Race Forward

While opponents of racial justice work to sow chaos and division, communities of color have always known where our power lies: in the stories we tell, the solidarity we build, and the futures we dare to imagine together. Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity will bring together narrative strategists, advocates, and movement leaders to create counter-narratives rooted in our collective liberation. Mark your calendar for November 13-15, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Sign up now for early access: https://lnkd.in/eqM9t5YR

Home and land ownership in the U.S. is rooted in racist ideologies that are detrimental to our progress towards racial equity. It manifests itself in today's system where housing is considered a privilege, not a right. Join Race Forward’s Housing and Land Justice initiative for a special Learning Lab. You’ll learn how to adopt racial equity narratives, analyze the root causes of our nation’s housing and land justice, and apply fair housing strategies for collaborating with communities. Join us online, Thursday, April 10! https://lnkd.in/eeKKnShr

The 22CI Forging a People-Powered Democracy conference welcomes session proposals that will inspire attendees to defend democracy, resist authoritarianism, and build a resilient and inclusive future together. Submit your session proposal to 22nd Century Initiative, taking place June 19-22 in Atlanta. Apply by THIS Friday at conference.22ci.org!

When we understand our histories of resistance, we strengthen our movements today. Throughout history, women of color have reimagined resistance in ways that transformed movements. Their approaches weren't just responses to oppression – they created new possibilities for everyone. This Women's History Month, we're exploring how their work continues to guide racial justice work today. From organizing domestic workers on city buses to creating citizenship schools that built political power, these leaders showed that the most effective resistance comes through creative reimagining. What woman leader has taught you the most about effective organizing? Let us know in the comments.

Race Forward condemns the Trump administration’s firing of approximately half of the Department of Education’s employees. This reckless action to dismantle public education threatens the future of millions of public school students, undermining our educational equity, and endangering critical protections for historically underserved communities. Read our full statement. https://lnkd.in/eAy_4FUy

Public policy has wide implications that affect individuals and communities. However, traditional policymaking often operates in siloes that exclude their most vulnerable constituents. Race Forward’s Policy Innovation Lab aims to disrupt traditional policy development, positioning local communities as owners and decision-makers over policies that directly affect their daily lives. Here’s a look at last year’s working session with our cohort members Food for the Spirit, Philly Thrive, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), and Youth United for Climate Crisis Action. Learn more about our Policy Innovation Lab. https://lnkd.in/eNuA83Z5

As narrative practitioners, campaign strategists, and storytellers, we know the power of aligned messaging. But in today's fractured media landscape, coordination matters now more than ever. Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity convening will bring together communicators, creatives, media makers, and movement builders to craft powerful narratives of solidarity and liberation. Together, we’ll develop shared frameworks for advancing racial justice. Mark your calendar for November 13–15, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Sign up now for early access and updates! https://lnkd.in/eqM9t5YR

Even as we continue to face unyielding threats to our multiracial democracy, Bloody Sunday reminds us to harness the courage, the drive and the tenacity of our ancestors. Today, we reflect on the 60th anniversary of this brutal moment in our nation's history. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/evCb9UY8

"... IF YOU CAN KEEP IT!: The Fight for Democracy in America" is a weekly webinar series discussing the challenges of building progressive working-class politics in 2025, hosted by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. This Friday, join Race Forward Executive Vice President Eric Ward and other panelists for a conversation on multiracial democracy and 'the future of the American experiment.' Learn more about this series and sign up today. https://lnkd.in/eckcqmtF

In the public sector, advancing racial equity now requires navigating an increasingly turbulent legal and political landscape. Federal civil servants must explore how new restrictions influence their work and efforts in other sectors. Our next #RaceAnd conversation will identify strategies to remain resilient amidst the recent string of executive orders and policies restricting efforts for racial equity. Join us Thursday, March 6. https://lnkd.in/e3fDaf8P