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

This year’s presidential election takes place against a backdrop of escalating attacks on racial equity and the communities it serves. Banned books, attacks on critical race theory, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, the dismantling of Affirmative Action, attacks on gender-affirming care and on trans and non-binary folks—all of these interconnected attacks have caused deep harm to communities most impacted by systems of oppression and racism. Our next #RaceAnd conversation will explore the path forward for racial justice. This will be a space for you to: • Analyze the election results and their implications for racial justice work and the broader movement. • Identify threats and opportunities for the racial justice movement in light of the election outcomes and the larger response by influential groups. • Discuss next steps for organizations and leaders working to advance racial justice post-election. Be sure to join us, Wednesday, November 13, 3 pm ET | 2 pm CT | 12 pm PT. https://lnkd.in/e5zfDupr

Dominant or malignant narratives in medicine limit our understanding of the root causes of health inequities. So how can we transform them to advance health equity? During the next National Health Equity Grand Rounds event, "Rewrite the Script: Narrative Transformation for Equity in Health" on Nov. 21 at 2:00 PM CT, explore how we can reshape the stories we tell about ourselves, our communities, and the challenges we face. Step into a better understanding of our role as health care professionals in identifying harmful dominant narratives and moving beyond individual action to advance health equity. As Race Forward explains, “when our stories and messages align with the narratives we want to elevate, we create impact.” Register here: https://lnkd.in/evhXcGwP The event is developed by American Medical Association, ACGME National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, and Disability Belongs with support from ABIM Foundation, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, AMA Ed Hub, Boston Medical Center (BMC), Council of Medical Specialty Societies, HealthBegins Kaiser Permanente, Sinai Chicago, Social Mission Alliance, The Hastings Center, Joint Commission International, Rush University Medical Center, Medical Society of Delaware, American Epilepsy Society, American Society of Nephrology, Minnesota Medical Association, and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society. #healthequity #healthcare #meded #dei

TODAY IS THE DAY: Your last chance to join us for #FacingRace, the only conference where you'll: ✊🏾 Engage in post-election discussions ✊🏿 Connect with advocates to build strategic partnerships; and ✊🏼 Immerse yourself in new experiences. Register by 11:59 pm ET TONIGHT! https://lnkd.in/gs3sQHix

ICYMI: Guess who's headlining Facing Race this year? It’s the one and only @joyannreid! 👏🏾 Join us for her powerful keynote on racial justice, media, and the future of American democracy post-election. This is your LAST CHANCE to secure your spot – registration ends TOMORROW! https://lnkd.in/gs3sQHix

TOMORROW: Don't miss #RaceAnd: Why Evaluation Matters in Advancing Racial Equity. In this timely conversation, we'll share best practices, methodologies, and strategies for demonstrating the impact of racial equity in our work. Limited spots available! https://lnkd.in/eV6z8cxp

Can you believe it? We’re just a few weeks away from Facing Race–the largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justice conference in the nation. Time is running out for YOU to join us! Register by Wednesday, October 30. https://lnkd.in/gs3sQHix

Lights, Camera, Action! Only at Facing Race can you watch #RaceFlicks, our film track curated by Working Films highlighting stories of community organizing, resilience, and racial justice. Built around gripping stories and powerful narratives, these films will inspire, educate, and ignite conversation. This year’s line-up of films covers topics of Indigenous sovereignty and freedom of press, Black maternal health, Black females’ mental health, reparations, and student-led organizing for equitable public education for students of color. Learn more about this year’s five films. https://lnkd.in/etY_Wznn

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts express sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in our inaugural Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy! In partnership with local communities, #CWA24 united people around the nation to spark action towards achieving racial equity. The Cultural Week of Action was an incredible week of events and community building.  We’re inspired by how folks across the country came together to envision “Building the Bigger We.” In March, we received 375 applications from projects that best align with the #CWA24 theme. Through a competitive process, we selected 14 projects that best represent our country’s diversity, innovation, and uniqueness. St. Louis gave us a warm welcome for our kick-off event on September 27, including performances from Saint Louis Story Stitchers, Philip Woodmore, PhD and the Phil Woodmore Singers, and Gangstagrass. We also heard from movement leaders Favianna Rodriguez, R-SON the Voice of Reason, Rinku Sen, joseph orzal, and LaKeySha Frazier- Bosley. And that was only part of the magic! A total of 64 events were held across the country, including global participation from Finland and Brazil. Folks joined together to reinforce the vital role of arts and culture in imagining a more just future. The energy, momentum, and excitement around this is clear. We’re excited to take the lessons from this first year to make next year’s week of action even more impactful. Sign up for our email list for the latest info about #CWA24, arts, culture, democracy, and racial equity! https://lnkd.in/eSd2MyGb

Join Race Forward Executive Vice President Eric Ward with Interact for Health next Thursday for this important topic on health and racial equity!