103. Multi-Racial Coalition Building – Equity Week with Christian Green, Zainab Abbas, Ian Esquibel, Derek Burtch

How can you make your voice heard?

We’ve all heard the saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This episode of Women of Color Rise is an example of that.

I’m joined by fellow leaders Christian Green, Zainab Abbas, Ian Esquibel, and Derek Burtch—all part of the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing. Together, with Cecily Relucio, we’re supporting Equity Week 2025, a national movement grounded in collective action for justice.

Each of my guests brings a powerful perspective:

• Derek Burtch, a high school English teacher and Executive Director of Erase the Space, focuses on education equity.

• Zainab Abbas, founder of SciTech to You, works to disrupt the preschool-to-prison pipeline.

• Christian Green, a college professor, advocates for transitional-age youth facing housing insecurity.

• Ian Esquibel, a leadership coach and consultant, supports communities fighting for systems that serve all students.

Though we come from different places and lived experiences, we’re united by one goal: to make systemic change through Equity Week—a week of learning, advocacy, and organizing in Washington, D.C., June 11–14, 2025.

Equity Week 2025 is a national initiative uplifting equity-centered practices in education, civic engagement, and public history. It includes:

• Sessions on the Hill as National Advocates for Equity

• Training in advocacy and community organizing

• Equity Ball—a joyful celebration filled with dance, art, and connection

We’d love for you to join us. Come be part of this movement.

• June 11–14, 2025

• Washington, D.C.

• Learn more and sign up here: https://nbjc.org/equity-week/

• Watch the Equity Week video: YouTube link

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/episode-103-multi-racial-coalition-building-equity-week-with-christian-zainab-ian-and-derek