Race Forward is thrilled to launch Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast featuring movement voices, stories, and strategies for racial justice. 

Co-hosts Chevon Drew and Hiba Elyass kick off episodes with short takes on race and pop culture, and move into conversations with movement leaders, researchers, journalists, community activists, influencers, artists, and narrative builders.

These conversations provide road maps to drive change in our policies, institutions and culture - so that together, we can build community power. Stream the first two episodes right now and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

• Episode 01: Introduction To Momentum with Chevon and Hiba 

• Episode 02: The “Joker,” Cancel Culture, Immigration and an Expanded Lens On The Crisis on the Border

We look forward to having you join us as we begin this new journey into the podcasting world. Tune in and get inspired to drive action! Need some help figuring out how to listen? Check out this beginners guide to listening to podcasts to help you decide how to listen on various devices and platforms.

Check out our latest below!

Who is Hiring?

Race Forward is! And so are a host of other organizations

In order to achieve our shared vision of a just, multiracial, democratic society, we need to work with talented and committed racial justice advocates. We’re hiring more team members to join us in catalyzing communities, government, and other institutions to dismantle structural racism and create equitable outcomes for all!

Take a moment to view Race Forward’s open positions, and visit the career pages of some additional organizations, below: 

• Employment at Race Forward

• Careers at BAJI

• Jobs at National Congress of American Indians

• Employment at Faith In Action

• Careers at Demos

• Jobs at Advancement Project

• Employment at Unidos

• Careers at NAACP Legal Defense Fund

As DACA heads to the Supreme Court, We Lift Up A Changemaker 

Reyna Montoya shines at Forbes Under 30 Summit 

On November 12, the SCOTUS will hear oral arguments regarding President Trump’s unlawful termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. More than 700,000 DACA recipients and families could be affected if the Court overturns lower court rulings currently allowing DACA renewals.

Organizer, dancer, and Aliento founder Reyna Montoya, who was part of Race Forward’s Resistance Maricopa video series, recently spoke at the Forbes Under 30 Summit where she brought DACA, trauma, and healing to the forefront. “The fear doesn’t go away, but it evolves. When I see an officer, my palms sweat, because although I have protection, it’s in your mind that you’re undocumented.” 

Subscribe to Colorlines for ongoing immigration coverage, and be sure to read Colorlines’ story on Reyna’s artistic healing work.

Staff Picks

Photo: Stereogum

Find out what art & culture is attracting the attention of our staff! This month we hear from our Senior Director of Development and Partnerships, Timarie Harrigan!

“I’m really excited about Tei Shi’s new album coming out in a couple of weeks. I love her vibe and I always find myself turning back to her music. Here’s the latest single “Even If It Hurts” with Blood Orange."

What are you listening to, watching, reading and learning? Tell us on Twitter or Facebook.

In solidarity,

Team Race Forward