As we move through spring and approach the summer season, our collective work to build towards more racial equity and justice in this world continues. The backlash against anti-oppression work is daunting, but not new. We know that when we join together to build power for the most marginalized within our communities, we continue the essential work of generations of co-conspirators who dreamed of creating a culture that supports all of us – not just some of us – to thrive.

We are grateful to be partnering with you in this ongoing push!

At Race Forward, we are constantly cooking up new ways to deepen this crucial work. We are thrilled to announce two new training offerings coming this summer!

Breaking the Binary: "Unraveling the Intersections of Gender, Race, and Colonialism — Wednesday, June 12
Half-day training

Curious about the intricate connections between gender diversity, race, and colonialism? Ever questioned why society reduces the rich tapestry of human gender identity to just two genders? If so, join a thought-provoking and enlightening webinar. Led by the esteemed facilitator Malcolm Shanks, this workshop promises to be an eye-opening journey into the past and present dynamics that shape our understanding of gender and identity.

Power Building for Racial Equity — Wednesday, July 10
Full-day training

Join us as we re-launch an updated and expanded version of the popular second step in our Racial Equity Training Series. This training, designed to be taken after our Building Racial Equity training, explores the intricate dynamics of power in addressing systemic racism. The Power Building for Racial Equity workshop is designed for non-profit and public sector professionals committed to fostering racial equity. Gain practical frameworks and tools to understand structural racism through a lens of power and cultivate a more transformative, liberatory analysis of power. Elevate your racial justice work with insights from leading experts in the field.

Join one of our upcoming Racial Equity Training Series sessions:

Decision-Making Racial Equity (DRE) — Virtual: May 21, and June 13

This training uses Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool to support organization-wide racial equity decision-making practices and culture that centers Black, Latinx, Asian American, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander staff and communities.

*Completing the Building Racial Equity (BRE) training or the GRE training is a prerequisite for attending this training.

Building Racial Equity (BRE) — Virtual: June 4, June 11, and July 9

This is the “foundational” training of Race Forward’s Racial Equity Training Series. Participants will be introduced to essential concepts, frames, and tools to strengthen racial equity practices for themselves, their organizations, and their networks. 

This is one of two course options required to begin the Racial Equity Trainings.

Governing for Racial Equity (GRE) — Virtual: June 26

This training introduces the role, responsibilities, and opportunities for government to advance racial equity by normalizing racial equity as a core value. Participants will explore the history of race, racism, implicit and explicit bias, and how these factors impact the workplace. 

Registration savings

*Prior attendees of our Building Racial Equity trainings can use code NEWBRE to receive a 15% registration discount for any other sessions. Groups and individuals who would like to attend the entire series can access a 20% discount for all trainings. Please email [email protected] for the discount code.

Interested in customized training for your organization? Let us tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs!

Seize this opportunity to deepen your understanding of racial equity and contribute to tangible change. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a more just and inclusive society.

For inquiries or further information, contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your dedication to advancing racial equity. Together, we can create a brighter future.

With hope and determination,

Ashley Johnson
Training and Innovation Manager