught of current events. https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585283013 Ie... nature, physical movement, sports, comedy, humor, new family activities ... reality tv? This could also be an interactive space for folks to express what they have been doing to each other.

]]> 2025-09-15 11:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585283013 Courage in the face of autocratic rule https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585292010 Why civic institutions can't sit on the sidelines during this moment in time. Moving from a survival mindset to a growth and proactive belonging and bridging mindset. How preserving what your organization stands for, despite threats to funding, is a form of resistance during this time... eg.. OBI Gaza Letter? Berlin conference discussion on Gaza?

]]> 2025-09-15 11:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585292010 Telling your stories of bridging and belonging https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585294136 This could be a talk or a theme for the space related to attendee poster boards/presentations idea.

]]> 2025-09-15 11:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585294136 Planetary Health + Environmental Justice + Bridging and Belonging https://padlet.com/gallowaypopotas/wireframeob26/wish/3585918481

  • Centering planetary health and looking to OBI's climate justice principles to inform the track:

    • Othering is Fuel for the Climate Crisis <--> The Climate Crisis is Fueling Othering

    • Climate Solutions Must Be Rooted in Belonging

    • We Expand the Circle of Concern by Bridging (expanding who and what counts in creating and implementing solutions for the climate crisis)

    • All Our Labor is Needed (Global solidarity)


  • Curating sessions that are focused on US communities, places, and regions across the South and Midwest

  • And also South to South (US South to Global South) visions and strategies for advancing global solidarity and resilience - bridging types of knowledge, rewriting the rules, building new systems, etc.



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