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Dear John,
Throughout history, Black communities have turned to education as a tool
for liberation. During the Civil Rights Movement, Freedom Schools
emerged as spaces for collective learning, organizing, and resistance –
equipping Black youth and adults with the knowledge to challenge
injustice and build a just future.
This Black History Month, we invite you to carry forward that legacy by
joining one of our racial equity trainings. In this pivotal political
moment, shared learning is not just an act of education – it is an act
of resistance.
Why Freedom Schools Matter Today
In the summer of 1964, Freedom Summer activists established over 40
Freedom Schools across the South, educating thousands on Black history,
political empowerment, and strategies for dismantling systemic racism.
These schools weren't just about learning; they were about building
power and preparing people to take action.
Today, we face new challenges – but the need for race-explicit,
justice-centered learning spaces remains. Just as Freedom Schools helped
equip people to fight segregation and voter suppression, our trainings
provide the tools to address systemic racism in policies, institutions,
and daily decision-making.
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Step Into This Legacy – Train with Us This Year
Our public trainings create spaces for transformative learning,
strategy-building, and collective action:
Building Racial Equity (BRE)
Next sessions — March 18, April 2
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 our Racial Equity Training Series.
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Equity Training Series.
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Governing for Racial Equity (GRE)
Next session — April 3
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.
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Decision-Making for Racial Equity (DRE)
Next session — February 25, April 30
This training uses Race Forward's Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool to
support building organization-wide racial equity decision-making
practices and cultures that center Black, Latinx, Asian American,
Indigenous, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander staff and communities.
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Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE)
Next session — April 29
The Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE) workshop dives into how power
shapes both systemic racism and the path toward racial justice. While
systemic racism operates through hierarchical and oppressive power,
achieving racial justice requires building power that is inclusive,
collective, and liberatory. This workshop offers a space to explore how
to transform power structures in your racial justice work, both within
organizations and in the wider community, equipping you with insights,
strategies, and tools to drive intentional, just change.
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Facilitating for Racial Equity (FRE)
Next session — March 25-26
This training gives a behind-the-scenes view of how racial equity
workshops are structured, built, and delivered. Participants will become
familiar with equity-focused facilitation, naming social dynamics, and
guiding group learning in multiracial spaces.
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#RaceAnd Returns for 2025!
We're also bringing back our popular #RaceAnd Webinar Series, where you
can hear from panels of leaders from across sectors such as the arts,
organizing, research & evaluation, and more via engaging, 90-minute deep
dives.
Here's what's next!
#RaceAnd Navigating the Legal Landscape: Advancing Racial Equity in the
Federal Government
Thursday, March 6 | 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT | 10 am PT
Navigating racial equity in the public sector has become more complex
with recent executive orders and policies limiting DEI efforts. This
session, aimed at federal civil servants but also valuable for state,
local, and nonprofit leaders, brings together legal experts to clarify
what's permissible under current laws and answer participant questions
live.
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NEW in 2025— Short-form sessions!
Our Learning Labs are three-hour, standalone, highly interactive
sessions that fit seamlessly into your workday. Led by expert
facilitators, these labs cover diverse topics and are perfect for
exploring specific areas of interest without a full-day commitment. Take
a Learning Lab before, after, or alongside our full-day trainings for a
well-rounded, practical approach to racial equity learning. No
prerequisites needed; just bring your curiosity and commitment!
Narrative Change for Racial Equity
Next sessions — March 5, May 6
Explore how storytelling can shape public perception and create a vision
for a multiracial democracy.
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Housing Justice is Racial Justice
Next session — April 10
In this training for housing justice advocates, government employees,
and community members, Race Forward's Housing and Land Justice
Initiative will share lessons and resources from and for the movement
for housing and racial justice.
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More Topics Coming Soon:
* Budgeting for Racial Justice
* Evaluating Racial Equity
* Equitable Governance
See our full calendar of trainings and find a date that works for you!
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Take your training journey to the next level with OneTicket!
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unlocks the door to an entire suite of transformative racial equity
trainings with Race Forward. This flexible package gives you one full
year of access to Race Forward's racial equity trainings, empowering you
to build a tailored learning experience across a range of topics and
expertise levels. From foundational learning to more specialized topics,
OneTicket offers both choice and depth, allowing you to select the
trainings that best align with your goals and pace.
This non-transferrable ticket grants you access to all public virtual
courses in 2025, including any of the courses listed above.
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and maximize your learning journey in 2025!
Register now and join us in carrying forward the spirit of the Freedom
Schools. Let's learn, strategize, and build the future our ancestors
dreamed of—together.
In solidarity,
Ashley Johnson
Training Innovation Manager
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