The Federal Initiative to Govern for Racial Equity (FIRE) will be hosting the online event “Racial Equity: Advancing Change from the Inside Out in the Federal Government,” on August 17th at 1PM ET/ 10AM PT.

As the nation reflects and commemorates the 1963 March on Washington, Race Forward is offering a webinar for a focused on exploring the effort to advance racial equity via federal programs. Discussants will explain how sustained strategies inside and outside public institutions are creating productive tension and accountability. Panelists will focus on what is possible when federal government leaders commit to identifying and removing systemic barriers, and embracing the charge of advancing racial equity.

Panelists will include: 

• Glenn Harris, Race Forward President and Publisher of Colorlines 
• Jenny Yang, Deputy Assistant to the President for Racial Justice and Equity, Domestic Policy Council 
• Carlton Eley, Race Forward Senior Director for Federal Strategies
• Matthew Tejada, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Environmental Justice, U.S Environmental Protection Agency  
• Janis Bowdler, Counselor to the Secretary for Racial Equity, U.S Department of the Treasury   

In 1963, citizen leaders responded to the call to action. Sixty years later, the federal government is taking action as well, and it is demonstrating how a racial equity agenda executed through intentional planning and consistent implementation can strengthen our democracy while yielding benefits for all. 

In Solidarity, 

Carlton Eley

Senior Director for Federal Strategies, Race Forward