It is with diligence and a sense of urgency recognizing this moment in our racial justice history, that we announce civil rights leader, the Reverend Doctor William Barber, II will be delivering a keynote address at Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference. Watch our announcement video.
The Reverend Doctor William Barber, II is recognized as one of the leading voices for racial justice –– and during this historic turning point in our nation’s history, we will look to his experience, guidance, and wisdom, days after what is sure to be a defining presidential election.
Dr. Reverend Barber is the architect of the Moral Mondays protests in North Carolina, which in turn have inspired actions across the nation for a principled public policy agenda centering on the needs of poor people, and people of color.
“History shows us the way forward,” says Rev. Dr. Barber, who is the President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, and the Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. “When people have come together and taken care of one another as we travel along the way, we have been able to move this country in a moral direction."
Register for Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference
This year, Facing Race will be the virtual platform that will serve as a unique, collaborative, and essential space for alliance building, issue framing, and advancing solutions during this historic turning point in our nation’s history.
From November 10-12th, Facing Race will present inspiring speakers, workshops, film screenings, and networking opportunities. Panels and breakout sessions led by community leaders from across the country on a wide array of key issues will focus on four key tracks:
- Arts, Media, & Culture
- Organizing and Advocacy
- Inclusive Democracy
- Racial Identities and Innovation
Later this month, we’ll be announcing our full program! But you can plan ahead:
To keep up with all the updates from Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference, be sure to visit the official website, check out the FAQs, and connect with Race Forward via our, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook page or Facebook Event using the hashtag #FacingRace!
In Solidarity,
The Facing Race Team
