Producer’s Note* The following episode was recorded the week of April 14, and just earlier this week, we received the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trail. Race Forward has released a statement on our website titled “Derek Chauvin Found Guilty; But Our Work Is Not Done: Race Forward Calls For Urgency In Reimagining Public Safety That Values Black and Brown Lives”. The intro of this episode speaks to trauma informed healing which is relevant today, just as it was last week, and as the practice will continue to be. On this episode of Momentum, Chevon and Dennis interview distinguished professor, activist, and author, Dr. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC Equity Research Institute about his experiences working in community building, academica, and racial justice work. Throughout the episode Dr. Pastor shares his personal motivations in working to address structural racism and inequality in the United States, the lessons that have been learned in working to ensure that California’s COVID recovery plans prioritize economic and racial equity, and his insights into lessons for modern day anti-racist practitioners, as well as what fuels his passion for public speaking. He also talks about his most recent book “State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent And Remarkable Resurgence Mean For America's Future”.  In the midst of an extremely difficult time with multiple incidences of police violence over the past few days/ weeks, Dennis and Chevon share resources that speak to trauma informed healing, and what they are each doing to take care of themselves during this time.  We’ll be back soon with the season finale of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast –– until then, take care of yourselves, and each other. Resources (by order of mention) Race Forward Statement: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty; But Our Work Is Not Done: Race Forward Calls For Urgency In Reimagining Public Safety That Values Black and Brown Liveshttps://bit.ly/3guVN6f ‘Trauma decontextualized in a people can look like culture’ – Resmaa Menakem on how racism affects the body (via gal-dem) https://bit.ly/2PiRaBg Trauma Stewardship, by Laura van Dernoot (Book) https://traumastewardship.com/inside-the-book/ USC Equity Research Institutehttps://dornsife.usc.edu/eri Report: No Going Back: Together for an Equitable and Inclusive Los Angeles (via Equity Research Institute)https://dornsife.usc.edu/eri/no-going-back State of Resistance, by Dr. Manuel Pastor (Book)https://stateofresistancebook.com/ The Sum Of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee (Book)https://bit.ly/3xlMwnk Manuel Pastor on Climate Equity (via Climate One) https://bit.ly/3gBrTNM Manuel Pastor (Twitter) www.twitter.com/prof_mpastor About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis

Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast

Episode 09: “Understanding the Power of Inequality” with Dr. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC Equity Research Institute

On this episode of Momentum, Chevon is joined by Dennis Chin, Race Forward’s Director of Strategic Initiatives for an important conversation around the recent/ ongoing anti-Asian attacks happening across the nation. To root the conversation, Dennis shares his background in racial justice work, his experience recently having been targeted and accosted himself, and his experience working with Race Forward’s AAPI Caucus in crafting a statement after last month’s horrific acts of violence in Atlanta. Chevon and Dennis share some examples relating to the history of anti-Asian racism in the United States, the history and complexities of how Asian immigrant communities and Asian-Americans have been positioned in America, and how narratives like the “Chinavirus” (in reference to COVID-19) and the “model minority myth” are harmful and can lead to the proliferation of racist acts of violence. Lastly, Dennis and Chevon discuss the tensions that arise/exist between BIPOC communities that are a result of white supremacy and patriarchal systems at work, the conversations that are needed to dismantle these systems, and naming on the ground organizations that are directly addressing anti-Asian violence. It is our hope that this episode helps ground you for the important work there is still to do over the next few months and years––  and like our hosts said “there is room for everybody in this fight”. We’re excited to announce that Dennis will be back to co-host with Chevon the last two episodes of Season 2 of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, and we’re looking forward to having you listen in! Resources (by order of mention)  Race Forward Decries Hate Violence Against Asian Americans In Atlanta And Across The Country https://bit.ly/39SpIRQ Here's what we know about the metro Atlanta spa shootings that left 8 dead (via CNN)https://cnn.it/3d3oXaN A woman's brutal attack exposed a torrent of anti-Asian violence after the Atlanta shootings (via CNN)https://cnn.it/2OABrx6 Asian Americans Advancing Justice https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/ Oakland Chinatown Coalitionwww.facebook.com/chinatowncoalition Yang Song And The Long History Of Targeting Asian American Sex Workers (via Hyphen Magazine) https://bit.ly/3muYrK8 Red Canary Songhttps://www.redcanarysong.net/ Jeff’s Chang’s We Gon’ Be Alright –– The Digital Series http://bealright.net/ The Life of Afong Moy, the First Chinese Woman in America (via Literary Hub) https://bit.ly/3rZDN67 The Accidental American by Rinku Sen (via Goodreads)https://bit.ly/3uy4DUM Freedom INC. https://freedom-inc.org/ Hollaback!https://www.ihollaback.org Safewalks NYCwww.instagram.com/safewalksnyc CAAAV –– Organizing Asian Communitieshttps://caaav.org/ About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis 

Episode 08: Addressing The Recent Anti-Asian Attacks

On this episode of Momentum, Debra Gore-Mann, President and CEO of The Greenlining Institute joins Chevon for an energizing conversation on Greenlining’s “The Solution to Redlining” work!  Debra talks about becoming the first woman to hold the leadership position of The Greenlining Institute in the organization’s 26-year history, and tells the stories of how the complexities of growing up in a biracial Black and Japanese family prepared her to lead Greenlining in 2021. She also talks about the history of Greenlining’s work in relation to the concept of “Redlining” and makes the historical parallels that have happened for communities of color during the (now year-long) COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts. Debra and Chevon discuss the fraught topic of recent racial attacks by Black youths against Asian elders and the systemic ways the violence is perpetrated, Greenlining’s ongoing work supporting the Green New Deal and advocating for an Office of Racial Equity in California, and the clear ways advocating for/implementing racial equity policy at the local level can influence federal policy.  We also preview a clip of Race Forwards’ #RaceAnd The Movement Forward: Organizing For Racial Justice After the Inauguration, where Race Forward and other organizers/activists discussed the Biden Administration’s first month in office, and analyzed steps taken so far in crafting federal policy to address urgent racial justice priorities. Check the shownotes for video of the full online event! Resources (by order of mention)  #RaceAnd The Movement Forward: Organizing For Racial Justice After The Inaugurationhttps://fb.watch/4cLcNtjeHD/  The Greenlining Institute Official Website https://greenlining.org/ The Greenlined Economy Guidebook http://bit.ly/2OOcoX9 “Algorithmic Bias Explained: How Automated Decision-Making Becomes Automated Discrimination.” (via CNET)http://bit.ly/3thvELy Debra Gore-MannBuilding a Nation Where Communities of Color Thrive: Debra Gore-Mann on Why She Joined Greenlininghttp://bit.ly/2Q1CEOj Toward a Shared Liberation (Debra on the recent incidents of anti-Asian violence) http://bit.ly/3bIZbYv Bank Boards Need More Women of Color by Debra Gore-Mann, Rawan Elhalabyhttp://bit.ly/3copjHg Instagraminstagram.com/dgoremann About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore

Episode 07: Policy is Local, Local, Local! with Debra Gore-Mann from The Greenlining Institute

A historic election in Georgia. The insurrection at the U.S Capitol. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hiba and Chevon return to kick off the second half of Season 2 by addressing everything that happened in the month of January and talking about the work moving forward under a new presidential administration. Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center and co-founder of the Times Up Legal Defense Fund joins Chevon and Hiba to talk about the importance of the new historically-diverse administration, what it means for the future of women and communities of color, and the persistent work, mobilization, and legislative efforts it took to get to this moment –– and why we need to continue pushing even further. Fatima also talks about her journey to becoming involved in gender justice work, the NWLC’s accomplishments as it heads into its 50th year next year, the creation of the Times Up Legal Defense Fund, taking on the leadership of the NWLC at the beginning of the Trump administration, and the NWLC’s new initiative during the beginning of the Biden/Harris administration: 100 Wins, 100 Days: Decisive Actions to Advance Gender Justice.  Some important news: Hiba will be going on sabbatical for the next few months, but she will be back for Season 3 –– in the meantime, Chevon and the Momentum team will continue to bring you exciting guests, and all the latest updates within the racial justice movement! Resources (by order of mention)  Ossoff, Warnock receive their Senate committee assignments (via AJC)https://bit.ly/3d5LXpF Leading Civil Rights and Racial Justice Organizations Denounce Domestic Terrorism at U.S Capitol https://bit.ly/3a8ys6R Reconstruction in America: Documenting Reconstruction Violence (via Equal Justice Initiative)https://bit.ly/2LH0ih5 [Video] History of White Backlash Against Progress: Rev. Dr. William Barber (via Story of America)https://bit.ly/3tRiCWc Leading Civil Rights Groups Call on President Biden to Create White House Racial Equity and Inclusion Office https://bit.ly/3aVUF7x National Women’s Law Center  100 Wins, 100 Days: Decisive Actions to Advance Gender Justice [Resource]https://bit.ly/3qfiPQy Why  Collecting  Data  Is So Important for Advancing Equity [Blog]https://bit.ly/3aW102z The Biden-Harris Administration’s First Action on Reproductive Health Care Is a Win, But They Must Do So Much More to Expand Access to Abortion and Birth Control [Resource]https://bit.ly/3aWbDma Times Up Legal Defense Fund –– Abouthttps://nwlc.org/times-up-legal-defense-fund/ Unlocking Opportunity for African American Girls: A Call to Action for Educational Equity (2014)https://bit.ly/3tXWDwX NWLC on Tik Tok https://bit.ly/3d5ZHkC Fatima Goss Graves  Twitter twitter.com/fgossgraves Instagraminstagram.com/fatimagossgraves About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis

Episode 06: New Year, New Administration, and New Opportunities, with Fatima Goss Graves from the National Women’s Law Center!

In this special mid-season finale, Chevon and Hiba bring you highlights from the “Culture In the Time of the Uprisings” plenary from Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference, featuring WNBPA Vice President Layshia Clarendon, IllumiNative Executive Director Crystal Echo Hawk, and United We Dream Co-founder Cristina Jiminez. "All periods require a collective leap of imagination. In recent years, artists, athletes, culture-bearers, cultural organizers, and narrative strategists have moved millions to embrace radical racial justice narratives and ideas. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color working in culture expand our desire for racial justice and sense of possibility. How are people innovating and advancing racial justice narratives? How do we think about the cultural battleground now in this time of uprisings? Race Forward is proud to present this plenary of leading cultural organizers, thinkers, and influencers." Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast will be back early in the new year to continue bringing you the latest updates in the fight for racial justice. We wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year, and we look forward to bringing you the answer to the cliffhanger – “What was in the box?”. Resources (by order of mention)  Layshia Clarendonhttps://twitter.com/layshiac Crystal Echo Hawk https://twitter.com/crystalechohawk Cristina Jimenez https://twitter.com/crisalexjimenez WNBA revolts over Atlanta Dream co-owner Sen. Kelly Loeffler's comments about Black Lives Matter (via CNN)https://cnn.it/36UWyQW WNBA players endorsed the opponent of Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to help force a runoff for Georgia's Senate seat (via Insider)https://bit.ly/3mZIn2E IllumiNative advocacy group strives to provide accurate results of Native votes (via Navajo-Hopi Observer)https://bit.ly/2VNC6LB Biden Wants Another Crack at 'Comprehensive Immigration Reform' But Activists Are Wary of Past Failures (via Newsweek)https://bit.ly/3oxhh3o About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe  Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis 

Episode 05: Mid-Season Finale: “Culture In the Time of the Uprisings” Highlights (featuring Layshia Clarendon, Crystal Echo Hawk, and Cristina Jiminez)

In the aftermath of a nail-biting 2020 Presidential Election, Hiba and Chevon host their first (virtual) live show joined by our Facing Race audience! (recorded via the Hopin platform) Chevon and Hiba lift up the wins driven by Black women and BIPOC communities that were seen and felt across the nation and were instrumental to President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris’ win. From Georgia flipping blue because of massive voter registration efforts to Arizona organizers’ unrelenting work, our hosts discuss how it all collectively came to fruition.  Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, joins Momentum to talk about the energy surrounding the presidential win, the recent lawsuit filed against President Trump’s Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, which Marc refers to as a “manifesto on white supremacy” and how the new #TruthBeTold campaign is being used to fight back. Marc also talks about the Lost Cause movement from the 1800’s and its ties to censorship today, and why strategic partnerships/coalition building is so important to combat such efforts, such as the emerging partnerships with the NBA, NFL, and the NHL.  Race Forward President Glenn Harris makes a special appearance to talk about Race Forward’s #BannedWords campaign, which also addresses the impacts of Executive Order 13950, the priorities the incoming Biden/Harris administration will need to take to reverse the damage from the outgoing administration, and how Momentum has become instrumental during this time in promoting voices and ongoing work from the racial justice movement.  Thank you to everyone that helped make Facing Race 2020: A National Virtual Conference a success! Stay tuned for our bonus mid-season finale which will feature highlights from Hiba and Chevon having moderated the “Culture In the Time of the Uprisings” plenary, next time! Resources (by order of mention)  Race Forward Celebrates Historic Election and Turnout of People of Color, Calls On Biden Administration To Center Racial Justice https://bit.ly/3nJu9Tu Fair Fight Actionhttps://fairfight.com/ Native American votes helped secure Biden’s win in Arizonahttps://bit.ly/2HshwwI Mauree Turner is the first nonbinary state legislator and first Muslim Oklahoma lawmaker https://cnn.it/3ftRPbB Native American votes helped secure Biden’s win in Arizonahttps://bit.ly/2HshwwI Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres Become First Black LGBTQ+ Congress Members (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3pSRpQM Resistance Maricopa https://www.colorlines.com/tags/resistance-maricopa Marc Morial (via National Urban League)https://nul.org/marc-h-morial Marc Morial on Twitter https://twitter.com/MARCMORIAL Race Forward's new #BannedWords Campaignhttps://www.raceforward.org/bannedwords NAACP Legal Defense Fund, National Urban League, National Fair Housing Alliance File Suit Against Trump Administrationhttps://bit.ly/3pRhgsn The Lost Cause’s Long Legacy (via The Atlantic)https://bit.ly/3flteWm #TruthBeTold Campaignhttps://aapf.org/truthbetold  About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe  Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl D. Cato Blakemore Associate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis 

Episode 04: Momentum LIVE at Facing Race with Hiba and Chevon! (with Marc Morial and Glenn Harris)

With one week to go until the 2020 Presidential Election, Hiba and Chevon bring you an election season-themed episode for you to listen to as you make plans to vote [before, or on] Tuesday November 3rd!  In this episode, Chevon and Hiba are joined by Nicole Porter, Director of Advocacy for The Sentencing Project,  who talks about the newly-released report Locked Out 2020: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rights Due to a Felony Conviction. The report reveals “5.2 million Americans [that] are forbidden to vote because of felony disenfranchisement, or laws restricting voting rights for those convicted of felony-level crimes.” Nicole also talks about her work managing The Sentencing Project’s state and local advocacy efforts on sentencing reform, voting rights, and eliminating racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and provides personal anecdotes to highlight the importance of each of these topics.  Hiba and Chevon also discuss recent events in culture in the lead-up to the presidential election, including Ice Cube’s recent controversial meeting with the Trump Administration to promote his “Contract With Black America”, and P. Diddy’s endorsement of Vice President Joe Biden––a reversal from his “Hold The Black Vote” stance earlier this year. In this context, Chevon talks about the importance of creating your own advocacy efforts and how voting is “one lever we can pull” in the broader fight for racial justice.  Also, BIG. NEWS.  Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast will have a special LIVE post-election episode at Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference taking place Tuesday, November 10th. Join us for the largest multiracial, intergenerational, gathering of racial justice movement making, where podcasting will be featured for the very first time as part of the programming! Resources (by order of mention)  Facing Race 2020 Program (Register now!)https://facingrace.raceforward.org/program/full-program The Inside Story of how Ice Cube Joined Forces with Donald Trump (via Politico)https://politi.co/3jpAr8q Diddy Officially Endorses Joe Biden, Launches His Own Political Party (via Billboard)https://bit.ly/2TkzRhF Locked Out 2020: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rights Due to a Felony Conviction (via The Sentencing Project)https://bit.ly/3jqA8dh [Topic] Felony Disenfranchisement (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/2Tifwtg Snoop Dogg Says 2020 Elections First Time He Votes (via USA Today) https://bit.ly/3mh2CIc Reform, Abolish or Defund the Police—Explained (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/2FUc30M #TogetherWeVote #WeVoteWeCount Campaign (via the Racial Justice Anchor Orgs)https://provoc.me/togetherwevote/ History of the term Felonyhttps://thelawdictionary.org/felony/ Jim Crow’s Lasting Legacy At The Ballot Box (via The Marshall Project) https://bit.ly/2HvPfVA Nicole Porter Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicoleporterTwitter: https://twitter.com/nicoleporter About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe  Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl D. Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis 

Episode 03: Discussing Felony Disenfranchisement with Nicole Porter from The Sentencing Project + GO VOTE!

[Producer’s Note]: This episode was originally recorded September 24th.  After a couple of heavy weeks filled with collective loss and grief, Chevon and Hiba open Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast working through the powerful and difficult emotions generated by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s refusal to prosecute the Breonna Taylor case, and the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. (Do not miss this—Chevon and Hiba have one of the most important conversations that we have ever had the privilege to share.) In this very timely conversation, Hiba and Chevon are joined by the team behind the HBO documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, which “tells the story of Yusuf Hawkins, a black teenager who was murdered in 1989 by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Yusuf Hawkins’ death and the official response to it sparked outrage in New York, unleashing a torrent of racial tension and spurring tireless civil rights activism that exposed deep racial prejudices and inequities which continue to plague the country today.”  Director Muta’Ali and Producer Victorious Decosta share how they came to work on the film, the behind the scenes experiences working with Yusef’s family and friends to tell his story, and the importance of creating solutions oriented resources in collaboration with activist groups to keep the conversation going for viewers. Muta’Ali and Victorious also talk about the impact of the Breonna Taylor verdict and the parallels to the lack of justice in the Yusef Hawkins case.  In the spirit of solidarity and collaboration –– Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference is only one month away, and we’d love to have you join us for the largest multiracial, intergenerational gathering of racial justice movement making. Resources (by order of mention)  Facing Racewww.facingrace.raceforward.org Here's What's at Stake If Trump Replaces RBG on the U.S. Supreme Court (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3lRPFV1 “There is No Justice Here” (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3nQPN9h Breonna Taylor's Family, Advocates React to ‘Outrageous and Offensive’ Grand Jury Decision (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/2H2VzE2 Detroit Police Officer Charged in Shooting Death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3iVsmrz Bree Newsome Basshttps://bit.ly/3nUrd7i WATCH: 'Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn' Debuts on HBOhttps://bit.ly/2GZHoQf Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklynhttps://itsh.bo/34XD6ku For the Color of His Skin: The Murder of Yusuf Hawkins and the Trial of Bensonhursthttps://bit.ly/3nTuMec “Storm Over Brooklyn” Discussion Guide https://itsh.bo/3nLqkOq  Muta’Ali Official Site https://www.mutaali.com/Instagramwww.instagram.com/mutaaliTwitterwww.twitter.com/mutaali Victorious DeCostaInstagram www.instagram.com/victoriouswashereTwitterwww.twitter.com/VictoriousAqui About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Chevon Drew, Hendel Leiva, and Jeff Chang Associate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis

Episode 02: Yusef Hawkins “Storm Over Brooklyn” Doc, and Reacting to the Breonna Taylor Verdict

For our season premiere, Chevon and Hiba link up with Blk Pod Collective’s Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Ona Oghogho, and Membership Director Sheunopa Mugobogobo to talk about the growing Black podcasting landscape and the importance of building community and showing solidarity in podcasting.  In the conversation Ona and Shenuopa talk about their collaboration in building up Blk Pod Collective, and how their efforts to create systemic change resulted in the Blk Podfest Micro Con at the Podfest Global Summit which brought together over 1,500 attendees last month.  Shenuopa and Ona also discuss their experiences that led them to the podcasting space, their individual philosophies in podcasting, the importance of ownership, and the ways Blk Pod Collective is aiming to become the “one-stop-shop for all of your podcasting needs to help you on your journey to work with Black creatives.” Hiba and Chevon also talk about the big news items in the last couple of months, including Senator Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential nomination, the protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin that resulted from the police involved shooting of Jacob Blake, and they give a heartfelt “rest in power” to Chadwick Boseman who tragically passed a couple of weeks ago following his undisclosed battle with cancer.  Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference is less than two months away! –– have you gotten your tickets yet? Resources (by order of mention)  It’s Official: Senator Kamala Harris Is the Democratic VP Nominee (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/34KeDQK Jacob Blake Is Shot By Police in Wisconsin, Inspiring Protests (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3kOYuPp White Teen Charged With Death of 2 Protestors in Kenosha, Wisconsin (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/2TKSBXy Native Land (find out more about local Indigenous territories and languages)https://native-land.ca/ Kenosha Protests, Violence Expose Racial Disparities Among The Worst In The Country (via NPR)https://n.pr/3mA6IeS Actor Chadwick Boseman, the First Black Superhero, Dies at 43 (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/34Ktiey Chadwick Boseman Gets Emotional About Black Panther's Cultural Impact (via SiriusXM)https://youtu.be/6J-D86wfxiE Blk Pod Collective https://www.blkpodcollective.com/ Blk Pod Collective (The Podcast) https://apple.co/35S4xho Highkey Woke (Hosted by Sheunopa Mugobogobo and Symone Dunn)https://apple.co/3mF0xGk Blk Podfest Micro Con 2020: Attendee Insighthttps://bit.ly/387ifOV Is Podcasting a Hobby or Potential Career for You?https://bit.ly/38epowX Podcasting Tip: Things to Plan for Before Starting https://bit.ly/35MV9Kk Blk Pod Collective on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blkpodcollective/  About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Music: Peacock by Chad Crouchhttps://bit.ly/3iLXAlO Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Jeff Chang

Episode 01: Starting Your Podcast and Building Community Featuring Blk Pod Collective!

In this bonus episode of Momentum, Chevon talks to Hiba (who is also Race Forward’s Conference and Convenings Manager) about everything you need to know about Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference taking place November 10 - 12, 2020! Facing Race is the space for racial justice movement making and is the largest multiracial, intergenerational gathering for organizers, educators, creatives, and other leaders. In this special 10 minute episode, you’ll learn all about:  What is Facing Race? Why is Facing Race going virtual? What does registration and pricing look like? What about accessibility for folks with disabilities or a special need? Will there still be vendor and sponsorship opportunities?  Thank you for your support and patience as we’ve worked to convert Facing Race into a virtual experience; we’re looking forward to having you join us in November for the first ever Facing Race happening entirely online!  Also, stay tuned for the premiere of Season 2 of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, coming soon! Resources (by order of mention)  Facing Race https://facingrace.raceforward.org/ Facing Race FAQs https://facingrace.raceforward.org/faq Registration and Pricing https://facingrace.raceforward.org/register Exhibition and Advertising https://facingrace.raceforward.org/participate/exhibition-advertising Sponsorship Informationhttps://facingrace.raceforward.org/participate/sponsor About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Jeff Chang

Five Things To Know About Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference

In our season finale, Demos President K. Sabeel Rahman joins Hiba and Chevon for an exciting conversation addressing racial and economic inequities to boldly fight for the future of American democracy. Sabeel shares his experiences growing up as a first generation Muslim Bangladeshi-American to becoming an Associate Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School and his current role, leading the innovative work at Demos.  In the conversation, Sabeel talks to our hosts about the inspiration behind his books, Democracy Against Domination, and Civic Power, his take on the fight for constitutional law to be applied equitably, and the important reconciliatory work that will be essential beyond the November election.  Chevon and Hiba also talk about the recent win in Asheville, North Carolina which will see the city provide investment based reparations to its Black residents, and give a big shout out to our GARE (Government Alliance on Racial Equity) team members for their important contributions in this step towards racial justice.  Thank you to all who submitted ratings and reviews –– we shout out some of our listeners, and we’re looking forward to continuing to share the love! Season Two of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast will premiere in mid-August, but in the meantime, stay tuned for a special bonus episode about our upcoming Facing Race 2020 announcement! Resources (by order of mention)   In historic move, North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents (via USA Today) https://bit.ly/3hsI6SP Asheville, NC, approves investment-based reparations for Black residents (via Twitter Moments)https://twitter.com/i/events/1283493252067258368 Government Alliance on Race and Equityhttps://www.racialequityalliance.org/ Demos https://www.demos.org/ K. Sabeel Rahman (Demos Introductory Video) https://bit.ly/2D0jJN2 Democracy Against Domination (Oxford University Press, 2016)https://bit.ly/2ZRrle6 Civic Power (Cambridge University Press, 2019) https://bit.ly/2Boh3bS Uprising (via Demos) https://www.demos.org/blog/uprising We Need a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the Trump Era (via In These Times/ Demos)https://www.demos.org/media/we-need-truth-and-reconciliation-process-trump-era K. Sabeel Rahman (Twitter)https://twitter.com/ksabeelrahman About Race Forward: Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 (more information coming soon)www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Melissa Franqui

Episode 10: Season Finale: Building Power with DEMOS President K. Sabeel Rahman and Recognizing a Historic Win in North Carolina

We’re in the full swing of summer, and Chevon and Hiba are diving into a conversation about representation in the superhero universe and the comic book world!  DC Comics authors Gene Luen Yang and Minh Le join our hosts to talk about their projects “Superman Smashes The Klan” and “Green Lantern Legacy” and how their art and stories fit into the broader context around diversity and inclusion in superhero narratives. The conversation explores the origins of some of our modern superheroes, the influence of the events of WWII and the Civil Rights movement, and why comics are as important as ever to young readers of color.  Next time on our season finale, we’ll be shouting out some of our fans that have left us reviews –– stay tuned, same Momentum time, same Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast! Resources (by order of mention)  Wes Moore Talks Fighting Poverty, Budget Priority, Systemic Change + His New Book (via The Breakfast Club Power 105.1) https://bit.ly/38BdomY  Gene Luen Yang Official Websitehttps://geneyang.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/geneluenyang Gene Luen Yang: Comics Belong in the Classroom (via Ted Talks) https://www.ted.com/talks/gene_luen_yang_comics_belong_in_the_classroom Superman Smashes The Klan (via DC Comics) https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/superman-smashes-the-klan-periodical-2019/superman-smashes-the-klan  Minh Le Official Website http://minhlebooks.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bottomshelfbks Green Lantern Legacy (via DC Comics) https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/green-lantern-legacy  March (series) by US Congressman John Lewishttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/1MA/march Thich Nhat Hanh: The Monk Who Taught The World Mindfulness Awaits the End of This Life (via Time Magazine)https://time.com/5511729/monk-mindfulness-art-of-dying/ The Shadow Hero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18465601-the-shadow-hero The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liewhttp://artofcharliechan.com/ Captain America Truth: Red, White & Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/670341.Truth  About Race Forward: Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings  www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 (more information coming soon)www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Melissa Franqui

Episode 09: Superheroes and Representation in the Comic Book Universe

Glenn Harris, President of Race Forward and Publisher of Colorlines, joins Hiba and Chevon for a timely conversation on “the moment” our nation is facing, and the disproportionate impacts COVID-19 has had on communities of color. Race Forward responded swiftly to the crisis, and they discuss the work being undertaken within the racial justice movement to safeguard our democracy in another tumultuous election year.  We also include audio from last week’s Building a Movement: A Virtual Town Hall with Minneapolis Organizers, a powerful online event where we heard directly from long-time activists building a movement to end police violence and systemic racism in our communities. In recognition of Juneteeth, Chevon and Hiba discuss their personal efforts to learn and engage with the spirit of the holiday, and talk about the recent landmark Supreme Court Title VII ruling, which prohibits employment discrimination against LGBTQ people. –– Resources (by order of mention)  The Time For Reparations Is Now [Op-Ed] by Yirssi Bergman, Shweta Moorthy, and Juell Stewart (via Colorlines)www.colorlines.com/articles/time-reparations-now-op-ed SCOTUS Says: The 1964 Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ+ People, Too (via Colorlines) www.colorlines.com/articles/scotus-says-1964-civil-rights-act-protects-lgbtq-people-too Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on Ending “Qualified Immunity”www.twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1272575869400371200?s=20 Laverne Cox on the SCOTUS Title VII Ruling Prohibiting LGBTQ Employment Discriminationwww.twitter.com/AlexPattyy/status/1272567736707801091?s=20 Building a Movement: A Virtual Town Hall with Minneapolis Organizers (hosted by Race Forward)www.facebook.com/RaceForward/videos/209147303485329 Angela Davis Talks 'Orange is the New Black,' Prison Abolition (via Colorlines)www.colorlines.com/articles/angela-davis-talks-orange-new-black-prison-abolition Glenn Harris, President of Race Forward and Publisher of Colorlineswww.raceforward.org/about/staff/glenn-harris “What is systemic racism? Here's what it means and how you can help dismantle it” (via USA Today)https://bit.ly/3eoxUcJ Glenn Harris and James Haslam: A New Social Contract (via Partners For Dignity And Rights)https://bit.ly/2Ymb0xd Democracy May Not Exist, But We'll Miss It When It's Gone, Astra Taylor (via Goodreads) https://bit.ly/2V0VXXy Race Forward’s Statement On Disproportionate COVID-19 Cases And Deaths In Black and Latinx Communities: It’s Time To Lead With Racial Equityhttps://bit.ly/2NfI6Z1 We Vote We Count Reportwevotewecount.org/report-we-vote-we-count “Authoritarian State or Inclusive Democracy? 21 Things We Can Do Right Now” by Eric Ward (via Southern Poverty Law Center)https://bit.ly/37Pq8q3 Movement For Black Lives: Policy Platforms m4bl.org/policy-platforms  About Race Forward:  Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings (more trainings added!)www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 (more information coming soon)https://facingrace.raceforward.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe  Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Melissa Franqui

Episode 08: Honoring Juneteenth, and a Conversation with Race Forward’s President, Glenn Harris

After a two month hiatus, Chevon and Hiba are back! In this hour long conversation, our hosts address the events of the past few months, from the coronavirus pandemic to the recent Black lives lost to police violence that have sparked a movement— and the resulting rebellion happening across the nation.  In this truth-to-power episode, honest discussions are had on allyship, the insidious ways white supremacy shows up in our everyday lives, and ways to continue pushing back against systemic racism.  Below you’ll find links to everything covered in the episode, including articles, podcasts, mental health resources, and more. In our next episode, Race Forward’s President Glenn Harris will be joining Hiba and Chevon for a discussion on the current moment and looking ahead to the future of racial justice work and building a just democracy — stay through to the end to hear a special message from Glenn. ––Resources (by order of mention)  “Momentum” in roundup lists #BlackoutTuesday Resourceshttps://bit.ly/376o4JT Educate Yourself: 13 Podcast Episodes About Black Life in America to Download Right Nowhttps://bit.ly/2Y759u9 Anti-Racism Resources for White Peoplebit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Asian Boss Girl: Resources For Allyship https://bit.ly/3eW5F4V  Episode Resources “My Role in a Social Change Ecosystem” by Deepa Iyerhttp://bit.ly/SocialChangeEcosystemIyer Eater: Mutual Aid Groups Band Together to Feed Communities Through Crisishttps://bit.ly/2XEOSxv Mapping Police Violence www.mappingpoliceviolence.org Colorlines Reporting www.colorlines.com “The Unmattering of Black Lives” by Kimberlé Williams Crenshawhttps://newrepublic.com/article/157769/unmattering-black-lives Race Forward’s Race Reporting Guide www.raceforward.org/reporting-guide Drop the I-Wordwww.raceforward.org/practice/tools/drop-i-word Public Health Experts Weigh In on COVID-19 Risks at Protestshttps://www.colorlines.com/articles/public-health-experts-weigh-covid-19-risks-protests Unsung: The Serieshttps://bit.ly/2zaaetn  Mental Health Resources  Open Path Collectivewww.openpathcollective.org Therapy For Black Girlswww.therapyforblackgirls.com The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Themahttps://apple.co/30hcD0q Dive in Well www.diveinwell.com HealHauswww.healhaus.com Inclusive Therapistswww.inclusivetherapists.com Ethel’s Clubwww.ethelsclub.com The Nap Ministry (resources) https://linktr.ee/thenapministry  About Race Forward: Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainingshttps://www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 (more information coming soon)https://facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Music Credit: HaTom - Asleep   Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva and Melissa Franqui 

Episode 07: BLACK LIVES MATTER

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