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Black Forward

Black Forward

Written by: KZFR 90.1FM & Black Resiliency Project
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Black Forward is a podcast produced by the Black Resiliency Project in partnership with KZFR 90.1 FM through the Chico Speaks initiative.

Across five conversations, Black Forward centers the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Black community members in Northern California. The series explores reentry, recovery, entrepreneurship, elder wisdom, youth leadership, and the community-rooted work needed to move forward with dignity, resilience, and purpose.

Grounded in the mission of the Black Resiliency Project, Black Forward uplifts marginalized voices while highlighting culturally responsive care, harm reduction, economic empowerment, civic engagement, and generational resilience.

This series invites listeners to reflect on the barriers Black communities continue to face, the solutions already being built, and the power of Black-led community support.



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Episodes
  • Black Forward Episode 3 - Featuring Rachel Morton & Featured Guest Jessica Allen

    Black Forward Episode 3 - Featuring Rachel Morton & Featured Guest Jessica Allen
    Jul 15 2026

    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
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    28 mins
  • Black Forward Episode 2 - Featuring Rachel Morton and Guest Marcus Sanders

    Black Forward Episode 2 - Featuring Rachel Morton and Guest Marcus Sanders
    Jul 8 2026

    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
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    29 mins
  • Episode 1 - Host, Rachel Morton with featured guest Kiesha Haney

    Episode 1 - Host, Rachel Morton with featured guest Kiesha Haney
    Jul 1 2026

    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
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    29 mins
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