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In a deeply moving episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Jane Mantey, Director of Narrative and Cultural Strategies for Race Forward, connected with Michael Brown Sr. and Cal Brown, parents of Michael Brown Jr. Their heartfelt story and unwavering advocacy illuminate the enduring impact of their son's tragic death in a police encounter a decade ago–an event that ignited a powerful national movement and continues to shape the racial justice landscape today.
Michael Sr. and Cal share their journey since the heartbreaking loss of their son on August 9, 2014. Their story reveals not only their profound pain and grief but also their relentless pursuit of justice and healing through their organization, Chosen for Change. This initiative empowers families through holistic grief counseling and outreach programs, aiming to build leadership and self-determination.
Michael Sr. emphasized the critical need to support grieving families, drawing from his own experiences of inadequate support during his time of grief. He noted, "Grieving families are different. The first thing to go away is trust." Building trust and treating these families with respect and dignity is central to their approach.
Cal elaborated on the significance of their various programs, such as Cookies and Convo, Chosen Fathers, and Mothers of an Angel. These initiatives offer inclusive grief support, helping families adjust to a’'new normal’ and providing the tools needed to heal and reinvent themselves. One notable program, 1st 48 Responders, ensures immediate support for families following a loss. "Despite what we are going through, we stand ten toes down in the work that we do," Cal stated, underscoring their community-driven efforts as a form of justice for their son and others.
As they mark the 10-year commemoration of Michael Brown Jr., Michael Sr. reflected on the importance of remembering and humanizing his son. Their ongoing fight against police violence and systemic racism is highlighted by the recent loss of another young person to police brutality in their community. "We have served more than 1,700 families," Cal pointed out, emphasizing the continuing need for their essential work.
Chosen for Change will participate in Race Forward’s Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy from September 27th to October 5th. This new initiative harnesses art, culture, and creativity to advance dialogues and spark collective action for a multiracial democracy. During the event, *Chosen for Change* will unveil "As I See You," an art exhibit created through Michael Sr. and Cal’s eyes in collaboration with Artivist STL, offering an intimate portrayal of Michael Brown Jr.’s life.
In closing, Cal and Michael Sr. call for unity and urged listeners to support grieving families authentically. "If you do not have a voice, do not let anybody speak for you or your loved one until you find your voice," Cal advised. Their powerful testament to resilience and community strength continues to inspire and drive the ongoing fight for justice and equity.
Resources
Chosen For Change Organization
https://www.chosenforchange.org/
The Michael Brown Foundation
https://www.michaelbrownfoundation.org/
‘I will never stop fighting’: Michael Brown Jr.’s family turns pain into purpose” (via St. Louis Public Radio)
https://bit.ly/3YYEHnw
Race Forward and Americans for the Arts unveil the Anchor Projects for the Inaugural Cultural Week of Action
https://bit.ly/474DqgH
Photos: Family of Michael Brown Jr. marches on Ferguson 10 years later (via The Picture Show, NPR)
https://bit.ly/3Mq9WjO
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore, Priscilla Sam
Associate Producer & Editor: Freddie Beckley
On the latest episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association (NEA), is interviewed by Anastasia Ordonez, Director of HEAL Together at Race Forward. This episode explores Becky’s journey from being a science teacher to becoming a prominent leader in education advocacy and the head of the largest labor union in the United States.
Becky shares her lifelong commitment to social justice, influenced by her experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and her family’s involvement in labor movements. She discusses the significant challenges she faced when she began her presidency in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and a national reckoning on racial injustice. Becky reflects on how these events shaped her work and reinforced her commitment to equity and access in education. She states, “As I visit teachers and support professionals and students and communities around this country, I have never been prouder to call myself a teacher than I am in this moment, as I watch them working miracles every day with our students ... as I see them building community schools, meeting the needs not just of our students, but of our families, of each other, and then taking so seriously their role in our democracy.”
Throughout the episode, Becky addresses crucial issues facing public education today. She emphasizes the importance of defending public education against attacks from right-leaning groups and highlights the role of strong, community-based partnerships in supporting and strengthening public schools. Becky talks about the NEA’s efforts to provide continuous professional development and create inclusive, restorative, and culturally responsive educational environments.
She explains, “Public education was never designed for people who look like me. It wasn't designed for students with disabilities. It wasn't designed to make a safe place for LGBTQ+ students. It wasn't designed for those students and families who were living in generational poverty. It just wasn't designed for that. So we couldn't just promote public education as a common good and as a foundation of this democracy, we had to transform it into something it was never designed to be—a racially and socially just and equitable system that prepares every student, everyone to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.”
Becky concludes with a heartfelt tribute to the dedication of educators who continue to work tirelessly despite the challenges they face. Her call to action is clear: “We must ensure that public education delivers on its promise of providing equitable opportunities for every student.”
To listen to more of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and remember that you can support our work by texting “RFPOD" to 44-321 –– and help us keep the momentum going.
Resources:
Becky Pringle, Head of the NEA Wants To Protect Public Education (via The Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://bit.ly/3LJTvPn
NEA president vows to transform nation’s largest union, putting ‘social justice’ first (via WGN TV)
https://bit.ly/3SajNh7
Remarks as prepared for delivery by Becky Pringle, President, National Education Association, to the 103rd Representative Assembly (via National Education Association)
https://bit.ly/3S9qj7I
Incoming head of nation’s largest teachers union says it’s time ‘to turn up that heat’ (via Chalkbeat, 2020)
https://bit.ly/4eVHB1Y
New teachers union boss fighting Trump, school reopening battles (via Politico, 2020)
https://bit.ly/463LCxq
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer & Editor: Freddie Beckley
Welcome to Season Five of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast!
On the season premiere of Momentum, we had the privilege of being joined by Secretary Julián Castro, the newly appointed CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. In this conversation hosted by Cathy Albisa, Race Forward’s Vice President of Institutional and Sectoral Change, Cathy and Secretary Castro engage in a wide-ranging conversation about his vision for enhancing civic and economic power within Latino/a communities that will in turn, positively impact the broader multiracial electorate and the push to fight back against authoritarianism.
Secretary Castro talks about his new role at the Latino Community Foundation, and the foundation’s mission to build a movement of civically engaged and philanthropic leaders, and the significance of investing in Latino-led organizations to unlock the full potential of Latino/a communities. He states powerfully, “America’s destiny and the destiny of Latinos are intertwined like never before.” He also emphasizes how investing in these organizations at the forefront of changing policies will have the added benefit of addressing economic disparities and decreasing the wealth gap for Latino/a communities.
Having had a storied career in politics, as well as a memorable run as a presidential candidate, Secretary Castro provided us with his raw insights on topics related to our racial justice work from the federal level. As the former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in former President Obama’s administration, he notes the current lack of federal resources committed to creating housing opportunities and a need for a comprehensive approach to be able to tackle the nationwide crisis effectively. He also talks passionately about the longtime need for humane and compassionate immigration policies –– a debate he notes is continuously fueled by both political parties being influenced by “darker” narratives, and the importance of uplifting
Last year, Secretary Castro and Stacey Abrams co-authored an article titled, “It’s Open Season on Civil Rights. Philanthropy Must Not Retreat”, in response to significant backlash on racial justice and equity organizations. Speaking to the theme of the article, Secretary Castro once again urges philanthropic leaders to remain committed to funding the bold work needed to continue the movement making and democracy building needed in these times where authoritarianism threatens to afflict the progress our movements have won. He advocates for a dual role where foundations are not only financial supporters but also rooted in understanding and addressing community needs through policy advocacy.
With the next election coming up less than six months away, Secretary Castro and the Latino Community Foundation will be hard at work mobilizing Latino/a voters and having representation at the polls as they are once again set to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the election. Secretary Castro’s call to action to support organizing 24/7, 365 days a year, beyond the current election cycle is a reminder of the long term-investment and planning that goes into the wins working in partnership with our communities.
Thank you for joining us for the season premiere of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, and make sure to follow Race Forward on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X, and to support our work, make a donation by texting RFPOD to 44-321.
Additional Resources:
Announcing LCF’s New CEO –– Latino Community Foundation
https://bit.ly/3TYd2At
Closing the Latino wealth gap: Exploring regional differences and lived experiences (via Brookings Institute)
https://bit.ly/3xAoLwA
The Latino Community Foundation Announces Get-Out-the-Vote Investments in California, Arizona, and Nevada Ahead of 2024 General Election (via Business Wire)
https://bwnews.pr/3UgkXrE
Eight Questions For Julian Castro, CEO Of The Latino Community Foundation (via Inside Philanthropy)
https://bit.ly/4blSnwx
Podcast –– The Democrat Saying What Others Won’t (via The New York Times)
https://bit.ly/3TUPjRo
It’s Open Season on Civil Rights. Philanthropy Must Not Retreat (co-authored with Stacey Abrams) (via Chronicle of Philanthropy)
https://bit.ly/3PHlWzP
Addressing the prevalence of racism was always at the core of Julián Castro’s campaign (via The Washington Post)
https://bit.ly/3xc2DId
Trump’s Support Among Latinos Grows, New Poll Shows (via The New York Times)
https://bit.ly/3L7c8fr
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer:
Freddie Beckley
On the season finale of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Everette Thompson-Francois, Race Forward’s Vice President of Movement and Capacity Building is joined by Sulma Arias, Executive Director of People’s Action for an illuminating and invigorating conversation inspired by the Organizing Revival project launched one year ago.
As Executive Director of a national organization that houses more than 40 organizations in 30 states, Sulma grounds her leadership in her two decades of rich community organizing experience with grassroots movements, as well as her own journey as a Salvadoran immigrant to Wichita, Kansas. Sulma’s narrative is one that reflects the collective resilience and determination of the thousands of constituents she helps lead in building “the power of the poor and working people in rural, suburban, and urban areas to win change through issue campaigns and elections.”
Sulma and Everette’s conversation centers around the foundational values and forward looking vision of People’s Action, discussing strategic campaigns that empower local communities to create a national movement, the approach deeply rooted in direct action and relational power building. The “Organizing Revival” as it was envisioned, is a testament to the historically enduring spirit of activism for social change. Sulma talks about how this is more than just a strategic reset –– it represents a reaffirmation of community organizing as the bedrock for the large-scale impacts intended to be won, built through the historic wins being created by a new generation of dissenters and organizers. Her insights into the challenges and triumphs of mobilizing communities against the backdrop of at times hostile political and social landscapes offers an important look into the mobilization needed to inspire and sustain movement power.
Sulma and Everette also discuss People’s Action white paper “The Antidote To Authoritarianism”: a report that addresses the question of building a multiracial and pluralistic democracy with an inclusive economy to defeat the rise in authoritarianism. She talks about how the report, written with insights from experienced organizers dedicated to building power contextualize how the various political, social, economic, and environmental crisis compounding each other are a strategy that is eroding democracy –– and how regrounding the movement for social justice is the most effective practices of community organizing to address this escalating crisis at scale is the strategy that is urgently needed.
With the 2024 U.S Presidential Elections approaching, Sulma’s words are a reminder of the power vested in collective action. She invites our listeners and wider audiences to not shy away from, but to engage with the challenges of our times –– from the expansion of the climate crisis to the erosion of democratic norms –– through the venerable tradition of organizing.
As we wrap up this season of Momentum, we want to – thank our listeners for joining us for four incredible seasons of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast. It is our privilege to bring you important conversations from our movement, to be able to create incredible work together.
The next season of Momentum will kick off next month –– and we’re looking forward to having you continuing to join us as a valued listener. In the interim, make sure to follow Race Forward on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/ X, and please support our work by making your donation by texting RFPOD to 44-321.
Resources:
People’s Action [About]
https://bit.ly/44WgDTx
Organizing Revival (via Colorlines)
https://bit.ly/4ayjmDL
Report: The Antidote To Authorianism: How an Organizing Revival Can Build a Multiracial Pluralistic Democracy and an Inclusive Economy
https://bit.ly/3USj9Fy
Sulma’s Writings
Why We Hope
https://bit.ly/3yxiOk7
Training Is How We Transform Society
https://bit.ly/4bPfoHJ
The Organizing Revival Is Here
https://ourfuture.org/20230703/the-organizing-revival-is-here
This Is One Of The Best Times In History To Be An Organizer
https://bit.ly/3wMW4fq
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media:
Follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/raceforward
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www.twitter.com/raceforward
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Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings
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Executive Producers
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer
Freddie Beckley
On this bonus episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Ryan Curren, Director of Housing, Land, and Development work at Race Forward talks to us about 5 Things You Need to Know About Fair Housing Month in 2024 and the work Race Forward is doing to ensure everyone has safe, affordable, stable housing. The episode includes remarks from Ms. Karen Harvey, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Rent Control Coalition, and Randall Taylor, a housing justice organizer with Pittsburgh United.
Make sure to follow Race Forward on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/ X, and to support our work, make your $24 donation for 2024 by texting RFPOD to 44-321, that’s R F P O D to 44-321.
Resources
Housing and Land Justice at Race Forward
https://bit.ly/4bjqxjJ
Statement from President Joe Biden on the 55th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (2023)
https://bit.ly/4aXcWPr
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness (Via The New York Times’ The Daily Podcast)
https://bit.ly/4aXxcjU
Race Forward’s Housing Justice Narrative Convening
https://bit.ly/4diNoxI
Facing Race
https://facingrace.raceforward.org/
To support our work, make your $24 donation for 2024 by texting RFPOD to 44-321, that’s R F P O D to 44-321.
This month as we celebrate the worldwide contributions of Black Americans and those of African descent, Race Forward and Americans For The Arts launched a national annual “Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy”, scheduled to take place in September of this year. This initiative aims to broaden awareness of and engagement in democracy and racial equity through cultural experiences across the entire country.
Arts and Culture have played a significant role in how we, as Americans, view the world and see ourselves within it. Black artists and culture bearers have produced some of the most profound bodies of work in this area, particularly during the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black Liberation movements during the 1970s and 1980s.
On this episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Ralph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs at the San Francisco Arts Commission, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and champion for racial equity in the arts, who presented the keynote address for the City of San Francisco’s Black History Month celebration on being African Americans and the Arts, speaks to Rachel DeCruz, project director for the Cultural Week Of Action about his decades long leadership in the arts and culture sector, pushing the envelope on culture and stories to continue moving the work of racial justice forward to build and sustain a multiracial democracy.
Resources:
Race Forward – Cultural Week Of Action On Race And Democracy
https://bit.ly/3Ih9sKY
SFAC Appoints New Director of Cultural Affairs
https://bit.ly/3P1p7Sz
Meet Ralph Remington, Tempe's New Arts and Culture Deputy Director (via Phoenix New Times
https://bit.ly/3uRywFj
NEA Theater/Musical Theater Director Ralph Remington Departs to Join Actors Equity Association (2013)
https://bit.ly/42XsNdC
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic Strike (via Variety)
https://bit.ly/49QQ9nB
San Francisco Celebrates Black History Month - Ralph Remington Keynote
https://bit.ly/430CuIb
Ralph Remington
https://www.instagram.com/remingtonralph
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-remington-055b1a11/
San Francisco Arts Commission
https://www.sfartscommission.org
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer & Editor: Freddie Beckley
Historically, from slavery to present day, efforts to create black economic advancement have been stunted continuously either through violence, such as the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, or through systemic barriers and policies responsible for creating and maintaining the racial wealth gap.
In August of last year, Edward Blum, the president of The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), and the man behind the efforts to overturn affirmative action, filed a lawsuit against The Fearless Fund, claiming its Strivers Grant program violated the Civil Rights Act of 1866, by discriminating against non-black women. In response, Race Forward’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations Kerry Mitchell Brown authored an op-ed titled “The Fight Against The Fearless Fund Is A Fight Against Black Economic Advancement,” which reflected on the lawsuit brought against The Fearless Fund, whose mission is to invest in women of color-led businesses seeking financing by bridging the gap in venture capital funding for women of color business founders.
With the conservative majority of Trump-appointed Federal Judges and a Supreme Court that ruled against affirmative action in higher education, is this lawsuit the beginning of the latest frontier in halting black economic advancement, and more specifically, black female economic advancement?
On this episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Kerry Mitchell Brown speaks with Ayana Parsons, co-founder of the Fearless Fund about her trailblazing work, and the next steps in the fight for black economic advancement.
Resources:
The Fight Against Fearless Fund is a Fight Against Black Economic Advancement (via The Atlanta Voice)
https://bit.ly/498ufvD
Is DEI, DOA? (via Today Explained) [Podcast]
https://bit.ly/4beimGf
The True Cost of the Tulsa Race Riot, 100 Years Later (via The Brookings Institution)
https://bit.ly/3u481Mx
The Racial Wealth Gap: A History of Inequity (via Reuters)
https://bit.ly/3SgI7x9
The Four Most Common Challenges Facing Black Women Entrepreneurs (via Stearns Bank)
https://bit.ly/3u6ka3s
Business Prowess: Black Women are Powering the US Economy (via Black Enterprise)
https://bit.ly/498NN36
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer & Editor: Freddie Beckley
On this bonus episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, adrienne maree brown, author of the critically acclaimed book Emergent Strategy spoke with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity’s Director of Innovative Practice Cecelia Olusola Tribbl as a part of the network’s 2023 membership meeting.
In this conversation, adrienne and Olusola talk about the importance of building dynamic partnerships and networks to foster “collaborative ideation,” and building adaptable institutions to address and advance racial equity. adrienne invokes the work of Octavia Butler, noted science fiction author, recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, and the first science-fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, to talk about the “fecundity” and resilience needed in these uncertain times, her own methodology for speculative fiction, and the humanity that can be found in networked relationships
*Remarks were edited for time and content
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Resources (by order of mention)
adrienne maree brown (Official Website)
https://adriennemareebrown.net/
Government Alliance on Race and Equity
https://www.racialequityalliance.org/
Cecelia Tribbl
https://www.racialequityalliance.org/team/cecilia-olusola-tribble/
Emergent Strategy
https://adriennemareebrown.net/book/emergent-strategy/
Octavia Butler (Official Site)
https://www.octaviabutler.com/
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media
Follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/raceforward
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/raceforward
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www.instagram.com/raceforward
Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Music From Podcastle
Pillar- Instrumental (Primary)
Good Times - Background Vocals + Music [Primary]
This episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, recognizes Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month and International Podcast Day. Hendel Leiva, Manager of Podcasts and Audio Initiatives interviews the co-founders of BIPOC Podcast Creators Tangia Al-awaji Estrada and Maribel Quezada-Smith. In this conversation, Tangia and Maribel share their stories of how they became podcasters, the challenges they experienced as women of color in podcasting, and how a Facebook group was the catalyst for founding and launching the BIPOC Podcast Creators in 2021.
Maribel and Tangia talk about the exponential growth of the BIPOC Podcast Creators community, and the wins in representation, access, and partnerships generated across the industry for its members. They discuss the opportunities (speaking and presenting at Podcast Movement, international work in Mexico and Saudi Arabia), and the challenges/ lessons being learned in the greater industry (layoffs due to overcorrection from the big companies, overinvesting in celebrity based podcasts) – and the overall message that forecasts BIPOC podcasting/podcasters are set to be the global majority in the future.
To listen to more of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast check us out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and remember that you can support our racial justice work by texting “RFPOD" to 44-32.
Resources (by order of mention):
BIPOC Podcast Creators
https://www.bipocpodcastcreators.com/about
Maribel Quezada Smith
https://www.maribelqs.com/
Tangia Renee
https://www.tangiarenee.com/
Michelle Talbert (Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/herpowermoves
That’s What She Did Podcast (Tangia Renee)
https://apple.co/3LGIMp3
Differente Podcast (Maribel)
https://apple.co/3EVOcsy
The Pulso Podcast
https://projectpulso.org/podcast/
Podcast Movement Conference
https://podcastmovement.com/
Audio Flavor Social (Oct, 23’ Phoenix)
https://bit.ly/48yOSS4
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities,
organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media:
Follow us on Facebook:
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Executive Producers:
Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato Blakemore
Associate Producer/ Editor: Sewa Olivares
On this episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Faron McLurkin interviews CEO of Liberated Capital Edgar Villanueva, author of the best selling book “Decolonizing Wealth.” They discuss the ongoing activism for reparations at the intersection of the racial justice movement and the philanthropic sector.
Edgar explains how his background as a part of the Lumbee Tribe and his career experiences influenced his perspective in money being “medicine” for historically oppressed communities –– leading to the work of Decolonizing Wealth. He takes us through the story of the organization’s founding, building the infrastructure for this trailblazing effort, to the Alight Align Arise: Advancing The Movement For Repair Conference presented by Decolonizing Weath.
Faron and Edgar also discuss the evolving role of philanthropy following the massive investments into racial justice work after the George Floyd uprisings, and the importance of efforts to cultivate long-term financial commitments, placing the conversation of reparations at the forefront. They also talk about the expanding “sweeping” energy of the movement nationally for “redress and reparations”, and how this has begun an emerging international awareness, sparking a global movement.
To listen to more of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast check us out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and remember that you can support our racial justice work by texting “RFPOD" to 44-32.
Resources (by order of mention):
Sherman’s Field Order No. 15 via New Georgia Encyclopedia
https://bit.ly/3DCc7wo
Pigford v. Glickman
https://bit.ly/44ZnfPI
Asheville North Carolina Community Reparations Commission
https://bit.ly/44Zn8ng
California Reparations Task Force Releases Interim Report Detailing Harms of Slavery and Systemic Discrimination on African Americans
https://bit.ly/3rYKx9W
Georgetown University Reparations Project (via The New York Times)
https://nyti.ms/47adVdH
Liberated Capital (Decolonizing Wealth Fund)
https://bit.ly/3YcVr8n
Decolonizing Wealth Project commits $20 million to advance reparations (via Philanthropy News Digest)
https://bit.ly/47eay5C
Edgar Villanueva
https://www.edgarvillanueva.net/media
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
http://bit.ly/3YgEdH9
Alight Align Arise Conference
https://bit.ly/3rLGhdT
Where Is My Land
https://bit.ly/47a19fc
About Race Forward:
Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities,
organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Follow Race Forward on social media:
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