On a mission to elevate, promote, and center the innovation women of in tech, film, and television, Khairah Walker is in hot pursuit through her start up, tiLTFEST. Read on to learn how she blends right-brain creative energies with left-brain analytics as she fights for racial equity and racial justice, and why sometimes our choices matter more than the consequences.

Jennifer Jones Austin leverages her faith-based roots in policy and advocacy work by using her seat at the table – not just being happy to be there – to speak truth to power. FPWA provides management assistance, capacity building, and advocacy services to nearly 200-member agencies and churches throughout New York City’s five boroughs and beyond.

Answering these six questions will give you a basic framework that will give your business planning process the focus and momentum to get you where you need to go.

Charnella Derry reflects on the moment when she began to live her life with purpose, why she’s not tricked by ‘quick fixes,’ and why having Black women at the table when decisions are being made is critical to an equal and inclusive future.

Are you just "going along to get along," or are you committed to doing the work of an effective team?

Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker reflects on her rich experiences at the intersection of policy and education and the lessons learned along the way on her journey to self-discovery, self-mastery, and co-creating a good world for us.

Eva Paterson opens up about her journey as a civil rights lawyer, why working in coalitions is like herding cats, and how she remains a force for good in this moment of Trumpism.

Glenn Harris has 25 years of experience working on issues of race and social justice in partnership with community groups, foundations, and government agencies dedicated to building a more just and democratic society. In 2017, Race Forward merged with the Center for Social Inclusion, and Glenn became the President of the new Race Forward and Publisher of Colorlines.  In this interview, Makiyah Moody, Senior Consultant, speaks with Glenn about the values that lead his work, how he responds to “fequity” (fake equity), and whether or not America is possible.

Lauren Casteel shares how a mountaintop taught her more about leadership than any book and why she is willing to take chances on young people.