Welcome to Black Forward, a multi-part series about resilience, leadership, and building stronger community. Produced by KZFR 90.1 FM and the Black Resiliency Project. On this week's episode, we'll be discussing youth leadership, civic engagement, life-saving services, and why young people's voices matter. I will be talking with Ife Saint and Maya Jones about how today's youth are shaping tomorrow's communities and what it means to move Black forward.

Recording and post-production by Carlos Casarez / KZFR 90.1 FM, Chico, California. www.kzfr.org

Recording and post-production by Carlos Casarez / KZFR 90.1 FM, Chico, California. www.kzfr.org

In this episode, Rachel and Ife explore economic resilience as a pathway to stability and power. Through the stories of Black entrepreneurs like Jessica, who shares her pathway to becoming a business owner as a returning citiczen.

Recording and post-production by Carlos Casarez / KZFR 90.1 FM, Chico, California. www.kzfr.org

Rachel will be speaking with Marcus about his journey through and beyond incarceration. They will discuss the impact it had on his family, his personal growth, and how becoming a Returning Citizen has transformed his life and the lives of others in similar situations. This engaging interview is well worth downloading and sharing with friends and family who may be facing challenges as Returning Citizens.

Recording and post-production by Carlos Casarez / KZFR 90.1 FM, Chico, California. www.kzfr.org

Rachel discusses with Kiesha the reality of re-entry from incarceration, personal identity, systems, support, and a vision forward.

Kiesha Haney is a published author, speaker, and mentor.

Recording and post-production by Carlos Casarez / KZFR 90.1 FM, Chico, California. www.kzfr.org