Race Forward is excited to announce Faron McLurkin is joining the organization as our new Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Faron brings more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy, grassroots community organizing, political strategy, organizational leadership, and racial justice advocacy to this role.

“I’m proud to be joining Race Forward and am excited about working closely with the staff and board to expand partnerships that advance Race Forward’s work of institutionalizing racial justice,” said Faron. “Our country is at a crucial crossroads wherein we will either boldly step into a more inclusive multiracial democracy or regress to an outdated exclusionary system. By merging what is happening in the streets, in the government, and in boardrooms, Race Forward is positioned to institutionalize power; taking the enthusiasm the country has for racial justice and turning it into real lasting change.”

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[Register] #RaceAnd Labor Rights (May 31)

Join us for an important and timely conversation on #RaceAnd Labor Rights on Tuesday, May 31, at 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT. 

We’ll be joined by Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and civil rights activist, and Chris Smalls, founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union, for a conversation about the state of the current labor movement. 

[Register] Facing Race: A National Conference 2022

Just Six Months Away!

November 17-19, Phoenix, AZ
(in-person and online)

Facing Race will be taking place just weeks after the 2022 midterm election, a critical election for the multiracial democracy we are collectively working toward. Join us this November for discussions on what is required for the future of the racial justice movement.

Staff Picks

During these trying times, it's important to share the things that keep us going. In this edition, we hear from our Community Engagement Specialist, Hendel Leiva. 

"The Dropout on Hulu was a fascinating watch –– a riveting retelling of the Elizabeth Holmes/ Sunny Balwani/ Theranos saga about the pitfalls in healthcare and tech innovation efforts. The show was inspired by the podcast from ABC Audio and is a great example of how storytelling/ reporting can impact the mainstream."

Credit: Hulu

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In solidarity,

Team Race Forward