No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast Series

About No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast Series

No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Limited Podcast Series is a five episode series that explores crucial questions about the future of social movements, particularly the racial justice movement. How do we continue to push back against the rise of authoritarianism and safeguard the hard-won victories of recent years? This year has seen a dramatic shift in the political landscape with President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election and endorsement of his Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the Democratic ticket. Against a backdrop of widespread protests over the United States’ Middle East policies, contentious presidential campaigns, and unsettling instances of political violence, we find ourselves navigating a period of significant uncertainty. The echoes of the 2016 election, when "no matter what happens" became a catchphrase of unpredictability and upheaval, resonate more than ever. As we look back over the past eight years—marked by former President Trump’s felony conviction, a conservative Supreme Court reshaping our nation's framework, and a growing erosion of trust in democratic institutions, this series lifts up the voices of esteemed thought leaders, activists, and former civil servants. Their insights on the election's potential implications and strategies for advancing racial equity in the years ahead will help us navigate the future, "no matter what happens.

Publisher

Race Forward

Category

government · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Jan 2022

Latest episode

28 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jan 2025

   Navigating the Tides of Racial Justice Amid Political Shifts with Timothy Green IV

   Timothy Green IV discusses navigating racial justice amid political shifts with Marsha Guthrie, emphasizing deep dialogue and prioritizing Black women in leadership, in this interview.

2. 

   28 Jan 2025

   St. Louis, Solidarity, and Systemic Change with Jeremy Al-Haj

   Rinku Sen interviews Jeremy Al-Haj about St. Louis's history in racial justice, the power of multiracial coalitions, and recent Missouri organizing victories, revealing strategies for dismantling systemic inequities.

3. 

   28 Jan 2025

   Building Grassroots Power for Public Education and Beyond with Damaris Allen

   Damaris Allen and Anastasia Ordonez examine the 2024 election's impact on education and racial justice, stressing grassroots organizing and proactive planning to defend public education and foster community resilience in this interview.

4. 

   28 Jan 2025

   Collective Power and Solidarity in Challenging Times with Sulma Arias

   Sulma Arias and Christi Tran explore the transformative power of community and solidarity in overcoming political challenges, emphasizing collective power for driving change in this interview episode.

5. 

   22 Jan 2025

   Revolutionary Generosity: Ramon Ramirez on Building Multiracial Movements for Justice

   Eric Ward interviews Ramon Ramirez about the importance of multiracial coalitions, Black-Brown unity, and intergenerational collaboration in movements for racial and social justice, highlighting revolutionary generosity as a means to sustain activism.

6. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Toward Inclusive Belonging: A Conversation with john a. powell on Equity and Resilience

   john a. powell discusses with Candace Moore the necessity of creating inclusive belonging without marginalizing others, advocating for a society where every life matters equally in this interview episode.

7. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Beyond False Harmony: Nwamaka Agbo on Community-Driven Democracy and Economic Justice

   Nwamaka Agbo, Kataly Foundation CEO, explores community-driven democracy and restorative economics with Cathy Albisa, Race Forward’s Vice President, in an interview that emphasizes deep community relationships for genuine democratic participation.

8. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Cultural Strategy and Policy Change: Favianna Rodriguez on the Art’s Role in Advocacy

   Favianna Rodriguez, President of the Center for Cultural Power, discusses with Hendel Leiva the evolving role of art in social movements and its impact on policy change, highlighting the importance of cultural interventions in countering divisive narratives in this interview.

9. 

   1 Nov 2024

   A Third Force in Politics: Maurice Mitchell on Creating a Multiracial Working-Class Movement

   Cathy Albisa interviews Maurice Mitchell, who shares his vision for a multiracial working-class movement and a "third force" in American politics that challenges systemic inequities and strives for genuine equality.

10. 

    1 Nov 2024

    The Youth, Art, and Activism: Michelle "Mush" Lee on Cultural Strategy for an Enduring Democracy

    Michelle "Mush" Lee discusses cultural strategy, storytelling, and activism with Hendel Leiva, highlighting the role of culture and artists in addressing global challenges and fostering a resilient democracy in this interview.

11. 

    1 Nov 2024

    Book Release Spotlight: Belonging Without Othering with john a. powell and Stephen Menendian

    john a. powell and Stephen Menendian discuss their book "Belonging Without Othering" with Hendel Leiva, examining themes of inclusion and offering pathways to foster belonging in a complex world in this interview.

12. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 1: Boldly Moving Immigrant Rights Conversations Forward with Nicole Melaku

    Executive Director Nicole Melaku discusses the evolution of immigrant rights conversations with Hendel Leiva, emphasizing the need to boldly push for urgent reform, in this interview.

13. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 2: Leaving No One Behind In The Immigration Movement with Angelica Salas

    Angelica Salas discusses the frustrating tendency to sacrifice immigration and immigrant rights in the pursuit of progressive justice, emphasizing the need to address systemic racism within U.S. immigration laws in an interview with Hendel Leiva.

14. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 3: A Collective Awakening For AAPI Communities with Shiu-Ming Cheer

    Shiu-Ming Cheer discusses the collective awakening within AAPI communities and the immigrant rights movement spurred by increased anti-Asian violence, in an interview with Hendel Leiva.

15. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 4: Turning Outrage Into Action For AAPI Communities with Jo-Ann Yoo

    Executive Director Jo-Ann Yoo discusses turning outrage from anti-Asian attacks into activism and building solidarity across coalitions in an interview with Hendel Leiva, centering the experiences of Asian immigrants.

16. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 5: Planning For Long Term Wins Using Narrative Strategy with Jeff Chang

    Jeff Chang discusses anti-Blackness within immigration reform and the Butterfly Lab's narrative strategies with Hendel Leiva, highlighting solidarity and long-term wins in this interview.

17. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 6: The Intersections of Immigration Rights and Racial Justice Work with Jonathan Jayes-Green

    Jonathan Jayes-Green discusses the intersections of immigration rights and racial justice work, highlighting the consequences of not centering marginalized communities in liberation efforts in an interview with Hendel Leiva.

18. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 7: The Critical Moment To Welcome and Support Afghan Refugees with Bilal Askaryar

    Bilal Askaryar informs Hendel Leiva about the critical importance of seizing the moment to welcome and support Afghan refugees, emphasizing the need for sustained advocacy and preparedness in this interview.

19. 

    22 Jan 2022

    Episode 8: Stand NOW In Solidarity with Haitian Refugees with Guerline Jozef

    Guerline Jozef expresses frustration with the treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S./Mexico border and discusses anti-blackness within the immigration system in an interview with Hendel Leiva.

Who has been a guest on No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast Series

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Timothy Green IV
• Jeremy Al-Haj
• Damaris Allen
• Sulma Arias
• Ramon Ramirez

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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