Race Forward

Race Forward offers scholarship opportunities to make Facing Race accessible for attendees. Full or partial scholarships cover registration for the nation’s largest, multi-generational racial justice conference.

Now accepting applications on a rolling basis through September 15. Learn more! https://bit.ly/FR24Scholarships

Efforts continue in Boston to implement programs that examine racial inequities in the city's historically unequal areas such as education, economic stability, housing, and employment opportunities. Last week, Race Forward Vice President of Institutional and Sectoral Change Cathy Albisa commented on a new initiative proposed by Boston City Councilman Brian Worrell that will measure the city’s progress towards eliminating racial disparities.

Read it in The Boston Globe and learn more.

Boston councilor to introduce ordinance examining racial, social equity in new policies - The Boston Globe The initiative will specifically focus on both creating and analyzing policies in historically unequal areas, such as education, economic stability, housing, and employment opportunities.

Ready to advocate for racial justice? Our Facilitating for Racial Equity training empowers attendees to cultivate meaningful conversations, make a difference, and foster inclusivity.

Your voice matters in the fight for racial equity. Join us and gain the tools and practice to lead workshops. bit.ly/RF-FRE

Recent decisions by the Supreme Court suggest it has become dangerously partisan and tone-deaf. Race Forward Senior Director for Federal Strategies Carlton Eley shares his perspective on standing up for the issues that are critical for our multiracial democracy. Read it on NewsOne.

For National Security’s Sake, The US Supreme Court Must Respect The 3 Branches Of Government Recent decisions by the Supreme Court suggest it has become dangerously partisan and tone-deaf, writes Carlton Eley, the Senior Director for Federal Strategies at Race Forward.

"I am energized to be joining an organization that is at the forefront of the fight for racial justice."

Race Forward welcomes Simone Bermudez as our new Senior Vice President of Development and Partnerships. Simone joins us from JVS and brings a breadth of experience implementing sustainable and creative fundraising strategies.

Full announcement here. https://www.raceforward.org/press/releases/race-forward-announces-new-senior-vice-president-of-development-and-partnerships

Tired of surface-level conversations about diversity? Shift from awareness to action with Building Racial Equity, a training that offers strategies to build and strengthen your organization’s racial equity practices.

Get started with our Racial Equity Training Series, and be a part of changing the narrative of DEI. https://bit.ly/RF-BRE

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Facing Race gives you the opportunity to promote your work or sell products in our marketplace, open throughout the conference. From full booths to bag inserts, we offer an array of vending and sponsorship solutions to help you reach over 4,000 individuals working to advance racial justice.

This year the Facing Race Vendor/Exhibition Hall will be curated in partnership with St. Louis nonprofit Frizzy By Nature. This local business hosts Frizz Fest, a natural beauty festival aimed to encourage self-love and inspire confidence among women.

Now accepting applications through October 1!

https://bit.ly/FR24VendorOpportunity

Decision-Making for Racial Equity is our training designed for professionals across sectors who are committed to advancing racial equity. We’ll show how to apply an equity lens to every choice made for your organization.

Take the next step towards building a more equitable future! https://bit.ly/RF-DRE

Interested in attending one of our popular Racial Equity Training Series workshops in person? You can when you join us at Facing Race!

This year, we’re offering two interactive trainings for those who wish to sharpen their skills and strategies so they can effectively address systemic racism and advance racial equity. Our foundational training, Building Racial Equity (BRE), immerses you in the concepts, frames, and tools that are essential to achieve racial equity.

Participants who have already completed BRE can attend Facilitating for Racial Equity (FRE) training, where you can put these tools into practice to lead your own workshops.

Spots are limited for these pre-conference sessions. Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/FR24PreCons

In this present moment, we must find creative and innovative ways to defend our democracy. Join us in celebrating the role the arts have played in shaping our culture and helping us envision a true, multiracial democracy. The kick-off event for the Cultural Week of Action will be a reminder of the joy in our movement for racial justice.

The night will include a live performance by Gangstagrass, a band that uniquely blends bluegrass and hip-hop, along with performances from talented local St. Louis creatives.

RSVP for this free event!

https://bit.ly/CWA-KickOff

Cultural Week of Action National kick-off event for the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy in St. Louis!

When it launched a first-in-the-nation anti-displacement fund in 2016, Seattle established itself as a leader in racial equity. But a new attack on the City’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) threatens that progress.

Race Forward Director Ryan Curren joins Partners for Dignity & Rights’ Ben Palmquist and Friends of Little Saigon - Seattle’s Quynh Pham to explain how these attacks are part of a nationwide effort to scale back government efforts that address systemic racism and inequality. Read it on Next City.

Seattle Is Walking Back Its Promises on Community-Led Anti-Displacement. Is Your City Next? Op-ed: Seattle’s budget threats to equitable development should set off alarm bells for the future of municipal racial equity funds.

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign, Race Forward released the following statement.

Full statement here. https://www.raceforward.org/press/statements/joe-biden%27s-sacrifice-and-service-is-without-dispute

In the face of overwhelming odds, a coalition of community groups defeated a statewide school voucher bill that would have siphoned hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from public schools and given it to private and religious schools.

Join HEAL Together on July 25 to learn from these inspiring leaders, so that we can all see such victories in the future.

https://bit.ly/tnvoucherlessons

Ready to protect conversations about race and promote equity in government? Join our workshop to gain the knowledge and tools to overcome challenges and drive positive change. Register today!

https://bit.ly/RF-GRE

Welcome to St. Louis, the city of the Blues, the Birthplace of Maya Angelou Josephine Baker, Chuck Berry, home to The Griot Museum of Black History, St. Louis BBQ, and so much more! From the St. Louis Cardinals to Red Hot Riplets, and the authentic Real STL News; St. Louis is a vibrant blend of art, technology, culture, and soul.

The Facing Race Bus Tour gives you a glimpse at The Lou’s impact on the fight for racial justice – nationally and globally. Reserve your tickets for this limited offering and enhance your conference experience.

Ticket sales end when all seats are sold. https://bit.ly/FR24BusTour

Arts For EveryBody is bringing people together in 18 cities and towns across the U.S. to premiere an array of large-scale, participatory art projects all at the same time this summer! ⭐️ Join the groundbreaking arts and health campaign by:

📱 Sharing your art on social media
📍 Attending an site event
📝 Take the 1-minute arts and health research survey
👕 Support the arts and health connection with merch

From coast to coast, communities are creating local public art projects bringing neighbors together through dance, fine art, festivals, singing and more.🌎🎨

Learn more about the 18 cities and towns participating and how you can get involved on artsforeverybody.org

Our response to the shooting of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania this evening.

Your voice matters in the fight for racial equity. Our Facilitating for Racial Equity training gives space to amplify impact, foster understanding, and lead change.

See how to become a catalyst for change. Find a date that works for you! bit.ly/RF-FRE

How do decisions lead to equitable solutions? Decision-Making for Racial Equity is our training that offers practical strategies for centering Black, Latinx, Asian American, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and dismantling systemic racism in your organization.

Join us as we learn, grow, and take action together. https://bit.ly/RF-DRE

gives you the opportunity to promote your work or sell products in our marketplace, open throughout the conference. From full booths to bag inserts, we offer an array of vending and sponsorship solutions to help you reach over 4,000 individuals working to advance racial justice.

Learn more about rates and apply by August 1.

https://bit.ly/FR24VendorOpportunity

It takes power to fight power.

Power Building for Racial Equity explores the intricate dynamics of power in addressing systemic racism. Gain practical frameworks and tools to understand structural racism through a lens of power and cultivate a more transformative, liberatory analysis of power.

This workshop is intended for those who have completed our foundational training, Building Racial Equity. Learn more and see if you’re ready to continue your journey to understanding racial equity.

https://bit.ly/RFPRELaunch

The latest attacks on DEI represent an attempt to gut our historic Civil Rights laws and framework and re-whitewash America’s history of racial subjugation. These efforts seek to halt the pursuit of racial justice—or any progress towards a multiracial democracy at all.

Race Forward Vice President Cathy Albisa caught up with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s Dariely Rodriguez for a conversation on DEI to examine the new laws with legal implications on racial justice.

The Impact of #RaceAnd DEI: The Legal Fights __________________________________________________________The latest attacks on DEI represent an attempt to gut our historic Civil Rights laws and framework ...

Fully-funded public institutions are crucial in a multiracial democracy. Last week, New York City council members protected funding for the city's public libraries and art programs in the face of proposed budget cuts.

See the full story at CNN.

New York City to restore funding for libraries, reopen on Sundays | CNN Business New York City officials have agreed to restore more than $111 million in funding to libraries and cultural institutions across the city, the City Council announced Friday.

A multiracial democracy can't be achieved without the freedom to exist as our authentic selves. RaceForward honors and the intersectionality of our LGBTQIA+ communities.

NEXT WEEK: A new season kicks off for Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast. Our first guest is Julián Castro, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In conversation with Race Forward Vice President for Institutional and Sectoral Change Cathy Albisa, Julian speaks to the Latino Community Foundation's vision for enhancing civic and economic power within Latino/a communities ahead of this year’s pivotal election.

Coming soon to Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts.