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.
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Non-Linear Leadership for Effective Change with Jasmine Hall Ratliff
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 3 of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. I am honored to welcome Jasmine Hall Ratliff, Executive Director of Build Missouri Health, a new organization who’s mission is To eliminate underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive. Our conversation explores the non-linear p…
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21st Century Leadership with Ashleigh Gardere
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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 multira…
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Let’s Talk About It: Navigating Communications within Philanthropy with Allyn Brooks-Lasure and Kristen Mack
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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 t…
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Straight to the Bank: The Role of Racial Equity within Financial Services with Rachel J. Robasciotti
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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 opera…
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The False Distribution of Power with Robert Raben
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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 in…
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The Heart of Philanthropy: Collectivism and Multi-Racial Democracy From Within with Carmen Rojas
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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 …
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Embodying A Spirit of Abolitionism Within Philanthropy with Stephanie McLemore Bray
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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 sh…
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Flourishing As An Organization and A Society with Jeff Bradach
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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…
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Rooted, Real, and Whole with David McGhee
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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 Dav…
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Unity, Oneness, and The Power of Us with Brother Ishmael Tetteh
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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 conv…
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My Journey, My Story with Keecha L. Harris
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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 C…
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Identity, Connection, and Leadership for a Better World with Elise Belusa & Tenesha Duncan
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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, circ…
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Racial Equity: Our History and Our Responsibility with Matthew Tejada
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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 l…
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The Internal Organizational Work of Racial Equity with Nancy Harris
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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 R…
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Advocating for Democracy and Racial Equity with Keesha Gaskins-Nathan
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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…
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The True Meaning of Freedom with Ellen Friedman
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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, circ…
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A New Way For Change with Erika Seth Davies
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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, circ…
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The Somatic Approach with Panya Walker
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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, circ…
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Creating Change From the Inside Out with Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer
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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. Bot…
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The Intersection of Reproductive Justice, Academia, and Advocacy with Deirdre Cooper Owens
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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, circl…
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Giving Voice through Storytelling and Authenticity with Kimberly Seals Allers
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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 accou…
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Actualizing Racial Equity with Cecilia Muñoz
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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 addre…
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The Natural Ecosystem of Racial Equity Work with Grace Anderson
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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 eq…
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Racial Equity: Love In Action with Dwayne Patterson
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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…
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Philanthropy, Colorism, and Intersectionality with Susan Hairston
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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 di…
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Leadership Development as the Pathway to Liberation with Michael Bell
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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 …
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Identity, Storytelling, and Centering the Narrative with Chante' Coleman and Nicole Litwiller
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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 Litwille…
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Racial Equity in Action with Andres Jimenez
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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 cl…
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Weaving Tensions, Relationships, and Belonging with Victor Valenzuela
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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, c…
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Finding Meaning and Embodying the Philanthropic Journey with Marcus Walton
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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…
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Bold, Brazen, and Building a Better Way with Melissa DeShields
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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 an…
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Trust-Based Philanthropy with John Palfrey
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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. J…
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Centering the Conversation Beyond Racial Equity with Olivia and Vanessa Roanhorse
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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 examinin…
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Peeling Back the Layers of Identity and Racial Equity with Amanda Storey
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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 g…
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Reimagining the World of Community Philanthropy with Linetta Gilbert
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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. Linett…
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Humanizing Racial Equity Work and Meeting at the Intersection with Dr. Karida L. Brown
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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 F…
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Decentering Whiteness and Building Trust with Ali Webb
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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 …
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Empathy is the Bridge Between Love and Action: Learning to Lead with Love in the Face of Racial Injustice with Nathaniel Smith
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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…
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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 contribut…
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