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1 Values-Based Leadership: Centering Black Women to Drive Systemic Change with Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod 41:50
Are you committed to driving equitable policies that benefit not just Black women, but all women and workers? Are you ready to lead change that centers on race and brings about brave, transformative conversations? Stay tuned as we unravel strategies to achieve this impactful result. My special guest is Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod, an influential figure in racial equity and economic justice, brings a wealth of experience in community activism and civil rights initiatives. Her journey from a scientific and research background to her current role as a leader at Oxfam America, spearheading domestic programs and policies, reflects her unwavering commitment to addressing systemic disparities. With a strong track record in initiatives such as "A New Era for Black Women," Dr. Sherrod's dedication to advancing equitable policies for marginalized communities is evident. Her multifaceted expertise and deep-rooted passion for social justice position her as a pivotal figure in driving impactful conversations on leadership, racial equity, and economic justice for women of color. In this episode, you will be able to: Empower Black women and unveil the blueprint for equitable policies Lead with impact by embracing Racial Equity in Leadership Fuel economic power through strategies for justice among women of color Uplift women by building a care economy for lasting change Connect with Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod Website: OxFamAmerica LinkedIn: Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
If you're feeling frustrated by the lack of progress in advancing racial equity, despite pouring time and effort into traditional strategies, then you are not alone! You might be experiencing a sense of stagnation and disappointment, wondering why the desired results are not materializing despite your hard work and dedication. It's time to explore new, innovative approaches to leadership in racial equity. Let's break free from the limitations of conventional methods and embrace fresh, empowering strategies that truly make a difference. My special guest is JaTaune Bosby: JaTaune Bosby is a highly respected leader in racial equity work. With a background deeply rooted in the black church tradition, Bosby's insights into inclusive leadership strategies have been instrumental in advancing racial equity. Her understanding of the impact of Alabama's civil rights history and the importance of funding BIPOC-led organizations brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Furthermore, her commitment to reimagining leadership through a black feminist lens offers a fresh and insightful approach. Bosby's expertise and experience make her a valuable voice in the ongoing dialogue around racial equity and community development. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover effective approaches for driving meaningful change and fostering inclusivity in organizational leadership. Discover the pivotal role of the black church in fostering community development and driving social change. Gain insights into the profound impact of Alabama's civil rights history and its enduring relevance in today's societal landscape. Explore the critical importance of funding BIPOC-led organizations and the transformative impact it can have on communities. Explore the powerful perspectives and strategies for redefining leadership through the lens of black feminist principles. Connect with JaTaune Bosby: Website: ACLU of Alabama LinkedIn: JaTaune Bosby Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Are you tired of feeling like your efforts to address racial equity are falling short? Have you been told that change can only be achieved through personal responsibility? It's time to break free from ineffective approaches and discover new ways to lead change in Racial Equity. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will empower you to navigate the complexities of racial equity work with confidence and effectiveness. My special guest is Sherece West Sherece West is an accomplished professional with a strong background in public policy and racial equity. Holding two degrees in public policy, Sherece has garnered extensive experience in philanthropy. Her upbringing in Baltimore's segregated neighborhoods, followed by exposure to integrated schooling, has profoundly shaped her understanding of racial identity and its implications for leadership. Sherece's expertise lies in analyzing the critical role of policy in perpetuating systemic racism and its enduring impact on economic equity. With nuanced insights into the structural underpinnings of racial disparities, especially within the realm of wealth generation and philanthropy, she is a pivotal voice in the ongoing discourse on racial equity and systemic reform. Sherece West's multifaceted perspective offers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay of race, leadership, and policy, making her a significant contributor to the dialogue on racial justice and transformative change. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how to lead change through actionable strategies for racial equity advancement. Understand the pivotal role of policy in dismantling systemic racism and creating lasting change. Uncover the barriers to economic equity faced by people of color and explore potential solutions. Gain insights into the impact of identity on leadership and navigating race-related challenges. Discover effective strategies for achieving racial equity in education and promoting inclusivity. Connect with Sherece West: Website: Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation LinkedIn: Sherece West Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Does your leadership journey feel like an uphill battle? Have you been told that the key to success is just following the rules and working harder? But the pain of putting in all that effort and still not getting the results you deserve is wearing you down? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. It's time to uncover the real strategies for achieving racial equity in leadership and creating a path to success that truly works for you. My special guest is Ify Walker Ify Walker, a Nigerian American leader, offers a distinctive and insightful perspective on racial equity in leadership. As the eldest child of Nigerian immigrants, her experiences have significantly influenced her approach to leadership and the impact of identities on organizational dynamics. With a background in executive search, Ify has encountered and adeptly addressed the challenges of promoting diversity and inclusive hiring practices, making her a valuable resource for leaders seeking to foster equitable environments within their organizations. Her unwavering commitment to leadership development for racial equity, coupled with her profound respect for her heritage, positions her as an authoritative voice in the ongoing conversation about creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. Ify Walker (she/her) is the proud product of Nigerian parents, Wisconsin, and Head Start. A fierce believer in equitable culture and talent practices, Ify’s experience spans law, fundraising, and talent cultivation. As Founder and CEO of Offor, she has helped over 300 founders and boards hire top executives from a talent network of more than 20,000 leaders. When not leading Offor, she’s running Mom’s School of Excellence with her husband—the most important decision she’s ever made. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insights into racial equity within organizational leadership to drive positive change and inclusivity. Understand how individual identities influence leadership styles and decision-making processes within diverse organizational settings. Navigate the complexities of executive search processes to overcome challenges and enhance diversity in leadership positions. Develop effective leadership strategies and practices to promote racial equity and create a more inclusive organizational culture. Connect with Ify Walker: Website: Offor.co LinkedIn: Ify Walker Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am so excited to welcome Joe Sciortino, Executive Director of The Schmidt Family Foundation. Join us as we delve into Humanity, Racial Equity, and Philanthropy. This conversation has been in the making for the last decade and I am truly honored to have shared the space and the journey with Joe. Meet Joe Sciortino: Joseph Sciortino is the Executive Director of the Schmidt Family Foundation, overseeing all grantmaking and impact investing across the foundation’s various programs and initiatives. Having been with the foundation since its inception in 2006, Joe now manages a team of dedicated professionals working to advance clean energy, strengthen regenerative food systems, protect human rights and restore ocean health. Joe is proud to be an active participant in the nonprofit sector, including as a partner to the Democracy Frontlines Fund. He has spent many years volunteering in the Bay Area, including with the Gulf of the Farallones Marine Sanctuary, AIDS LifeCycle, Project Homeless Connect and as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for foster youth. You can often find Joe cycling around the country to visit many of the foundation’s partners, from regenerative farmers in Iowa to frontline communities confronting Big Oil in Los Angeles. He holds a Master of Science in environmental management from The University of San Francisco (USF) and a Bachelor of Science in finance and marketing from New York University. Listen in as Joe shares: His identities and what it means for him to be white and how it informs how he leads on Race. The journey to recognizing his unactualized power as a white leader and how to use it for good What it has meant to evolve his consciousness around racial equity as a leader and what his responsibilities are The top 3 priorities currently for the Foundation in terms of Racial equity What advice he would give to his younger self And so much more Connect with Joe Sciortino: Website: The Schmidt Family Foundation LinkedIn: Joe Sciortino Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am speaking with Nina Lagpacan, Program Officer at Oceankind Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of global ocean ecosystems while supporting the livelihoods of people who rely on them. Our conversation is centered on the “small wins” and how we can start affecting change in the smallest moments. A special thank you to Nina for her time, her conversation, and her work. Meet Nina Lagpacan: Nina is a results driven natural resource manager passionate about the conservation of natural spaces for the enjoyment of future generations. She uses her unique skill set in forestry and natural resource management combined with my expertise in organizational management to promote operational excellence in philanthropy and grant making. She began her career in conservation working as a park ranger at Wind Cave, Rocky Mountain and Grand Teton National Parks. She then worked with an urban forestry non-profit organization focused on community greening and beautification. It was during this time that she realized it is equally important for leaders in the environmental field to possess both technical expertise in their field of study and organizational management skills. She continued her studies at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management in a joint Master of Environmental Management/ MBA program. Her current role utilizes her unique skill set in environmental conservation and organizational management to lead on foundation operations and manage grants and investments to advance ocean justice and equity. Listen in as Nina shares: Her identities and how they inform how she leads on race. What racial equity means to her How she prioritizes “humanity” within her work Her sources of motivation and inspiration What advice she would give to her younger self And so much more Connect with Nina Lagpacan: Website: Oceankind Foundation LinkedIn: Nina Lagpacan Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
As we know from Dr. King, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." What tools do those of us working on race need to shape that arc? In this conversation with Jasmine Hall Ratcliff, she shares her tactical experience building bridges, translating between relationships tilted by power, and patiently driving change through fractals and alchemy. Our conversation explores the non-linear path, to leadership, change, and understanding, both within racial equity and justice and beyond. Meet Jasmine Hall Ratliff Jasmine Hall Ratliff is Executive Director of Build Missouri Health, a new organization whose mission is to eliminate underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive.. As the organization’s first ED, she is tasked with building its strategic plan, activating its priority areas, and building partnerships across the state. Before joining BMH, Jasmine worked in several capacities at Keecha Harris and Associates, a Black-woman-owned national consulting firm, and as a program officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where she worked primarily on healthy food access and policy. Early in her career, she worked at the Missouri Foundation for Health, directing the women’s and children’s oral health grant programs. Mrs. Hall Ratliff earned a Master of Health Administration from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health and a BA from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!). She has presented at numerous national conferences on food policy and philanthropy, has been published in blogs and peer-reviewed journals, and has completed various national fellowships. Listen in as Jasmine shares Her identities and how they inform how she leads on race. What racial equity means to her and how it shows up in her work Her sources of support and inspiration The results of her work that she is most proud of How she continues to show up even when things get challenging What advice she would give to listeners as they lead on racial equity and justice. And more Connect with Jasmine Hall Ratliff Website: Build Missouri Health LinkedIn: Jasmine Hall Ratliff Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. I am back after a bustling summer and I am absolutely delighted to be speaking with Ashleigh Gardere, President of Policy Link, a national research and action institute that is working to build a future where all people in the United States of America can participate in a flourishing multiracial democracy, prosper in an equitable economy, and live in thriving communities of opportunity. Our conversation delves into the honor and often challenge of upholding the legacy and continuation of social and racial justice work. I have watched and been inspired by Ashleigh and her work and am so thankful for her commitment and her time. Meet Ashleigh Gardere: Ashleigh has been recognized by Living Cities as one of the nation’s Top 25 Disruptive Leaders working to close racial wealth gaps, Ashleigh is an expert in economic and workforce development, public policy, organizational leadership and culture change, and performance management for large-scale systems transformation. As *newly appointed* President at Policy Link, Ashleigh brings vision to life through PolicyLink programs, activating common and uncommon partners to develop a shared national equity agenda. She is a pioneer in inclusive economic growth. She works effectively across government, private, and nonprofit sectors to create infrastructure for a coalition broad enough to Win on Equity. Ashleigh serves as board chair of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation which partners with organizations and networks to alleviate poverty and increase social and economic justice in 11 Southern states. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from New York University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, where she was a Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow. Listen in as Ashleigh shares: The identities she holds closest including “21st century leader” How she defines Racial Equity and how it informs her leadership The goals and needs necessary for her role as President of Policy Link The results of her work and what keeps her motivated Her sources of support and information What she wants leaders to know, think, and feel in their quest to be leaders in this work And so much more Connect with Ashleigh Gardere: Website: Policy Link LinkedIn: Ashleigh Gardere Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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1 Let’s Talk About It: Navigating Communications within Philanthropy with Allyn Brooks-Lasure and Kristen Mack 43:50
Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode features 2 of the 3 Black Vice Presidents of Communications among large philanthropic organizations, Allyn Brooks-Lasure, VP of Communications, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Kristen Mack, VP of Communications, Fellow & Partnership, MacArthur Foundation. This episode is truly a moment of honor and speaks to the intricacies of navigating communications within a large organization. Meet Allyn Brooks-Lasure and Kristen Mack: Allyn Brooks-LaSure joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in 2020, bringing more than 20 years of communications, management, and policy experience to his role as vice president, Communications. Crediting his family for providing a model for service to others, he values the opportunity to promote the Foundation’s mission-driven commitment to helping everyone in America have an equal opportunity to pursue a healthier life. Allyn completed his BA in Psychology at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Born in Bridgeton, N.J., he currently resides with his wife and daughter in northern Virginia. Kristen Mack As Vice President, Communications, MacArthur Fellows, and Partnerships, Kristen is the organization’s senior communications leader, managing a comprehensive strategy designed to strengthen MacArthur’s reputation, the impact of the organizations it supports, and the communities they serve. Kristen puts storytelling at the center of all of her work and is committed to identifying compelling narratives that amplify individual and collective voices. Kristen received her Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and her Masters of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. Listen in as Allyn and Kristen share: Their identities and how they show up in and inform their communications work How communications related to Racial Equity and justice are crafted, especially in today’s world and political climate. The role and process of Racial Equity focused narrative change in an organization What people should know, do, or feel as they lead on Race in the workplace Connect with Allyn Brooks-Lasure and Kristen Mack Website: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Website: MacArthur Foundation LinkedIn Allyn Brooks-Lasure Kristen Mack Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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1 Straight to the Bank: The Role of Racial Equity within Financial Services with Rachel J. Robasciotti 37:58
Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am delighted to speak with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder and CEO of Adasina Social Capital, a financial services firm dedicated to supporting the well-being of people and the planet. Our conversation is bold and refreshing and challenges the status quo of what it means to own and operate a financial services institution. I am truly thankful to Rachel for her work, her expertise, her commitment, and her time. Meet Rachel J. Robasciotti: Rachel’s passion for social justice investing is rooted in her background as a Black, queer woman and growing up in a community that struggled for safety and financial security within a rural town that was largely segregated. Rachel graduated from high school at age 15 and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Economics. At age 25, she founded a financial services firm dedicated to supporting the well-being of people and the planet. At the firm – which would later become Adasina Social Capital – Rachel launched its social justice investing strategy. This strategy positioned her as a leader in the financial industry for integrating issues of racial, gender, economic, and climate justice into investment portfolios. In addition, she is a co-creator of the Due Diligence 2.0 Commitment, an effort to transform the investment industry and increase capital flow to Black, Indigenous, and people of color asset managers. For her work, Rachel was recognized as one of the ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES in Asset Management and named to the Root 100 List of the most influential African Americans. She was recently honored with the 2023 InvestmentNews Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award, a testament to her dedication to greater DEI efforts in the investment industry. Listen in as Rachel shares: How her identities have led her to the work she does in the financial services space What Racial Equity means to her and her work Her experience navigating the space as a queer woman of color How she includes and accounts for Racial Equity in goal setting within her organization as well as in her work with others The importance of relationship building in her work and the need to radical transformation to make it happen Her sources of inspiration and what she wants to be remembered for And so much more Connect with Rachel J. Robasciotti: Website: Adasina Social Capital LinkedIn: Rachel J. Robasciotti Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am in conversation with Robert Raben, President and Founder of The Raben Group. Robert is a dynamic individual with a heart that matches his passion for his work. There are many jewels and “odes to the greats” within our conversation and I really hope that it is one that leave you inspired to continue in action. A special thank you to Robert for his work and his time. Meet Robert Raben: Robert is a “strategist's strategist” on a lifelong mission to inject humanity, common sense, equity, and justice into the fabric of American politics and culture. Since its founding in 2002, Raben has grown to include a diverse team of 100+ experts, consultants, activists, and communicators working tirelessly to change the faces of power in public policy, media, education, business, philanthropy, the arts, and more. With decades of experience as an attorney, senior Hill staffer, and assistant attorney general, Robert easily navigates legal subtleties and powers through political realities. Robert was the first openly gay man to receive Senate confirmation, and to lead in a law enforcement agency. Beyond his work with the firm, Robert has served on the boards of game-changing entities, including The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, NRDC, the UnidosUS Action Fund, President Barack Obama’s My Brothers’ Keeper Alliance. the American Constitution Society, the Alliance for Justice, the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, the Mississippi Center for Justice, and more. As a serial NGO entrepreneur, Robert has started initiatives impacting the leadership of our country, including Friends of the Museum of the American Latino, the March on Washington Film Festival, and Green 2.0. Robert hails from Miami and holds degrees from the Wharton School and the New York University Law School. Listen in as Robert shares: How his identities, particular his identity as Jewish shape him and inform his work What Racial Equity means What keeps him anchored and whom are his sources of support Why he created the Raben Group and his vision for the firm What he wants folks to know, do, or feel, in this work And more Connect with Robert Raben: Website: The Raben Group LinkedIn: Robert Raben TedTalk: Battle Soldiers: Telling the Truth About Civil Rights History Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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1 The Heart of Philanthropy: Collectivism and Multi-Racial Democracy From Within with Carmen Rojas 49:59
Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be in conversation with Carmen Rojas, President and CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation. Our intimate and rich conversations shine a light on the humanity and community aspect of the work we do and the importance of keeping the community connection and the people at the center. I am truly humbled through our conversation and want to extend a special thank you to Carmen for her journey, her spirit, and her life’s work. Meet Carmen Rojas: Dr. Carmen Rojas is the president and CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation. Under her leadership, the foundation launched the prestigious Freedom Scholar award, committed to ensuring that a majority of MCF’s endowment is overseen by diverse managers, and since starting in 2020 granted more than $130M in funding to dozens of organizations doing the hard work of shifting power to those people who have long been excluded from having it. Prior to MCF, Dr. Rojas was the co-founder and CEO of The Workers Lab, an innovation lab that partners with workers to develop new ideas that help them succeed and flourish. For more than 20 years, she has worked with foundations, financial institutions, and nonprofits to improve the lives of working people across the country. Dr. Rojas sits on the boards of Nonprofit Quarterly, Blue Ridge Labs, and San Francisco Federal Reserve's Community Advisory Council as well as the Confluence Racial Equity Initiative Advisory Committee. She was also recently named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy,” by Inside Philanthropy. She holds a PhD in city and regional planning from UC Berkeley and was a Fulbright Scholar in 2007. Listen in as Carmen shares: Her core identities and how they inform how she leads in the world What Racial Justice means and how it is often misinterpreted What self care looks like for her in the context of collective well-being What she is most excited about in terms of the results of her work What advice she would have for her younger self And more Connect with Carmen Rojas: Website: Marguerite Casey Foundation LinkedIn: Carmen Rojas Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am delighted to be in conversation with Stephanie McLemore Bray, Founder of Touchstone Leadership Group. This conversation is filled with depth and beauty around showing up fully and authentically within the Philanthropic space and beyond. Although we have only been in community a short time, our connection runs deep, and I am truly honored to share the space and this time with Stephanie. Meet Stephanie McLemore Bray: Stephanie McLemore Bray has 35+ years of experience working in the government and nonprofit sectors to secure justice, resources, and access to opportunity. She has held leadership roles in higher education, healthcare, and human services organizations. As a fundraiser, she has raised over $300M through annual appeals and capital campaigns. Stephanie has written about philanthropy and is a frequent lecturer on strategic philanthropy. She serves on the board of Orchid Capital Collective, an impact investing firm centering community-owned solutions to transform birth and reproductive care; Pacific University of Oregon’s advisory committee for the masters in nonprofit leadership program; and the Hurston/Wright Foundation that discovers mentors, and honors black writers. Stephanie is a graduate of Rutgers University’s Douglass College, an institution founded and centered in shaping minds about justice and power. She’s also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. Listen in as Stephanie shares: Her identities and how they have impacted how she leads on Race Her identity as a Writer and its impact on her work and her life Her thoughts and experiences as a “unicorn” in being a Fundraiser in the world of Philanthropy How she views racial equity and its role in the world The role and importance of grace and empathy And so much more Connect with Stephanie McLemore Bray: Website: Touchstone Leadership Group LinkedIn: Stephanie McLemore Bray Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s conversation is with a fellow consultant and colleague, Jeff Bradach, Co-Founder of Bridgespan. Our discussion is filled with new knowledge and connection points and centers around the importance of ….. in the world of Philanthropy. A special thank you to Jeff for his time, work, and colleagueship. Meet Jeff Bradach: Jeff Bradach is co-founder and former managing partner of The Bridgespan Group. In this role he leads the organization's strategy and mission for accelerating social impact. He works directly with foundations, philanthropists and nonprofit organizations to help them scale the programs that work. Jeff writes, teaches, and speaks extensively on topics relating to nonprofit strategy, business planning, and philanthropy. Prior to establishing The Bridgespan Group, Bradach taught at Harvard Business School, where he was a member of the Organizational Behavior and the Social Enterprise Initiative faculty. Jeff began his career at Bain & Company. He is a graduate of Stanford University, elected Phi Beta Kappa, and completed his master's in sociology and PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard University. He serves on several nonprofit boards, including the board of directors for Independent Sector. Listen in as Jeff shares: His identities and how they impact how he shows up in the world How his identity as a trained Academician has influenced his journey How he challenges himself to go deeper What he would like folks to know, do, and feel in the Philanthropic space, and more Connect with Jeff Bradach: Website: Bridgespan LinkedIn: Jeff Bradach Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. On this episode we are joined by David McGhee, Chief Executive Officer of The Steve Fund. We discuss the role of humanity and philanthropy not only in our work but throughout our lives. This conversation left me with many gems and I hope that it resonates with you. A special thank you to David McGhee for his time, work, and passion. Meet David McGhee: David R. McGhee is an experienced change agent and servant leader in the non-profit, government, higher education, and philanthropic sectors. He is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities and strongly advocates for the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. McGhee has held leadership roles in prominent organizations such as The Schultz Family Foundation and The Skillman Foundation and has designed, developed, and delivered strategies, programs, and initiatives at the national and local levels. He is known for his ability to execute organizational development and change efforts effectively and inspire teams to achieve significant results. McGhee’s commitment to service is reflected in his involvement in various national boards and committees and his role as an adjunct professor at Oakland University and Mott Community College. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and a master’s from Central Michigan University. Listen in as David shares: How his identities and values impact how he leads on Race How he deals with success and struggle The people that support and inspire him How he lives (not only works) a life of philanthropy What he would like folks to know, do, and feel in this work And so much more Connect with David McGhee: Website: The Steve Fund LinkedIn: David McGhee Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be joined by my dear friend and mentor, Ishmael Tetteh. Our conversation is centered around unity and the importance of knowing that “you are not meant to go at it alone.” This wise advise has grounded me in my work and I hope that you are able to leave our conversation inspired and full. A special thank you to Ishmael Tetteh for his time, wisdom, and eternal guidance. Meet Brother Ishmael Tetteh: Brother Ishmael Tetteh is a Spiritual Master, whose international presence and message of World Peace over the past 35 years has empowered thousands of lives from Africa, to Germany, to the UK, and now the United States. As Founder and Spiritual Director of the Etherean Mission in Ghana, a trans-denominational metaphysical organization dedicated to self-awareness and study of the natural sciences, Brother Ishmael’s charismatic presence has graced the podiums around the world. Brother Ishmael has published over twenty books including the “The Way Forward,” eighteen principles to radically change your way of thinking, living and being to bring about a life of harmony, peace and success and “Inspired African Mystical Gospel,” a rediscovery of lost treasures within African mystical and cultural practices. He has also developed tools and seminars for stimulating creativity, mental and emotional cleansing and self-healing. Those who know Brother Ishmael enjoy the magnificence of his spirit and warm, loving presence. His truths are filled with divine wisdom and healing, which move people deeply and bring about profound transformations. Listen in as Brother Ismael shares: The power of identity and its connection to unity and oneness How his identities have impacted the ways he leads on mindset and spirituality The intricacies of level setting each other's humanity while leading on race at work The role of spirituality and ancient wisdom in philanthropy’s racial equity transformation What he wishes for listeners to know, do, or feel as they live into the true meaning of philanthropy – the love of all humankind Connect with Brother Ishmael Tetteh: Website: Bro. Ishmael Tetteh - Ethereanlife Facebook: Ishmael Tetteh | Facebook Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to the final episode of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today we are switching things up and are humbled to bring you the journey of our host and founder of Keecha Harris and Associates, Keecha L. Harris. A special thanks to Erika Seth-Davies for facilitating this conversation. Meet Keecha L. Harris: Keecha Harris is president and CEO of Keecha Harris and Associates, Inc (KHA), a US Small Business Administration 8(a) certified firm. KHA leads organizational development, project management, and evaluation projects for publicly and privately funded efforts. The firm has worked with grantmaking organizations with assets exceeding $340 billion. Among current efforts, Dr. Harris balances a portfolio that includes environmental, reproductive, economic mobility, and leadership development projects. Clients include the Robert Wood Johnson, AARP, William and Flora Hewlett, Schmidt Family, Bill and Melinda Gates, Open Society, and Energy foundations as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Wells Fargo. The firm has also been retained by clients to facilitate power-differentiated stakeholders in processes framed to redress racial inequities. Dr. Harris is the thought leader and founder of the InDEEP Initiative and the Presidents’ Forum , KHA’s signature leadership development offerings on racial and ethnic equity. Her writing has been published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Quarterly . She is a distinguished alumna of both Iowa State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, from which she was awarded each institution’s highest awards. She serves on the board of directors of Orchid Capital Collective. Listen in as Keecha shares: Her identities and how she shows up in the world When race and racial equity became core to the work she does How she found herself in the consulting business and the moment she decided on her business name How giving herself permission became one of her greatest opportunities and lessons How she takes care of herself and her networks of support and inspiration Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 16 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). I am honored to share space with Elise Belusa of Tara Health and Tenesha Duncan of Orchid Capital Collective on today’s episode. Meet Elise Belusa and Tenesha Duncan: Elise Belusa Elise Belusa is the Chief Operating Officer for Tara Health. She leads strategy and investments within the Reproductive Health portfolio, as well as oversees all programs and operations work at the Foundation. Elise received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and earned a Master of Science in Reproductive & Sexual Health Research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. As a seasoned program director, she is an expert in strategic planning and in aligning operations to maximize impact. She cultivates trust-based relationships and focuses on grantmaking strategies to advance racial equity and the needs of women. Tenesha Duncan Tenesha is a Black feminist strategist exploring the intersections of reproductive and economic justice. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Orchid Capital Collective, and leads the work leveraging grants, loans, and investments to fund the shift toward community-owned and driven comprehensive birth and reproductive care. Tenesha received her Executive MBA from Howard University, holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Kingston University, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to founding Orchid, Tenesha led the Tara Health Foundation’s strategy and investments in Birth Equity, where she focused on the intersection of birth and economic justice to elevate community-led solutions that improve care quality and outcomes. Listen in as Elise and Tenesha share: Their identities and how they have impacted how they lead How, as changemakers, they live deeper into their identities to create more possibilities for progress. The importance of owning your leadership The journey of Tara Health truly living out its mission The journey to creating Orchid Capital Collective to level the playing field in community birth and reproduction care And more. Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 15 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am joined by Matthew Tejada, Director of the Office of Environmental Justice at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our conversation was rich and filled with truth, responsibility, and humanness around racial and ethnic justice and how was all can make a difference. I look forward to you tuning in. Meet Matthew Tejada: Matthew S. Tejada joined the EPA in March of 2013 as Director of the Office of Environmental Justice. As Director, Matthew leads the Environmental Justice Program’s cross-cutting work throughout the EPA and federal government. This includes working with communities, other EPA divisions, federal agencies, academic partners, business and industry, and state, local and tribal partners to further the mission of the EPA and its efforts to advance environmental justice. Before his career at EPA, Matthew spent over five years in the non-profit world as executive director of the environmental advocacy Air Alliance Houston, where he focused his efforts on environmental justice issues affecting the many overburdened communities in the Houston and Texas Gulf Coast area, regionwide ozone reduction policies and alleviation of toxic and particulate matter hotspots. In this position, Matthew was also centrally involved in local, state, and federal level legislative and policy formation as regards environmental and public health issues. Matthew received his Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the University of Oxford where he was a member of St. Antony’s College. His research and dissertations largely focused on environmental and energy policy, international relations, politics, and the development and role of civil society. Matthew is a native of Ft. Worth, Texas Listen in as Matthew shares: How sharing his race and identity has become a touchstone to him and his work What racial equity means to him on a personal level People who have been a support and inspiration in his life and also keep him accountable What he would like people to know, do, or feel when it comes to racial equity and justice Learn more and connect with Matthew Tejada: Website: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA LinkedIn Twitter Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 14 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am joined by Nancy Harris, Founder and CEO of Restart Consulting. Our conversation is filled with the complexities of racial equity and creating internal change within an organization. I look forward to you tuning in. Meet Nancy Harris: Nancy Harris is the Founder and CEO of Restart Consulting. Nancy considers herself a “people geek” and is fascinated by how people respond to change. She is the host of The Intersection podcast, a Coach/Facilitator at Northwestern (Kellogg Executive Education and MSLOC Leading Equity & Inclusion Certificate Program). Nancy’s passion for this work is rooted in her own career working as a Human Resource leader and Change Consultant for world-renowned organizations like Accenture, BP, and Ford Motor Company. Listen in as Nancy shares: Her identities and how they impact how she leads on Race The importance of making space for yourself as you make space for others What Racial Equity means to her Her support systems and how she keeps herself accountable in her work The results of her work and what she wishes people knew Learn more and connect with Nancy Harris: Website: Restart Consulting LinkedIn Podcast: The Intersection with Nancy Harris Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 13 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be joined by Keesha Gaskins-Nathan the Democratic Practice–United States program and the Racial Justice Initiative at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Meet Keesha Gaskins-Nathan Keesha is a philanthropic strategist, a student of movements, a critical constitutional scholar, and a Gemini. Keesha is the director for the Democratic Practice–United States program and the Racial Justice Initiative at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Ms. Gaskins-Nathan is dedicated to advancing measures and ideas that improve democratic systems and engage democratic culture in the United States to support full and fair democratic and economic opportunity for all residents. Keesha has worked as an organizer, lobbyist, and trial attorney. Prior to joining the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, she was senior counsel with the Brennan Center for Justice, serving as the director of the Redistricting and Representation program. Her portfolio included redistricting reform, voting rights, and elections, with a focus on voter suppression issues. She is a Commissioner for the New York State Public Finance Board, 2022-2023 Atlantic Racial Equity Fellow, and has served as 2021-2022 Daynard Public Interest Fellow at Northeastern University School of Law, 2019 Aspen Ideas Scholar, and 2008 Feminist Leadership Fellow with the University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs – Center on Women and Public Policy. She is a frequent commentator on voting rights and redistricting reform and regularly appears on numerous news and public affairs programming, including past appearances on Background Briefing, The Great Battlefield, PBS’s NewsHour, MSNBC, and Bill Moyers. Keesha also is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs - where she teaches a course on Democracy, Movements, and Public Policy. Listen in as Keesha shares: Her identifies and how they inform her work What inspired her to focus on racial equity and democracy in her work The deep alignment between her job and her work How she stays encouraged and the legacy she hopes to leave What she wants folks in this work to do, think, or feel Learn more and connect with Keesha Gaskins-Nathan: Website: Rockefeller Brothers Fund LinkedIn Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 12 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). Today I am joined by Ellen Friedman of The Tara Health Foundation and The Compton Foundation. Meet Ellen Friedman In her own words, “I am a proven organizational leader who has worked in diverse settings. I design and manage creative and dynamic philanthropic programs and support new social sector organizations aimed at advancing transformative social and environmental change. I love leading inspired teams to produce strong and effective outcomes. I believe that organizations built on trust, collaboration, and empowerment create the most powerful results.” Ellen Friedman served as the Executive Director of the Compton Foundation from 2010-2021. During Ellen's tenure, the Foundation redesigned traditional grantmaking relationships by reducing proposal paperwork, reporting, and turnaround time for grants. During Ellen’s tenure, the Foundation built an investment portfolio that was 100% aligned with its mission and was an original signatory to the Divest/Invest Philanthropy pledge. Currently, Ellen is a self-employed Consultant, designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder and team meetings, providing strategic planning support and executive coaching for foundation executives and nonprofit organizations, and other organizations working to advance social transformation. Listen in as Ellen shares: Her identifies and how they inform her work The role of destruction in nature and how it can inform our racial equity and justice work What she has learned about managing relationships across power-differentiated players and stakeholders. The power of purpose when setting goals personally and within an organization The results of her work and what work still has to be done Learn more and connect with Ellen Friedman: Website: Tara Health Foundation Website: The Compton Foundation LinkedIn Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 11 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). Today I am joined by Erika Seth Davies, CEO and Founder of Rhea Ventures as our guest on today’s episode. Meet Erika Seth Davies: Erika Seth Davies is the CEO of Rhia Ventures, which aims to transform the U.S. market for sexual, reproductive, and maternal health into a vibrant and equitable one through its impact investing, ecosystem building, corporate engagement, and narrative change work. She has more than 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, program design, collaboration and partnership management, and racial equity advocacy. Erika is the Founder of The Racial Equity Asset Lab ( The REAL ), a venture that centers racial equity in impact investing and works to shift capital to address the persistent racial wealth gap. She previously served as Vice President of External Affairs at ABFE (Association of Black Foundation Executives) where she designed the SMART Investing Initiative , a field-wide effort to encourage foundations to incorporate a racial equity lens in endowment management practices through increased access for racially diverse- and women-owned investment management firms. Erika Seth Davies is a recognized national leader in racial equity in impact investing and founder of Racial Equity Asset Lab (The REAL). Listen in as Erika shares: Her identifies and how they inform the work she does The foundation of racism as a system that is the root of her work The role of trust in building relationships and partnerships within philanthropy The results of her work from her eyes and experiences What she wants people to think, feel, or know as they go deeper into their change work Learn more and connect with Erika Seth Davies: Website: Rhia Ventures LinkedIn Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 10 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). I am honored to welcome Panya Walker as our guest on today’s podcast. Meet Panya Walker: Panya Walker is a somatic practitioner and teacher with 25 years of experience at the nexus of personal, organizational, and community empowerment, with a focus on meaningful social change. She currently runs a private practice out of New Mexico where she develops treatment programs for individuals and groups centered around holistic wellness and somatic therapies that facilitate personal and professional transformation, ignite creativity and develop the sixth sense. Panya graduated from the University of Virginia and has worked in education, publishing, corporate philanthropy, and as a consultant. Over the course of her career, she has developed long-term partnerships for interdisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration around goals that are purpose-driven, sustainable, and drive high-quality results. Panya is a student, apprentice, and practitioner of the somatic arts for two decades and running. In her application, soma tools are sensory tools that enhance internal and external awareness and communication -- within the self, groups, communities, and the world at large. She is also an ordained minister in the Interfaith tradition with a vision to inspire "healthy humans to live in healthy community together, in a healthy ecosystem." She is passionate about helping servant leaders and change agents achieve greater health and vitality so that they can serve at their highest level. Listen in as Panya shares: Somatics and the role it plays in her work and how it can help activists What has inspired her to do this work and her own birth experience as her grounding point of reproductive justice The importance Dysregulation plays in our interactions and in our world What she wants people to think, feel, or know as they go deeper into their change work Learn more and connect with Panya Walker: Website: Panya Walker LinkedIn Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 9 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode features a timeless conversation with Larry Kramer, President, and Charmaine Mercer, Chief of Equity and Culture of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. This conversation is an inside look and model for creating change within a major philanthropic organization. Both Larry and Charmaine have committed themselves to Racial Justice and Equity work and this episode showcases what it takes, the mindset required, and how they are making progress. Listen in as Larry and Charmaine share: Their identities and how they show up in their work How they define and implement racial justice and racial equity within the Hewlett Foundation What keeps them grounded in this work and their personal commitments Their advice to those currently doing Racial Equity and Justice work Learn more about the Hewlett Foundation and connect with Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer Website : The Hewlett Foundation LinkedIn: Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). I am honored to welcome Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens as our guest on today’s podcast. Meet Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens: Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens is an award-winning historian and popular public speaker. She is the Charles and Linda Wilson Professor in the History of Medicine and Director of the Humanities in Medicine Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this position, Dr. Cooper Owens is one of two Black women in the U.S. running a medical humanities program. Dr. Cooper Owens is also the Director of the Program in African American History at the Library Company of Philadelphia founded by Benjamin Franklin in 173. Cooper Owens is a proud graduate of two historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the all-women's Bennett College and Clark Atlanta University. She earned her Ph.D. in history at UCLA. As one of the country's most "acclaimed experts in U.S. history," according to Time Magazine, Cooper Owens is steadily working towards making history more accessible and inspiring for all. Listen in as Deirdre shares: What reproductive justice means to her and how her identities inform her work Her role as an academic, a historian, an advocate, and an activist and how they all come together The role of "nonclosure" in Reproductive work What she wants people to think, feel, or know as they go deeper into their commitment of black reproductive justice Learn more and connect with Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens: Website: Deirdre Cooper Owens Twitter Facebook Instagram Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Welcome to Episode 6 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today’s episode kicks off our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening). I am honored to welcome Kimberly Seals Allers as our first guest of the series. Meet Kimberly Seals Allers: As an award-winning journalist, author and a nationally recognized media commentator, consultant and advocate for breastfeeding and infant health, Kimberly leverages the power of words to transform thoughts, communities and ultimately our cultural norms. Her consulting work helps non-profits, hospitals and public health-related organizations improve outcomes by creating messaging and communication that connects. All that, in between her most important job–mothering her wonderful two children. Listen in as Kimberly shares: Her identities and how they serve as the foundation of the work she does The difference between Equity and Equality and why we all need to “do the work” The power authenticity and storytelling to build community and build trust What she wants listeners to know, do, and feel when doing Racial Equity work Learn more and connect with Kimberly Seals Allers: Website: Kimberly Seals Allers Twitter: Kim Seals Allers Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 5 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be joined by Cecilia Muñoz. Cecilia is a giant before, during, and since her tenure in the Obama White House. She has navigated complex spaces where there are unimaginable pressures in high-stakes decision-making. This conversation reminds me why leaders who address racial equity and their work must look fully into the identities that the world can and cannot see. Meet Cecilia Muñoz: Cecilia Muñoz is a national leader in public policy and public interest technology with over three decades of experience in the non-profit sector and 8 years of service on President Obama’s senior team. She is the author of the award-winning More Than Ready: Be Strong and Be You...and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise , which shares insights from her career as well as the careers of other notable women of color. She is also a contributing author to Immigration Matters , West Wingers , What My Mother Gave Me , and This I Believe . Cecilia spent two decades at the National Council of La Raza (now UNIDOS US); winning a MacArthur Fellowship for her work on immigration and civil rights. She served in President Barack Obama's West Wing, becoming the first Latino to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council. She serves on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Kresge, MacArthur and Joyce Foundations, New America, Protect Democracy, and Civic Nation. She also serves on the boards of Headspace Health and AdHoc. Listen in as Cecilia shares: Her identities and the role they have played in her life journey Her experience with Colorism as a “white passing” Woman of Color The message she would tell the younger version of herself What she wants listeners to know, do, and feel when doing Racial Equity work Learn more and connect with Cecilia Muñoz: Website: Cecilia Muñoz Twitter: Cecilia Muñoz Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 4 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today is a breath of fresh air as I am joined by Grace Anderson. Grace is the embodiment of how time has created space for deeper authenticity, ease, and self-anchored grace for Black career women. Grace has a deep reservoir of strategies that can inform each of us addressing racial equity and justice professionally. Meet Grace Anderson Grace Anderson is a dreamer, network weaver, and strategist working at the intersection of racial justice,healing justice, and environmental justice. She is grounded and guided by Walida Imarisha’s push to sculpt reality from her dreams , Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectional framework , bell hook’s revolutionary love , and tasha’s reminder to take care . Grace keeps curiosity and exploration at the center as she supports organizations and individuals in strategizing, building, and fostering opportunities to build the capacity of people of color in the environmental space by moving resources towards our dreams, leadership and joy. Listen in as Grace shares: How nature serves as inspiration and a reminder of her role in Racial Equity work Her journey from feeling tokenized in hyper white spaces to getting clear about her mission and dedication to Black, Brown, and Indigenous people How she navigates challenging times and stays motivated What she wants listeners to know, do, and feel when doing Racial Equity wor. Learn more and connect with Grace Anderson: Website: Grace Anderson.co LinkedIn: Grace Anderson Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 3 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am joined by friend, colleague, and “Elder in training” Dwayne Patterson, Chief Equity Officer at the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. Dwayne has sat at the feet of civil rights legends and humbly takes on the responsibility to deepen Racial Equity and Justice. I know you will be inspired by how he navigates and balances accountability, leadership, and giving back. Meet Dwayne Patterson: As Chief Equity Officer, Dwayne Patterson supports the Foundation's grantee partners as they set and advance their equity goals, helps staff and board document and share their equity journey, and refines the way MRBF captures partners’ outcomes and demographics for a full understanding of their work. Dwayne comes to MRBF after more than a decade at the Atlanta-based Partnership for Southern Equity, an organization that promotes racially equitable health, energy, development, and economic opportunities. As Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, he advised on racial equity, social justice, and organizing, and fostered community-based solutions all over the American South. Dwayne coordinated organizational and programmatic strategy, led program and management staff, strategy development, alliance building, and relationship management. He helped organizations grow and improve performance. Dwayne also served as PSE's first Director of Civic Engagement and Regional Organizing. Through his consulting firm, The Sixth Group, Dwayne has provided training and strategic impact guidance to many nonprofit organizations and foundations. Dwayne serves on the steering committee for the Georgia Grantmakers Alliance, an initiative of Philanthropy Southeast. He has also served on the boards of ProGeorgia, the Fund for Southern Communities, and the Latin American and Caribbean Community Center. Dwayne holds a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina A&T State University. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and twin daughters. Listen in as Dwayne shares: His identities and how they have shaped his work The role of love in Racial Equity work His accomplishments and the legacy his work has created What he wants those in the field to remember and lead by Learn more and connect with Dwayne Patterson: Website: The Mary Babcock Foundation LinkedIn: Dwayne Patterson Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Welcome to Episode 2 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I have the honor of speaking with Susan Hairston of Susan Hairston Consulting. She is an elected official and a deeply respected operations executive. She is someone that you can count on to see the best in everyone and everything while being clear-minded about how to navigate difficult situations with integrity. Curious about how that works? Invest the time to learn more by listening to our conversation. Meet Susan Hairston: An advisor to nonprofits, an elected official and civic leader, and an accomplished operations executive in philanthropy, reflect the diverse and complementary perspectives that Susan Hairston brings to the table. She lives an unapologetic life of service for the well-being of humanity. As a trusted coalition builder and inspiring leader during tumultuous change, Susan has organized events bringing together government officials and diverse organizations across the globe. She has been appointed to serve on several government and non-profit and educational boards including the County Board of Taxation, the Center for Effective Philanthropy Advisory Board, Union County College's Board of Governors, the Board of Education, and Co-Chair of the Mayor's Forum for Diversity. Susan launched her consulting group in 2020 to leverage her vast experience of strengthening nonprofits that serve marginalized communities. SHC group she leads offers a range of services that include funding strategy development, organizational assessment, strategic planning, change management, financial and project management, and board and leadership training. An organization builder and change management guru, Susan’s philanthropy muscles were developed at the Ford Foundation where she had a distinguished career spanning two decades and four expanding roles that culminated in directing the Foundation’s $450 million annual grant-making operations team from 1997-2016. Before the SHC group, Susan directed grants management at the JPB Foundation, a national foundation with assets of $4 billion that focus on transformational initiatives that impact people in poverty, sustain the environment, and enable medical research. Listen in as Susan hares: Her identities including her most beloved “Supremacy Slayer The complexity and often misuse of the Black Woman and Power Colorism and the role it plays in Philanthropy What she would like those doing Racial Justice work to remember Learn more and connect with Susan Hairston: Website: Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Resistance and Liberation start with ourselves. It is up to us to create a new vision for our future while centering our Blackness throughout. I am excited to launch Season 2 of the R.A.C.E. Podcast with a dear friend, mentor, collaborator, and thought partner, Michael Bell of InPartnership Consulting, Inc. I am humbled and astonished at Michael’s inexhaustible ability to get to the heart of the matter while keeping even the greatest skeptics aboard. His global career reflects a deep bench of racial equity change management efforts. I have watched him move groups to more evolved thinking, deeper connectivity, and collective curiosity about being more intentional around shifting power. I consider myself truly fortunate to kick off this season of the podcast with Michael as my guest. Be prepared to peel the layers of your consciousness back as you listen to our conversation. Meet Michael Bell Michael Bell is the president, chief executive officer and co-founder of InPartnership Consulting Inc., an organizational development and strategic change firm specializing in global cultural competence and leadership development. He designs state-of-the-art training, leadership development programs and organizational change initiatives for foundations and progressive non-profits. He is an international consultant and executive coach with special expertise in organizational assessment, team-building and mentoring programs. He is an expert in helping organizations understand their cultures and their need for transformational learning. Michael designs & facilitates The President’s Forum on Racial Equity in Philanthropy for Keecha Harris and Associates, aimed at supporting equity-centered leadership for many of the largest philanthropic foundation leaders in the United States and beyond. Through his own company, Michael leads the Racial Equity Innovation Lab, which convenes senior leaders to offer peers support, expertise, encouragement, and rigor as they upgrade and implement comprehensive organizational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and specifically, Racial Equity programs. Michael is a student/practitioner of Forward Stance, a series of physical practices based on the belief that our capacity for movement building rests not only on political alignment, strategy, or opportunity for collaboration but on the capacity to embody a resilient stance and move as one. Forward Stance is a mind-body approach that gets us out of our heads—into our bodies—and supports our movement to do just that. Michael is a Black, Queer parent of three young adults, and a lifelong meditator. For the past 10 years, he’s been part of an established meditation community for queer me Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Storytelling is often the voice of our identities. On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E. Podcast, I am truly delighted to welcome Chante’ Coleman and Nicole Litwiller from the National Wildlife Federation. Join us as we have an open conversation around Race, equity, identity, and the importance of storytelling. Meet Chante’ Coleman and Nicole Litwiller: Chanté Coleman serves as the Vice President of Equity and Justice where she leads the effort to fully operationalize equitable policies and practices and supports the organization to actively challenge systemic racism. She drives culture change by reframing how the organization thinks about power, while also encouraging others to develop their own expertise on equity and justice in their work. Coleman is an expert in large-scale ecosystem restoration and coalition-building and was previously the Director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, a 230-member advocacy organization focused on protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed. At the Coalition, she led regional-scale strategies to evolve an intentional focus on equity and justice for the Coalition and its member organizations. Chanté is a member of the Green Leadership Trust, was named a “rising star” by Green 2.0, is a 2017 Environmental Leadership Program Fellow and a 2020 Better Selves Fellow. She frequently appears as a speaker, trainer, and facilitator at conferences across the country. Coleman is a graduate of Princeton University and California Western School of Law. She currently resides in Annapolis, Maryland, and is a firm believer in self-care, regularly practicing yoga and meditation. Nicole Litwiller Nicole is the Equity and Justice Storytelling Fellow at the National Wildlife Federation. She grew up in Midwest Kanas and attended Eastern Mennnite University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Global Development. From there she went on to receive her Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Nicole is also the co-host of the National Wildlife Federation’s podcast, Seeds of Culture Change. Listen in as Chante’ and Nicole share: Their identities and how they show up in their work How they hold others accountable when they may not be “down for the cause” The importance of Storytelling in Racial Equity work Advice for those currently doing Racial equity work And more. Learn more and connect with Chante’ Coleman and Nicole Litwiller LinkedIn Chante’ Coleman Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
The most successful organizations are the ones that realize that our best chance at have a more equitable world is creating opportunities and spaces for the ones we are creating the world for. Today’s guest, Andres Jimenez and the organization he leads, Green 2.0 understand and amplify this everyday in the world they do. Andres and I have worked closely together on many projects and I continue to be inspired by his commitment to diversifying the Environmental Justice space. Join us as we discuss the necessity and power of creating diverse spaces for our youth to not only have a seat at the table but also a voice. Thank you Andres for your continued passion and commitment to this work. Meet Andres Jimenez: A long-time environmental advocate, Andrés Jimenez was tapped by Green 2.0's Board of Directors in June 2020 to serve as its first full-time Executive Director. Andrés is a strategic thinker, a relationship-builder, and carries a deep, empathetic connection to the communities he advocates. Most recently, Andrés served as Senior Director of Government Affairs at Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL), where he worked with both the House and Senate to help expand the voice of CCL and advocate for relevant legislation. Andrés also served as the Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy with a focus on creating bipartisan solutions for critical issues like ocean acidification and sustainable fisheries in the United States. Andrés has a strong history of public service, having worked for New York City's mayor's office, the House Judiciary's Immigration Subcommittee, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, and Congressman Howard Berman. His work also includes being an active member of the GreenLatinos as well as serving on the board for the Culmore Clinic. Andrés was appointed as Planning Commissioner for Fairfax, Virginia in 2020. Listen in as Andres shares: How his identities show up and lead on race The importance of diversifying leadership in the environmental justice sector The power and necessity of voice in environmental and racial justice His thoughts on culture, representation, and how he keeps himself accountable in his work. Learn more and connect with Andres Jimenez: Website: Green 2.0 LinkedIn: Andres Jimenez Twitter: @andresforchange Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
The world that we live in is a beautiful mix of tension, belonging, and empathy. On today’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by Victor Valenzuela, colleague, and consultant for KHA and Associates. I have come to know Victor as a friend and deeply honor and appreciate his work at the “tensions” of race and equity. Join us as we explore culture, code-switching, and the power of spirituality Victor is a truly devoted and missioned soul and I am so thankful for his time and his work. Meet Victor Valenzuela: Victor Valenzuela, M.Ed. is a transformative leader who is experienced in strategic leadership development. He has a reputation for cultivating organizational excellence and mission alignment. In his role as a learning and organizational professional, he has worked with all groups in an organization from C-suite executives to middle managers to general associates and colleagues. Victor has facilitated curriculum and program design and implementation, factors that have led to sustainable cultural change. As a cultural transformation leader who aligns strategic direction with a collaborative spirit, Mr. Valenzuela provides insight to ensure faithful coherence of purpose, identity, and values resulting in shared purpose and belonging. He has been recognized for purposefully and meaningfully weaving equity, inclusion, and belonging in his work. In his previous roles, Mr. Valenzuela has been a school educator and administrator, a curriculum consultant for a textbook publisher, a facilitator, and a national presenter of professional development for teachers. His most recent role was as the vice president for ministry formation for a large health system, where he worked to align the workforce with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Mr. Valenzuela is involved in his community in numerous ways. He volunteers at a youth development program as a board member, delivers meals to the elderly, and works on the board of a post-college volunteer organization. Mr. Valenzuela is bi-cultural and fully bilingual in Spanish and is a certified medical interpreter. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of San Francisco and a bachelor’s degree from St. Patrick’s University in Menlo Park, California. Listen in as Victor shares: The rich history of his identities around his Mexican-American culture, Catholic religion, and spiritual upbringing. How he holds himself accountable in his work What he wants others to remember in know in this work Learn more and connect with Victor Valenzuela: LinkedIn: Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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"Everything comes from love." This is one of the main themes from this week’s episode of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. I am truly delighted to welcome Marcus Walton, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations to the show. Join us for a beautiful exploratory discussion on how being fully grounded in oneself sets the foundation for not only how we show up in the world, but also the work we do. Meet Marcus Walton Marcus Walton is President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations with over a decade of practice in both nonprofit management and the ontological learning model. He specializes in operationalizing conceptual frameworks; racial equity facilitation and training; leadership and management strategy; stakeholder engagement; program development and navigating philanthropy. In his previous role as Director of Racial Equity Initiatives for Borealis Philanthropy, Marcus lead the Racial Equity Initiatives team and worked in partnership with 18 nationally-networked, philanthropy-serving grantee organizations to move past the “transactional” nature of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to a unified movement which prioritizes strategies that close gaps in access to opportunity, resources and well-being (across all categories of gender, identity, sexual orientation, class and ability). Before that, Marcus served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE), where he oversaw its operations, HR and staff development functions, including the overall strategy, conceptualization and administration of racial equity programming. Prior to ABFE, he combined his organizing experience and passion for public service in the role of Program Officer of Community Responsive Grantmaking with the Cleveland Foundation and Sr. Program Officer with Neighborhood Progress, Inc. Marcus is a Newfield Network-trained ontological coach, with additional training in the Action Learning systems coaching model. He promotes coaching as a tool for personal mastery, racial equity & systems change, social sector excellence and transformation within marginalized communities. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Bowling Green State University and has continued graduate studies in public administration at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Public Policy as well as Rutgers University’s School of Public Affairs and Administration. Listen in as Marcus shares: His unique take on how he identifies and how it has influenced him His journey with Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) How he holds himself accoun Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Identity is made up of how the world sees you, how you see yourself, and those who have helped make you who you are. On today’s episode of the podcast I am excited to welcome Melissa DeShields CEO and Partner at Frontline Consulting. Join us as we explore and reconcile the world of Philanthropy, Racial Justice, and everything in between. Melissa and I are not only colleagues but friends. Melissa is a visionary who is living, breathing, and practicing the liberatory path in her role at Frontline and beyond. A special thank you to her for all that she is and the work that she does. Meet Melissa DeShields: A principled leader and expert project manager, Melissa helps organizations build strong teams, develop effective strategy, and execute high-impact projects. As CEO of Frontline, Melissa actively fosters a culture of learning, reflection, and deep connection. She takes pride in all aspects of her work, from building client relationships to overseeing financial operations to supporting and mentoring staff. Melissa considers herself an unleasher of talent and a celebrator of Black brilliance. As such, she works tirelessly to ensure Frontline acknowledges, affirms, and rewards the genius, creativity, and wisdom of staff members and community partners. Melissa has been a member of Frontline’s senior leadership team since 2015, helming projects for Grantmakers for Girls of Color, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among others. Prior to joining Frontline, Melissa launched her own consulting practice and held senior-level positions at the Urban Affairs Coalition and The Philadelphia Foundation. Listen in as Melissa shares: Her various identities and the role they have played in her journey and her work How she as the CEO and partner of Frontline Consulting, accounts incorporates racial equity at work How she holds herself and other accountable What she wants others in the field to know as they lead and do “the work” Learn more and connect with Melissa DeShields and Frontline Consulting: LinkedIn: Melissa DeShields Website: Frontline Solutions Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Philanthropy should focus less on risk and more on trust-based approaches. On today’s episode of the podcast I am honored to be joined by John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation. Through our partnership over the last 3 years, I have been surprised and inspired by John’s commitment to equity and innovation in the world of Philanthropy. Join us for a poignant discussion around the world of Philanthropy and the journey to integrating equity and socially just practices into the work we do. Meet John Palfrey John Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $7 billion, and offices in Chicago, New Delhi, and Abuja, Nigeria. Palfrey is a well-respected educator, author, legal scholar, and innovator with expertise in how new media is changing learning, education, and other institutions. Palfrey has extensive experience in social change spanning the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. He is founding board chair of the Digital Public Library of America, and is the former board chair of LRNG, a nonprofit launched and supported by MacArthur. Palfrey has published extensively on how young people learn in a digital era, as well as the effects of new technologies on society at large. Palfrey serves on the board of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Palfrey holds a JD from Harvard Law School, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and an AB from Harvard College. Listen in as John shares: How has seemingly “favorable” identities have shaped who he is and how he seeing the world. How his unique family background has informed and inspired his philanthropic journey His thoughts on Trust-Based Philanthropy and the need for more of it. What other leaders in the Philanthropic world need to remember as they think of new and innovative approaches to Philanthropy. Resources Mentioned: Trust Based Philanthropy: An Overview by Pia Infante Learn more and connect with John Palfrey and his work with The MacArthur Foundation: LinkedIn: John Palfrey Website: The MacArthur Foundation Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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What does it mean to live within your own cultural capital, to truly live and lead from an identity-centered space. On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E. Podcast, I am both honored and delighted to welcome Olivia and Vanessa Roanhorse. Join us as we embark on a transparent and open conversation around Race and cultural identity in addition to examining the relationship between whiteness, money, and power as a catalyst for acknowledgment, acceptance, and change. Meet Olivia and Vanessa Roanhorse: Roanhorse Consulting (RCLLC) is an indigenous women-led think tank. RCLLC works with unheralded communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals to achieve and aspire their self-determination through forging communities of practice, strengthening indigenous evaluation methods, creating equity through entrepreneurship, and encouraging economic empowerment from within. RCLLC co-designs wealth and power building efforts that directly invest in our leaders, support meaningful data collection informed by indigenous research approaches, and helps build thoughtful community-led projects that enforce values that put people at the center. Listen in as the Roanhorse Sisters share: Their rich matriarchal upbringing and how it has influenced their work today What anchors them as Indigineous women doing Racial Equity work The importance of remaining curious in the work they do How they are intentional about self-care and healing And more. Learn more and connect with Olivia and Vanessa Roanhorse: LinkedIn Olivia Roanhorse Vanessa Roanhorse Website: Roanhorse Consulting Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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Identity is like an onion, made up of multiple layers . Each time a piece is peeled back there is a reaction. Tears, surprise, frustration, etc. It’s all a part of the process. On today’s episode of the podcast I am joined by close friend and colleague Amanda Storey, Executive Director of Jones Valley Teaching Farm. Through our friendship we have grown and engaged in transparent, vulnerable, and real conversations around Race, privilege, and equity. Join us as we peel back the layers of our journeys and experiences around identity and have it has shaped our lives and our work. Meet Amanda Storey: Amanda Storey is the Executive Director of Jones Valley Teaching Farm, where she’s been an enthusiastic advocate, volunteer, and employee for over 10 years - four of which have been spent in her current role. Amanda has worn many hats at JVTF, her trajectory started as Director of Partnerships before working up to her current position as Executive Director. During her day-to-day, Amanda is responsible for setting the organization’s strategy, supervising the Leadership Team, stewarding the annual budget, and acting as spokesperson to the community of donors, partners, and public, just to name a few of her undertakings. Listen in as Amanda shares: Her most salient identities that she carries as a White woman. How she understood Race growing up The moment she realized her complicity within her white privilege How she uses her “benefits” and privilege to create change What she wants other leaders of Non-Profits to understand as they contemplate leading on Race in their organizations and communities Learn more and connect with Amanda Storey and her work: LinkedIn: Amanda Storey Her Organization: Jones Valley Teaching Farm Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
Perhaps the 3 most prominent questions we ask ourselves in the world today are: Why me? Why this work? Why now? On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Linetta Gilbert, a pioneer in the world of Community Philanthropy. Linetta and I engage in a deep discussion around faith, community, engagement and support. Linetta is a true Sage and her work and guidance is legendary. Join us as we explore the state of our Philanthropic world and what is on the horizon. Meet Linetta Gilbert: Linetta is an original futurist, mentor, coach & an award winning change maker. She earned her B.A in History/Political Science from Howard University and has had a remarkable career working in community engagement, economic development, public policy, community organizing, capacity building, philanthropy, and leadership development. She has served on the board for several NGOs including Goodwork Network, Agenda for Children and Foundation for Louisiana (formerly Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation). In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Linetta helped guide decisions on philanthropic investments that would help to rebuild infrastructure and increase capacity to transition the region from recovery to transformation. In December 2012, Linetta founded Gilbert & Associates, LLC . Linetta is also a founding member of Agenda for Children-New Orleans, The Louisiana Children’s Museum, The Jeremiah Group and Chrisitan Unity Baptist Church, New Orleans. In 2019, she was recognized for her achievements in philanthropy by being selected as the 29th James A. Joseph Lecturer by the Association of Black Foundation Executives. Listen in as Linetta shares: Her deep history and upbringing within a community that led with support and nurturing and how that has informed her work. How she became interested in Community Philanthropy and her work with the Ford Foundation The importance of identifying the real fears in the community so that the real hope can shine How she holds herself accountable in her work and The one thing she wishes someone would have told her about doing work in this space Learn more and connect with Linetta Gilbert and her work: LinkedIn: Linetta Gilbert Frontline Article: We Are Not the Black McKinsey Ledisi Song: Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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What does it mean to actually “do” Racial Equity work? To meet at the intersection of Race and Humanness? On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I welcome Dr. Karida L. Brown to the conversation. Most known for her Racial Equity work with the Lakers and her most recent appointment as the Director of The John Lewis Center for Social Justice at Fisk University, Dr. Brown brings not only a wealth of knowledge and experience, but also a deep humanness to this work. Our conversation is rich with personal experiences and lessons learned within the world of Racial Equity work and highlights the importance of humanization and connection to affect and inspire change. Meet Dr. Karida Brown: Dr. Karida L. Brown is a Professor at UCLA in the Departments of Sociology & African American Studies. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Brown University (2016). She earned her M.P.A. in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania (2011). Her research focuses on the relationship between race, social transformations, and communal memory. Dr. Brown is a multifaceted oral historian, sociologist & educator. She currently serves on the boards of The Obama Presidency Oral History Project and the Du Boisian Scholar Network . In June of 2020, Dr. Brown was appointed Director of Racial Equity & Action for the Los Angeles Lakers. Karida is also a Fulbright Scholar responsible for research supported by National foundations like the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation & the Hellman Fellows Fund. Her book, “Gone Home: Race and Roots through Appalachia” (UNC Press), reconstructs the life histories of a cohort of African Americans who migrated throughout the Appalachian region during the African American Great Migration. Her research project, the Origins of Racial Inequality in Education, undertakes a global history of segregated schooling and its enduring legacies on race and education today. This research is funded by the Fulbright Global Scholars program and the Hellman Fellows Fund. Listen in as Karida shares: How her identities as a Black, African-American, working class Woman serves as the foundation and lens of her equity work The power of data in creating change within racial equity work The importance of meeting leaders where they are at the “interse Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
What does it mean to be an Ally? To do your own personal transformation work while leading a diverse team? On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I am honored to be joined by an amazing mentor and friend Dr. Ali Webb of Ali Webb Strategies. Join Ali and I for a transparent conversation on what it takes to navigate and decenter whiteness in the world of Philanthropy and how Ali is doing her part. Our conversation highlights the complexities of racial equity work and the realization that it is lifelong and takes dedication, commitment, and a willingness to be wrong while growing along the way. Meet Ali Webb: Dr. Ali Webb’s first job out of college was as a reporter for a small newspaper in Texas. Her second job, however, was press secretary to the Mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, for seven years. Ali was the first female and youngest person to ever hold the position of press secretary in Los Angeles. She was appointed by President Bill Clinton to head Communications at the United States Department of Agriculture. She was also Communications Director for The Nature Conservancy and political director for the League of Conservation Voters. For 19 years, she worked at the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, one of the largest U.S. charitable foundations. Her last role was as Director of Michigan Programming, leading a team of 15 people and an annual grantmaking budget of $65 million. She now leads Ali Webb Strategies where she advises leaders and advances strategies that help organizations bridge the gap between expectations and outcomes, using a racial equity lens. Ali currently teaches at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and in the Nonprofit Management program at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies. She received her BA in journalism from Stanford University and her MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. In 2005, she earned her PhD in mass media from Michigan State University. Ali is also a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a globally recognized assessment tool that helps build the skills of individuals, teams, and organizations to navigate cultural diversity. Listen in as Ali shares: Her identities and how they have shaped her journey The greatest challenges and opportunities when working with white philanthropists Trust and the role it plays in building a diverse team The importance of decentering whiteness to achieve racial equity The supportive and influential people she calls on when things get tough in this work Why Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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1 Empathy is the Bridge Between Love and Action: Learning to Lead with Love in the Face of Racial Injustice with Nathaniel Smith 34:52
As an advocate, leader, and servant of any community, especially communities committed to Race-centered change processes, it can be easy to get lost in all the noise. This work isn’t easy, and often we show up as flawed, human, and influenced by our own pain and need for change, justice, and equity. We can sometimes get so embroiled in the politics of accolades, salary, and being at the forefront of technological progress that we forget what should be at the center of racial justice work: Empathy. In the face of past and present patterns of white oppression, it isn’t easy to lead with love. The weight of the racial injustice and dehumanization that has been meted out to certain communities is enough to make you want to holler! So how do we begin the ten thousand-mile journey to doing this work and centering racial equity in our work and our day-to-day lives? Today’s guest offers us a simple answer to meditate on: Do the best that you can to be as real and authentic as possible, lead with love and empathy. On today’s episode of The R.A.C.E Podcast, I am joined by an amazing thought leader and provocateur: Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). Join Nathaniel and I for a riveting and re-affirming conversation on empathy and how it is the cornerstone of racial equity work. Tune in to hear more about why it is vital that we keep running this race, the significance of connecting with the heart for a purpose-driven life, and why it is more important to focus on our assignment than our accolades. Meet Nathaniel Smith: Nathaniel Smith is the Founder and Chief Equity Officer at the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE), an Atlanta based organization involved in race-centered change processes in the American South. Through utilizing an equity agenda , PSE aims to address the inequities in our communities so prosperity can be created and shared by all. They believe that there are groups that have much more support systems and resources that enable their success, while others are forced to rely on more uncertain circumstances in under-resourced communities. Therefore, PSE works to advance just outcomes that are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of the populations in question – erasing the barriers that stand in the way for everyone to succeed. Among PSE’s notable accomplishments was the creation of the American South’s first equity mapping and framing tool, the Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas, and co-authoring numerous reports ,including: “Growing the Future: The Case for Economic Inclusion in Metropolitan Atlanta”, and “Employment Equity: Putting Georgia on the Path to Inclusive Prosperity.” PSE also le Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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The R.A.C.E. Podcast
Welcome to the R.A.C.E. podcast! I am your host, Keecha Harris, and I invite you to join me as I talk with past clients, thought partners, and collaborators about the responsibility, accountability, courage, and engagement needed to lead change that centers on Race. Let's face it. These times make us all take a harder look at ourselves as contributors to professional efforts that address Race. Have you ever asked yourself, “How am I showing up around race-related issues at work?” Have you ever said as a Black woman, “I feel personally responsible to lead on race, but I'm not sure how?” Or you may have said, “I am White and come from multiple generations of middle-class experience; how can I be in deep solidarity with other people of color?” If you have asked yourself these questions or others like them, join me as we talk about our journeys as racial equity and justice change agents. During our conversations, you will hear: How one's personal identities fuel commitment, Each guest’s “no turning back now'' moment, and Why they stay in the game, and what they want you to remember. These conversations are about change. These conversations are about Race. These conversations are about leadership. The people you will hear from are our leaders who have had to navigate change processes, where Race is front and center as a part of their day-to-day work. They will motivate you, challenge your thinking and invite you to try on new approaches as you navigate race-related change processes within your current role. This podcast was created to help all of us on our personal journeys to becoming Anti-racist change agents. I have nearly 25 years of experience working with clients and providing them with tools to lead transformational change and work through diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice strategy. I want to share with you some of these experiences so that you can take your efforts to the next level while making your workplace more healthy, efficient, and impactful. Join us for brave transformative conversations, and let us help you discover what it means to take a stand for Humanity. Hi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback. Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/…
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