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Dear John,
As days grow shorter, autumn leaves fall, and we approach the end of
another challenging year for racial justice movements, we remain
grateful for the work we have been able to do this year and for our
partner organizations, activists, funders, and everyone who continues to
help us advance racial equity, despite continuous backlash.
For example, amid constant attacks on public education, including the
Supreme's Court striking down affirmative action, the banning of books
about Black History and LGBTQ stories, and the very teaching of Black
History, our HEAL (Honest Education Action and Leadership) Together initiative has
grown to over 30 partner sites across the US. Additionally, this year,
despite a decreased focus on racial equity and DEI programs in both
the corporate and public sectors, we continue to build strong
networks of public servants at both the local and federal level
who are committed to advancing racial equity in their policies and
practices. We have also continued to build strong grassroots organizing
partnerships to help center the needs and solutions of people most
impacted by systemic racism.
As we reflect on this past year and gear up for an even more contentious
year in preparation of what promises to be one of the most important
elections in our lifetime, we are committed to stay in this fight, to
continue to push to advance racial equity, and to build the
multicultural democracy we envision where all people can thrive.
We encourage you to stay in this fight with us!
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Celebrating Indigenous Spirit
Resistance in Phoenix
Facing Race 2022 was held in Phoenix, a city with one of the largest
Indigenous populations in the nation. A member of our host committee –
Laura Medina, founder of Matriarch Ways – spoke to the community's
resilience and cultural impact on the city, providing an example for
Indigenous communities everywhere to follow.
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A Navajo Elder Gets a State Issued ID
Indigenous people have long been silenced from participating in our
nation's democratic processes. Back in 2012, Colorlines followed one
Indigenous man's journey to getting the identification needed for voter
registration.
Watch Here
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Our Latest
How Cop City Undermines Our Democracy
For the past two years, the City of Atlanta has attempted to use $67
million in taxpayer dollars [total project cost is $90 million] to build
the largest police and firefighter training facility in the country. Set
to be built on 85 acres of Indigenous Muscogee Creek Nation Forest, the
training facility — now known as Cop City — ignores the pleas of a
national chorus to end the militarization of police.
In this op-ed for News One, Vice President of Movement and Capacity
Building Everette Thompson shares his thoughts on the national
implications of Cop City and why it must be stopped.
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EVP Eric Ward Recognized by Gonzaga University
Earlier this month, Race Forward's Executive Vice President Eric Ward
received Gonzaga University's Take Action Against Hate Award –
along with Bonner County Human Rights Task Force – for his work
in taking down extremist groups and for his leadership in philanthropy.
Learn more from the University's Center for the Study of Hate.
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Fighting Against Black Economic Advancement
Opponents of affirmative action are now targeting venture capital
opportunities for women of color. Edward Blum, the conservative lawyer
who led the fight to overturn affirmative action, has a new target in
his quest to dismantle civil rights advancements: The Fearless Fund,
a venture capitalist (VC) fund dedicated to leveling the playing field
for Black women and women of color.
Race Forward Vice President of Finance and Operations Dr. Kerry Mitchell
Brown explains how these legal challenges threaten to widen the racial
wealth gap in this Washington Informer op-ed.
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#OrganizingRevival
In June 2023, the Colorlines team traveled with more than a thousand
People's Action members to Washington, D.C. They publicly called for a
recommitment to fighting for justice.
Organizing Revival is a new video series that highlights the refusal to
be separated from each other, the fight against authoritarianism, and
the multiracial force bringing into being a truly inclusive democracy.
It's a call to refute an "Us v. Them" agenda, and to stand in the legacy
of freedom fighters and justice seekers that have embraced a collective
WE.
Watch the Latest Videos
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Thanks to our Senior Fellows!
Race Forward's Senior Fellowship Program is home to some of the most
creative, generative, and powerful actors in our movements. As their
Senior Fellowship projects wrap up, we are proud to honor the great work
of two of our Senior Fellows, Helen Chin and Sanjiv Rao .
Helen Chin. Helen Chin has worked as a Senior Fellow at Race Forward
from 2021-2023. She successfully launched the Communities First Fund
to transform how federal, state, and local governments invest public
dollars in Black, Indigenous, People of Color and low-wealth
communities. This was done by implementing a relationships-first
approach to community-driven solutions that centers frontline
communities' leadership, innovation, and priorities. Filling this
profoundly important need, the Communities First Fund is the home of the
Communities First Infrastructure Alliance and the Transformative
Justice Infrastructure Fellowship.
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Sanjiv Rao. Through his fellowship, Sanjiv served as a Racial Equity
Fellow at the United States Office of Management and Budget
in the Executive Office of the President. He also worked in close
collaboration with the Domestic Policy Council's racial and economic
justice team. His work focused on advancing the implementation of
federal agency equity plans, specifically on ways to deepen practice
related to public participation and community engagement.
We also congratulate Sanjiv on a new role as managing director of
movements and media at the Democracy Fund. In this role,
Sanjiv will continue to work to advance the thriving
multiracial democracy we all need.
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Registration Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce registration for Facing Race 2024 in St.
Louis, MO is open! As we embark on this exciting path to embracing "Our
Power, Our Solutions" at the largest national, multiracial conference on
racial justice, we invite you to participate in our pivotal movements
and opportunities as we approach the event.
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For St. Louis Natives!
Race Forward is looking for a local coordinator to make things happen
and help plan Facing Race. The local coordinator will be responsible for
recruiting local host committee members to plan activities showcasing
The Gateway City's rich history and strides towards racial justice.
The person in this role should have 8-10 years of professional
experience. This includes five (5) years of experience with
grant-writing, as well as five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Apply Here
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ICYMI: We're on Threads!
To meet the changing landscape of social media, Race Forward is now
active on Threads, a new social media channel to further the
conversation on racial equity in the US. You can start your own Threads
profile through your Instagram account.
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We hope your November is one of celebration and progress. Visit
raceforward.org to learn more about our work.
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In solidarity,
Team Race Forward
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