Every systemic change initiative we lead, from employment and education to housing or healthcare, relies on one thing: research. When research is used to justify harm, erase histories, and uphold racial inequities, we need more than just better processes – we need a new purpose.

This June, we’re offering a bold opportunity to rethink research as a tool for collective liberation.

Learning Lab: Reimagining Research for Racial Justice — Wednesday, June 11

Join us on June 11 for a three-hour interactive workshop where we’ll examine how traditional research practices have reinforced oppression. Together, we’ll explore liberatory frameworks that center  racial equity, grassroots experimentation, and community-driven power building. This session is designed for equity practitioners, organizers, public sector leaders, and anyone seeking to realign their data practices with justice.

You’ll walk away with strategies to center community needs, design values-based research protocols, and move from data to action.

Our trainings don’t just inform. They transform. But don’t take our word for it – here’s what participants are saying:

“I simply loved the training… it was engaging, interactive, and very planned out. This is the most I have ever participated in a full-day Zoom training but this is also because the trainers were personable and knew what they were talking about!”

“[Facilitators] made the workshop feel like a safe space, and I appreciated their vulnerability and effort to deliver this work that I wish more people had more access to and funds to learn about. It felt interactive and inclusive, whether you raised your hand to talk or just share something in the comments.”

More Upcoming Trainings

Of course, the work doesn’t begin or end with any single session. Race Forward’s full suite of racial equity trainings meets you where you are and helps you move strategically and collectively toward your goals.

Building Racial Equity (BRE)
Next sessions — June 17, July 15

Our essential intro training, Building Racial Equity introduces key concepts and tools to strengthen racial equity practices in your organization and networks.

NOTE: This is one of two course options required to begin our Racial Equity Training Series.

Governing for Racial Equity (GRE)
Next session — June 25, September 30

For public sector practitioners: Explore how government can advance racial equity through policy, practice, and community partnerships.

NOTE: This is one of two course options required to begin our Racial Equity Training Series.

Power Building for Racial Equity (PRE)
Next session — June 26, October 16

A strategic, movement-grounded training that digs into the role of power in racial justice work.

Decision-Making for Racial Equity (DRE)
Next sessions — June 24, July 22

Learn to use Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool to make values-aligned, race-conscious decisions in your workplace or program.

Facilitating for Racial Equity (FRE)
Next session — July 1-2, October 22-23

Build the skills and confidence to lead conversations about race in multiracial spaces, and design powerful learning experiences.

Learning Lab: Narrative Change for Racial Equity
Next sessions — July 10

Explore how storytelling can shape public perception and create a vision for a multiracial democracy.

#RaceAnd Cultural Sustainability: Protecting the Assets and Narrative of Our Multiracial Democracy Through Preservation — Thursday, May 29

Join us for a conversation on cultural preservation through a racial equity lens. This webinar will explore how communities are protecting cultural assets, challenging erasure, and uplifting authentic narratives. Learn how preservation can be a powerful strategy for justice, identity, and collective memory.

The work of equity continues regardless of political winds shifting.

We build power together through strategy, reflection, and practice. These trainings are your invitation to stay in the work, deepen your skillset, and join a community of people transforming how racial justice work is done.

In solidarity,

Ashley Johnson
Training Innovation Manager

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