Dear John,

Over the past few weeks, the challenges we’ve long confronted have taken on a sharper edge, transforming into direct, targeted assaults on our communities. The whirlwind of executive orders, narrative manipulations, active dismantling of public institutions, and sweeping government workforce reductions are all part of a calculated plan intended to distract us from our mission. But we know the racial justice movement is resilient and cannot be broken. 

Justice has persisted over generations because we stand together, even in moments that may feel blanketed by fear.  

Race Forward is unwavering in our commitment to organize for justice and equity for Black people and all communities of color in service of the just, multiracial democracy we all deserve. We make a promise to you that we will not cower. Despite the challenging road ahead, we will continue to champion justice especially for the most impacted and underserved communities. 

We hope that you will double down and join us by making a donation today. Your support is needed now more than ever. Every dollar supports our ongoing, deepening efforts to:

• Amplify storytelling and cultural power in our communities that tell our truths, not the narratives shaped by others
• Organize to protect honest, public education and defend it from the ongoing threats to dismantle public institutions and weaken unions
• Empower local leaders to strengthen governance across cities and states, ensuring their voices and actions create real change on the ground

We will move forward with strength and intention. As our President Glenn Harris stated: “Black communities are the pulse of democracy. For generations, we have led movements that transformed governance from a tool of oppression into a force for liberation. We fought to reclaim institutions and rewrite the rules of power—not just for ourselves, but for a multiracial democracy that values every life. This is the Black radical project.”

Stay with us, stand with us, and show your commitment to justice by donating today.

Yours in solidarity,

Race Forward