In less than THREE MONTHS, Facing Race, the largest multiracial, intergenerational gathering for organizers, educators, creatives, and other leaders, is taking place both in-person in Phoenix, AZ, and online from November 17-19,

WATCH the powerful video from Facing Race 22' host committee member Denise Yvonne Sotelo Mejia

More than 4,000 people attend this one-of-a-kind collaborative space for racial justice movement making. 

For over 15 years, Race Forward has presented this incredible conference experience. The work we'll be doing together at Facing Race '22 will be around building collective power and strategy to root out systemic racism, and to challenge and put an end to political violence and the rapid march towards white authoritarianism. Breakout sessions in the areas listed below will prepare you to do the powerful work required of us in this moment.

Narrative Arts and Culture

This track allows expansive space for storytellers, artists, journalists, strategic communicators, media makers, and movement-builders to explore how written and spoken word, image, and movement are used to shine light on the human impacts of systemic oppression and illuminate potential paths forward to a racially equitable society.

Institutional and Sectoral Change

This track is a place for practitioners from a variety of sectors to get real about transforming our institutions to dismantle structural racism and generate racially equitable outcomes. Sessions will highlight how people are working within their organizations and sectors to normalize, organize for, and operationalize racial equity.

Movement and Community Driven Solutions

Black, Indigenous, people of color, and migrants of color communities should be positioned as leaders, owners, and decision-makers at the center of our movement for conditions that impact our lives. This track explores strategies that support cross-sectoral organizing, demonstrates community accountability, highlights policy solutions that lead to more equitable outcomes, and celebrates the efforts and victories of grassroots organizing.

Race Identities and Innovations

Racial identities shape our personal experiences, our community boundaries, our political movements, and our political ideas and visions. This track will explore the complexity of racial identities, their constant renewal and change, and their uses for racial justice organizing.

Don't forget to visit facingrace.raceforward.org for more ways to get involved, including:

• Connecting with the Facing Race audience through vendor, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities.
• Group registrations.
• Latest updates on the conference.

We look forward to seeing you at Facing Race '22.

In Solidarity, 

The Race Forward Team