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As we begin to turn the page on 2020, it's important to revisit what
made the last twelve months unlike any other in the fight for racial
justice. The emergence of COVID-19

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that set off a global pandemic, claimed the lives of more than 300,000
Americans

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and highlighted how systemic racism disproportionately exposed Black and
Brown communities to the effects of the coronavirus

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. Healthcare workers and other "essential" workers struggled on the
frontlines as they were not provided the essential support needed to
take care of themselves and their families.

In response to mounting xenophobia, the nation's leading civil rights
and racial justice organizations issued a joint call to action against
racism targeting Asian Americans

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related to the 2019 novel coronavirus. And in the midst of coping with
the pandemic, Black people had to endure the murders of their fellow
citizens at the hands of police officers and racist vigilantes.

George Floyd

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and Breonna Taylor

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are among the 192 black people murdered this year by police or vigilante
violence as of November 24, 2020. These murders –– particularly George
Floyd who was heard on camera pleading, "I can't breathe", shocked and
mobilized Americans from across the country to take note of the ongoing
violence towards Black people at the hands of police officers. Millions
took to the streets to peacefully protest and were met with
state-sponsored violence

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. As the world watched on television and through social media,
protesters were assaulted with chemical gases, rubber bullets and the
batons of armed police.

It seemed we had finally come to a moment of reckoning, with most
Americans ready to have open, honest, critical conversations about
racism

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in America and how to achieve racial equity.

President Donald Trump attempted to halt these discussions by issuing
Executive Order 13950, titled "Executive Order Combatting Race and Sex
Stereotyping,"

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which sought to ban the very words we use to do our racial equity work

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across the country. The Executive Order prohibits any government
training that includes words such as "systemic racism," "white
privilege," "intersectionality," "critical race theory," "unconscious
bias," and "racial humility." The ban also extended to Federal
contractors and grant recipients which added an additional strain on the
urgent work that's needed to meet the moment.

In line with his attacks on Black, Indigenous, and people of color
(BIPOC) communities throughout the past four years, President Trump has
also made an attempt to invalidate the votes in key swing states in
cities that have majority Black populations. While these attempts have
failed

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, the narrative that the election was stolen further creates a climate
rife with misinformation and threats of potential violence.

We have gone through so much this year. Yet, there is some light at the
end of the tunnel.

Just last week, we saw the first COVID-19 vaccinations

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being administered in Puerto Rico and the United States with many state
officials promising to prioritize communities most affected. If this is
the case, Black and Brown people who have been most severely affected
should be able to receive the vaccine by early spring.

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This will signify a change in leadership that is desperately needed, and
while we celebrate President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala
Harris' historic win, we remain vigilant in our call for the
Biden-Harris Administration to center racial justice

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in their policies and programs.

Race Forward has already planned events to discuss how we move forward.
We will kick off 2021 with #RaceAnd the Movement Forward: Looking Past
the Vote and Mobilizing for Racial Justice

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, taking place on January 14th

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. Join us for the second in a series of town hall conversations that
centers community power, starting with the vote, then developing
movement strategy, and finally organizing for policy change. Register

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today for this important town hall discussion and mobilization.

Race Forward will also be participating in the fifth annual National Day
of Healing

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on January 19, 2021. After the divisions exacerbated over the past four
years, it is more important than ever that we engage in some
collaborative healing events to help lay the groundwork for us to
continue working on our collective vision for a more just future. See
additional details on how to join, below.

Lastly, do let a friend or colleague know about Race Forward's racial
equity trainings

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, where they can sharpen their skills and strategies to address
structural racism and advance racial equity. If you've already attended
our Building Racial Equity (foundational) training, please join us at
one of our new Organizing Racial Equity (advanced) training dates on:

Jan 28, 2021 Register

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Feb 23, 2021 Register

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Mar 11, 2021 Register

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Mar 18, 2021 Register

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In the words of late Congresswoman Barbara C. Jordan, "What the people
want is simple. They want an America as good as its promise" .

Check out our latest below!

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Participate In The Fifth National Day Of Racial Healing

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RSVP for the Jan 19. National Virtual Event 

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Race Forward is proud to support and participate in the fifth annual
National Day of Racial Healing

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taking place on January 19th. On this day, individuals in organizations
and communities come together to explore their common humanity and build
the relationships necessary to create a more just and equitable world.

Launched in 2017 as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Truth, Racial
Healing & Reconciliation

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efforts, the National Day of Racial Healing

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is designed to address systemic racial injustices by coming together to
heal, while exploring and unraveling the deeply held racial biases of
the past that are keeping us from fully using our collective energy and
potential.

Be a part of the National Day of Racial Healing by tuning in January 19
at 3PM/ EST for the National Virtual Event

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via the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's YouTube channel

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which will feature experts, activists, and influencers talking about how
to bring racial healing to your community and discussing the historic
and contemporary effects of racism.

Follow the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #HowWeHeal

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and tag Race Forward

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and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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in your posts as we collectively uplift our voices on this important day
recognizing our work and efforts towards racial equity. Learn more at
dayofracialhealing.org

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[Listen] Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast Mid-Season Finale

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Catch up on all the latest episodes of Momentum

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Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast is taking a short break and will return
in January 2021 –– but make sure to listen to these great episodes from
this season so far!

Episode 01: Starting Your Podcast and Building Community Featuring Blk
Pod Collective!

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Episode 02: Yusef Hawkins "Storm Over Brooklyn" Doc, and Reacting to the
Breonna Taylor Verdict

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Episode 03: Discussing Felony Disenfranchisement with Nicole Porter from
The Sentencing Project + GO VOTE!

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Episode 04: Momentum LIVE at Facing Race with Hiba and Chevon! (with
Marc Morial and Glenn Harris)

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Episode 05: Mid-Season Finale: "Culture In the Time of the Uprisings"
Highlights (featuring Layshia Clarendon, Crystal Echo Hawk, and Cristina
Jiminez)

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Stream all episodes of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast on Apple
Podcasts

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, Spotify

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, and Pandora

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, and get ready as Chevon and Hiba come back in the new year to continue
bringing you news, views, tools and interviews on how race is showing up
all around us!

Staff Picks

During these trying times, it's important to share the small things that
keep us going. In this edition, we hear from our Policy Research
Manager, Juell Stewart

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"Lately, I've really been enjoying the podcast Jemele Hill is Unbothered

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. Jemele brings her trademark authenticity, wit, and candor to intimate
one-on-one interviews with interesting folks where they talk about
everything ranging from pop culture to politics. My favorite episodes
are with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Larry Wilmore and Katt Williams."

Credit: Spotify

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