Race Forward

As violence against protestors on college campuses over the violence in Gaza has escalated, Race Forward condemns the use of violence against peaceful protestors and calls for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Read our full statement. https://lnkd.in/gWWWpZaY

We’re proud to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity’s Advancing Black Homeownership Initiative to bring its commitment to building Black intergenerational and community wealth further into the national movement for racial justice. Earlier this month, Race Forward’s President, Glenn Harris, moderated a symposium on housing and racial justice at the Carter Work Project in St. Paul. Highlights include: • Dr. Andre Perry from the The Brookings Institution shared his research on the devaluation of Black property and methods for measuring Black community well-being as well as wealth. • Bukata Hayes from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota described the actions they are taking after having declared racism a public health crisis. • Natosha Reid Rice explained how Habitat’s racial equity work takes inspiration from its founding as a racially integrated land cooperative in Georgia during the civil rights era. • Tawkiyah Jordan challenged us to see housing justice as a racial justice issue and take risks as Habitat continues to invest in Black communities. • Daniel Gura explained how Habitat Capital develops innovative financial services that consider the multi-generational, broader community benefits to underwrite investments in Black homeownership.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW: #FacingRace 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. Apply by TOMORROW! https://bit.ly/FR24VENDOR

As attacks on racial justice continue, it’s crucial to engage in practices that effectively measure the impact of racial equity in our work. Join us for our next #RaceAnd conversation where we’ll discuss why evaluation matters in advancing racial equity. This conversation will deepen your understanding of measurement and evaluation with new frameworks to demonstrate the impact of your work. Our panelists will elevate the best practices and tools to ensure your work is aligned with values that center impacted communities. Learn more and RSVP to attend. https://lnkd.in/eV6z8cxp

Project 2025 poses a profound authoritarian threat to democratic governance and our vision of a just, equitable, and multi-racial democracy. It seeks to dismantle the core democratic functions of public administration and potentially weaponize federal agencies against marginalized communities. This could have disastrous consequences for communities of color, workers, immigrants, middle- and working-class families, women, and LGBTQ+ people. This toolkit shares strategies that can help block Project 2025’s power grab. This toolkit offers strategies to: • Resist potential authoritarian takeover attempts • Block efforts to undermine democratic institutions • Address long-term injustices that fuel authoritarianism • Transform public administration into a force for equity and justice • Review recent progress and build on successful initiatives Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gayTNtHi

Celebrate culture, not colonizers. Race Forward recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day and the importance of Indigenous history to our multiracial democracy. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IPD #NativeAmericanDay #FirstPeoplesDay

Today—and every day—we celebrate the visionaries, activists, cultural workers, community leaders and people of Hispanic and Latino(a)(x) heritage who are helping to build a more equitable and inclusive future for all. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth

For decades, harmful narratives have been strategically spread to create division, limit democracy, and institutionalize racial inequities. But we can change that story. Our new “Narrative Change for Racial Equity” training is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to shape new narratives—ones that unite us, promote equity, and empower all communities. Register to join us Tuesday, October 22. https://bit.ly/RFNarrative

CALLING ALL VENDORS! Be part of something extraordinary! Showcase your work at #FacingRace, the nation's largest racial justice conference. Our vendor market, curated in partnership with Frizzy By Nature, offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 4,000 advocates and organizers from across the country. Don't miss this incredible chance to network, sell, and make an impact! Apply by October 18. bit.ly/FR24VENDOR

Our inaugural Cultural Week of Action continues today, proudly supported by Americans for the Arts and organizing partners like the National League of Cities (NLC). Join NLC today to learn how City of Oakland, City Of Edinburg, and City of Gainesville have partnered with local arts and cultural organizations to celebrate their communities' unique identities. Register for this free event: https://lnkd.in/eZRaVnBG