
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.
Episodes
45 episodes
Values-Based Leadership: Centering Black Women to Drive Systemic Change with Dr. Mikhiela Sherrod
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 strat...
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Episode 16
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Leadership and Racial Equity at Work with JaTaune Bosby
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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Unpacking the Complex Truths of Racial Equity with Sherece West-Scantlebury
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 way...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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Racial Equity Is Humanity for All with Ify Walker
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 wear...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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Living Into Your Humanity with Joe Sciortino
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 conversatio...
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Episode 41
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Start Somewhere: Racial Equity and Marine Conservation with Nina Lagpacan
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 pe...
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Episode 40
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Non-Linear Leadership for Effective Change with Jasmine Hall Ratliff
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 ex...
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21st Century Leadership with Ashleigh Gardere
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 t...
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Episode 9
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Let’s Talk About It: Navigating Communications within Philanthropy with Allyn Brooks-Lasure and Kristen Mack
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 Founda...
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Episode 8
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Straight to the Bank: The Role of Racial Equity within Financial Services with Rachel J. Robasciotti
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 plane...
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Episode 7
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The False Distribution of Power with Robert Raben
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 ...
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Episode 6
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The Heart of Philanthropy: Collectivism and Multi-Racial Democracy From Within with Carmen Rojas
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 commun...
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Episode 5
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Embodying A Spirit of Abolitionism Within Philanthropy with Stephanie McLemore Bray
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...
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Episode 4
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Flourishing As An Organization and A Society with Jeff Bradach
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 arou...
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Episode 3
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Rooted, Real, and Whole with David McGhee
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. ...
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Episode 2
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Unity, Oneness, and The Power of Us with Brother Ishmael Tetteh
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 g...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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57:43

My Journey, My Story with Keecha L. Harris
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 Eri...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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Identity, Connection, and Leadership for a Better World with Elise Belusa & Tenesha Duncan
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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Racial Equity: Our History and Our Responsibility with Matthew Tejada
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,...
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Episode 15
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The Internal Organizational Work of Racial Equity with Nancy Harris
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 ...
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Episode 14
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Advocating for Democracy and Racial Equity with Keesha Gaskins-Nathan
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.
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Episode 13
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The True Meaning of Freedom with Ellen Friedman
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...
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Episode 12
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A New Way For Change with Erika Seth Davies
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...
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Episode 11
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The Somatic Approach with Panya Walker
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...
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Episode 10
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Creating Change From the Inside Out with Larry Kramer and Charmaine Mercer
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 c...
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Episode 9
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