Our Own

 

OUR OWN IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT YOU CAN’T SOLVE A PROBLEM WITH A SINGLE SOLUTION. OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SOCIOECONOMIC INJUSTICES THAT HAVE CREATED GENERATIONAL DISPARITIES; MAKING IT A CHALLENGE TO ADVANCE IN SOCIETY. THEIR MISSION IS TO DISMANTLE THESE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND CREATE THE ACCESS NEEDED IN NUTRITION, EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MATERNAL HEALTH, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS TO FURTHER BRIDGE THE GAP TO ENSURE RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTING AND ARCHIVING FOR OUR OWN SINCE 2020. THIS INCLUDES THE CAPTURING OF WELLNESS SPACES AND ACTIVITIES, CAREER TRIPS, COLLEGE PREP AND MORE.

Five people stand on rocky terrain near a large power transmission tower under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Aerial view of hiking trail winding along hilltop with city vista in background.
Modern interior with built-in shelving and blue furniture against checkered floor.
Students walking past yellow USC banner on sunny university campus.
Decorative number designs arranged in a series against a dark background with green foliage.
Three people stand on a wooden pier overlooking a scenic bay with mountains and sunset in the background.
Modern wooden shelving unit with orange wall panels displaying books and decorative objects.
Woman in purple crop top and face mask checks her phone on a trail surrounded by green trees.
Group gathering in building under renovation with exposed wooden framing.
A glass bottle of pressed juice shown in a sequence of close-up product photography shots.
Navy blue hoodie with yellow College & Career Expedition San Francisco CA 2026 Our Own embroidered graphic.
Students walking outside the UC Davis student union building on a sunny day.
Four young women sitting on a graffiti wall outdoors, smiling and posing together on a cloudy day.
Group of tourists posing in front of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on a cloudy day.
Green tree leaves glistening with raindrops on a soft blurred background during a gentle rain shower.
Large group of students posing together outdoors near a flagpole at a sports complex on a cloudy day.
Hoover Tower at Stanford University rises above lush green trees under a cloudy sky.
Four people smiling and posing together outdoors near a modern building.
Topgolf entertainment venue exterior featuring bold signage, glass facade, and guests entering the modern facility.
Man in Lakers sweatshirt viewing KAWS art installation at a museum gallery.
Two people posing in front of a Pinterest 'It's Possible' sign, one on phone, one making a fun gesture.
Tourists walk along a path near the iconic red Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco skyline visible across the bay.
Three young women laughing and conversing at a professional networking event in a modern conference room.
People walking and playing together on a sandy beach with ocean in background.
Person in red hoodie looking at photos on smartphone screen.
Person running on a desert highway viewed through a car rear window on a sunny day.
Person in black Adidas outfit running on dirt road with SUV following behind in arid desert landscape.
Someone playfully hiding inside a large red container outdoors.
Group of students walking along tree-lined nature trail wearing USC apparel.
Looking through a collection of printed photographs laid out on green grass.
Students sitting in rows listen attentively to a speaker during an indoor classroom or seminar session.
Colorful glass juice bottles arranged in a row on a white shelf with green plants in the background.
Line of people gathered outdoors near trees during a group event.
Group of friends posing in front of the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on a sunny day.
Sequence showing skateboarding tricks and jumps being performed in an indoor space.
A woman in black athletic wear and hijab runs along an urban road under a clear blue sky.
A modern studio set with green lighting and white furniture arranged for an interview or talk show segment.
Instructor leads a sound bath session with singing bowls while participants lie on blue yoga mats in a studio.
Minimalist interior hallway with framed artwork on brown walls.
Person in black sweater displays custom painted cartoon character sneakers against light colored background.
A group of people standing together against a white wall wearing casual clothing.
Group of people exercising outdoors in front of a modern building.
A woman stands on a desert roadside beside a parked vehicle, viewed from inside through the window on a sunny day.
Large group photo of people gathered outdoors in a garden setting.
Person wearing bandana face mask and On Running jacket with colorful sunglasses outdoors on a dirt path.
Person exercising with a Pilates ring while wearing a green workout shirt.
Interior view of room under construction with exposed wooden beams and walls.
Students raising their hands in a classroom with fluorescent lighting and white tables.
A professional portrait series showing a person in a black top and blue headwrap.
View from inside a vehicle of a lone person walking on a desert road with power lines and mountains under a blue sky.
Modern locker room interior with blue and gray lockers and bright lighting.
Person playing giant Jenga game outdoors on a sunny day.
Woman jogging on sandy desert dirt road with power lines and rocky mountains in the background under clear blue sky.
People walking along a modern urban sidewalk with gray pillars and buildings.
Group participating in a floor exercise inside a gymnasium with blue walls.
A curved modular seating area with colorful geometric cushions on a wooden floor.
People lying on wooden floor in a row during an indoor activity.
Close-up of hands holding a teal Pinterest logo symbol.
A woman poses confidently beside a green highway sign pointing to Los Angeles in a sunny desert landscape.
Panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge with tourists enjoying multiple viewpoints.
Long conference room filled with attendees seated at tables during a meeting.
People carrying and moving equipment on a sunny sidewalk near buildings.
Wooden fitness equipment or apparatus shown in detail.
Close-up black and white shot of hands gripping exercise equipment.
People gathered in an orange-walled room sitting along built-in benches.
Large group seated on concrete steps in architectural setting.
Yoga instructor leads a seated meditation class with students on blue mats in a bright studio.
View of empty stadium seating and field from inside a sports venue.
Group viewing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from a scenic overlook on a cloudy day.
Modern fitness studio interior with mirrors and black equipment.
Close-up sequence of hands threading white shoelaces through metal eyelets on canvas sneakers.
Minimalist gym space with wooden floors and black workout equipment.
Lounge area with orange curved seating and colorful artwork on dark walls.
Modern shelving display with green plant wall accent.
Interior shelving with decorative objects and artwork against dark walls and moss accent.
Group of people gathered outdoors under trees at a casual event.
People socializing and mingling at an outdoor gathering under covered area.
People sitting and chatting on a concrete ledge at an outdoor event.
People sitting casually on a tan wall outside a building.
Large indoor sports arena with people standing on court holding oversized checks.
Gaming setup with blue LED lighting illuminating multiple monitors in dark room.
Books arranged on wooden surface with round mirrors on yellow wall above.
Wooden shelving unit with pink books and orchid flowers in arched compartments.
Gaming setup with dual monitors, RGB lighting, and custom PC builds on a curved wooden desk.
Three people striking playful poses against a beige wall outdoors.
Large diverse group photo of people posing together outside a building.
Group photo of friends posing casually in an indoor social setting.
Group fitness enthusiasts gathered on an indoor sports field for a workout session.
Large group doing yoga exercises on a football field with stadium seating in background.
Stadium interior showing 'Our Own Black' banner and people gathered on the field below.
Five people standing together against a white background.
Close-up black and white photo of someone holding bicycle handlebars.
Close-up of green sweatshirt with embroidered text detail.
People skateboarding and exercising on a sunny street with trees and buildings in the background.
Group of people exercising and moving together outdoors on a sunny day.
Empty urban street lined with trees and parked vehicles on a bright day.
Modern storefront with white exterior and stylish signage.
Brown paper grocery bags filled with fresh green produce and vegetables.
Workers in matching uniforms loading boxes into the back of a delivery vehicle.