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[Producer’s Note]: This episode was originally recorded September 24th. After a couple of heavy weeks filled with collective loss and grief, Chevon and Hiba open Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast working through the powerful and difficult emotions generated by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s refusal to prosecute the Breonna Taylor case, and the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. (Do not miss this—Chevon and Hiba have one of the most important conversations that we have ever had the privilege to share.) In this very timely conversation, Hiba and Chevon are joined by the team behind the HBO documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, which “tells the story of Yusuf Hawkins, a black teenager who was murdered in 1989 by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Yusuf Hawkins’ death and the official response to it sparked outrage in New York, unleashing a torrent of racial tension and spurring tireless civil rights activism that exposed deep racial prejudices and inequities which continue to plague the country today.” Director Muta’Ali and Producer Victorious Decosta share how they came to work on the film, the behind the scenes experiences working with Yusef’s family and friends to tell his story, and the importance of creating solutions oriented resources in collaboration with activist groups to keep the conversation going for viewers. Muta’Ali and Victorious also talk about the impact of the Breonna Taylor verdict and the parallels to the lack of justice in the Yusef Hawkins case. In the spirit of solidarity and collaboration –– Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference is only one month away, and we’d love to have you join us for the largest multiracial, intergenerational gathering of racial justice movement making. Resources (by order of mention) Facing Racewww.facingrace.raceforward.org Here's What's at Stake If Trump Replaces RBG on the U.S. Supreme Court (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3lRPFV1 “There is No Justice Here” (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3nQPN9h Breonna Taylor's Family, Advocates React to ‘Outrageous and Offensive’ Grand Jury Decision (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/2H2VzE2 Detroit Police Officer Charged in Shooting Death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3iVsmrz Bree Newsome Basshttps://bit.ly/3nUrd7i WATCH: 'Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn' Debuts on HBOhttps://bit.ly/2GZHoQf Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklynhttps://itsh.bo/34XD6ku For the Color of His Skin: The Murder of Yusuf Hawkins and the Trial of Bensonhursthttps://bit.ly/3nTuMec “Storm Over Brooklyn” Discussion Guide https://itsh.bo/3nLqkOq Muta’Ali Official Site https://www.mutaali.com/Instagramwww.instagram.com/mutaaliTwitterwww.twitter.com/mutaali Victorious DeCostaInstagram www.instagram.com/victoriouswashereTwitterwww.twitter.com/VictoriousAqui About Race Forward: Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings www.raceforward.org/trainings Facing Race 2020 www.facingrace.raceforward.org Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Chevon Drew, Hendel Leiva, and Jeff Chang Associate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis