At Race Forward, we recognize that achieving racial equity isn't merely a destination, but an ongoing journey that demands continual education, dialogue, and action. Our Racial Equity Training Series is thoughtfully crafted to empower individuals and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to foster inclusive environments and drive meaningful change.

We’ve spent the last year working with racial justice practitioners like you, exploring ways we might deepen our offerings to the broader field. That’s why we're thrilled to announce a new—or at least, newly refreshed—entry in our Racial Equity Training Series, which can serve as a key stepping stone in your journey toward racial equity.

Power Building for Racial Equity

The Power Building for Racial Equity training, launching on July 10, 2024, is an updated and expanded version of a training that previously filled the second slot 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. Register now to secure your spot.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join one of our upcoming Racial Equity Training Series sessions:

Building Racial Equity (BRE)* — Virtual: July 9, August 13, and September 4

Building Racial Equity is the first and “foundational” training of Race Forward’s Racial Equity Training Series. In this session, participants will build on and strengthen racial equity practices for themselves, their organizations, and their networks. This training will introduce participants to concepts, frames, and tools essential to a productive racial equity practice.

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

Governing for Racial Equity (GRE)* — Virtual: June 26, and August 28

Governing for Racial Equity is a foundational training that provides an introduction to the role, responsibilities, and opportunities for government to advance racial equity. Tailored specifically for government employees, the training focuses on normalizing racial equity as a core value. Participants will briefly explore the history of race, racism, implicit and explicit bias, and how all of these factors impact the public sector.

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

Decision-Making for Racial Equity (DRE) — Virtual: July 16, and August 15

The Decision-Making for Racial Equity training provides a framework for disrupting dominant forms of decision-making that can perpetuate racial bias. Using Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (DRE Tool), participants will learn how to build an organization-wide racial equity decision-making practice and culture that centers on racially equitable impact.

Facilitating Racial Equity (FRE) — Virtual: July 22-23

The Facilitating Racial Equity training gives a behind-the-scenes view of how racial equity workshops are structured, built, and delivered. Through this training, participants will become more familiar with equity-focused facilitation, naming social dynamics, and guiding group learning in multiracial spaces.

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!

Whether you're an individual dedicated to personal growth or an organization committed to driving positive societal change, our training sessions provide invaluable insights and practical steps toward building a more equitable world. We’re grateful to be on this journey with you.

For inquiries or further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

In solidarity,

Ashley Johnson
Training Innovation Manager