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Dear John,

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) are excited to announce
that we'll be launching a Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy
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place from September 27 – October 5, 2024 in communities across the country.

This new initiative leverages arts, culture, and creativity to elevate
the need for a just, multiracial democracy. As attacks on racial equity
and democracy continue to grow locally and globally, now is the time for
bold action that inspires new ways of thinking.

The components of the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy
include:

A week of events and activities that bring together local arts and
culture institutions and community-based organizations to explore our
history, how it shapes our present, and how everyday people are
organizing to build an equitable and racially just future.

A national event with cultural performers, leaders, and artists to
explore ways to use arts and culture to advance the multiracial
democracy we're trying to build. The event will also amplify the local
work happening in communities across the country throughout the week of
action.

Seeding and popularizing narratives that tie together the local
activities into one comprehensive story about who we want to be as a
country and how we get there.

Concrete actions that individuals across the country can take both
locally and nationally.

Race Forward and AFTA are seeking proposals from local
organizations—local government institutions, local arts agencies,
community-based arts organizations, and/or racial justice
organizations—that want to participate in this exciting initiative.
Through a competitive process, 12-15 local communities that represent
the diversity of our country will receive $25,000-$40,000 for cultural
organizers and community partners to design and implement projects.
Participation in the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy will
also be encouraged and open to organizations not requesting funding.

This is an opportunity to deepen commitments to racial justice and
inclusive democracy through cultural activities. Want to learn more?
Check out our website [[link removed]]
to get a better understanding of why we're launching this initiative at
this political moment, what the theme of the week of action is, and how
you can participate and apply for funding. Questions? Email us at
[email protected] .

We're excited about this opportunity and can't wait to partner with
local communities across the country to make it a reality.

In Solidarity,

Race Forward + Americans for the Arts

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