With Election Day on the horizon and our democracy hanging in the balance, we urgently need more spaces to gather, strategize, and map our path forward. Join 4,000+ advocates at Facing Race, the nation's largest multiracial, intergenerational, racial justice conference from November 20-22 in St. Louis, Missouri.

This year, we are thrilled to invite you to Race Flicks, a micro-film festival track at Facing Race. Visual storytelling serves as a window into different lives, communities, and struggles, challenging our assumptions and broadening our understanding of the world around us.

Do you remember the last time a film transported you to another time and place, leaving you with memories that lingered long after viewing? 

Perhaps it was a film that uncovered systemic inequities. Or maybe it was an intimate portrait of resilience that inspired you to get involved in your community. Or maybe it was a story that sparked your journey into advocacy and activism. 

Through Race Flicks, you will be immersed into a memorable cinematic experience that will inform, inspire, and fuel your journey ahead. 

Discover our film lineup – covering topics ranging from Indigenous sovereignty and rallying for press freedoms to the birth justice movement and Black women's mental health. The selections, curated in partnership with Working Films, also include works exploring the complex issue of reparations and student-led activism that shut down a public university in the 60s.

At Facing Race

Vendor Hall Reimagined

The Facing Race exhibition hall isn’t your average vendor space. As an attendee, you’ll explore a thoughtfully curated environment designed to spark your creativity and leave you feeling energized and inspired. Here, you’ll connect with people from across the nation, discover new products, engage in interactive activities, and recharge at self-care stations.

For entrepreneurs, creators, and organizations, our vendor market is your opportunity to shine and have more people talking about your brand! Showcase your goods and services to a national audience, gain unprecedented exposure, and combine business growth with social impact. We’re on track for record-breaking attendance at this year’s conference! 

Conference Bag Insert 

If you are interested in conference bag inserts, please email the Facing Race team at [email protected] with the subject line: “FR24 Bag Insert.”

Facing Race Party 

The revolution includes joy and celebration! Join us for the St. Louis Groove: Rhythms of Change Party at the end of Day 1 of Facing Race! We're not just making space – we're creating a dynamic atmosphere for you to dance, connect, and celebrate. 

Hosted by local media personality Shorty da Prince, the event features a lineup of performances by local artists, including Dirty Muggs, St. Louis' high energy choreographic machine of creative and talented entertainers who have World Class and Hall of Fame experience. This night promises an unforgettable infusion of music, movement, and unity.

(Photo: Dirty Muggs) 

Sign Up For Pre-Cons!

Make the most of your Facing Race experience and sign up for one of our pre-conference sessions. The BRE (Building Racial Equity) & FRE (Facilitating for Racial Equity) are essential training to build on and strengthen racial equity practices for yourself, your organization, and networks.

Other workshops available: “How Communities Maximize Backfire from Threats and Acts of Political Violence” and “Ways of Knowing Symposia Closing: Insights and Future Directions.” 

Your participation is what makes Facing Race truly special.

Here's how YOU can get the most out of your experience.

Advertising Opportunities

Promote your work to 4,000+ people at Facing Race. Email [email protected] with “FR24 Advertisement” as the subject.

Donate To The Scholarship Fund

We strive to keep Facing Race financially accessible to all attendees by offering sliding-scale ticket pricing and a scholarship fund–making the conference 100% free to recipients. Donate to the fund, so we can reach our goal of offering 100+ scholarships for this year’s Facing Race.

Group Sales

Group sales are available with discounts of 15%-20% for groups of five or more! We’re accepting credit card payments only.

The success of Facing Race relies on team effort, and we’d appreciate your support. Share and post about the upcoming Facing Race conference through your networks using this helpful press kit, which includes promotional content and graphics!

Warmly,

The Facing Race Team

Facing Race is made possible by our sponsors!