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  Race Forward · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM

From Resistance to Power: Your Strategy Starts Here

A 201-Level Training for Building Collective, Strategic Power Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Whether you’re working inside an organization or organizing on the ground, one thing is clear: values alone won’t shift sys…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Housing justice IS racial justice.

For Fair Housing Month, our newsletter demonstrates the power of housing narratives. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, This year marks the 57th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the final major piece of civil r…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM

When We Align, We Win

Early Bird Tickets Now Open: Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity Click here to view this message in a browser window. When we build narratives for justice, equity, and freedom, we win. Dear John, Early bird tickets for Just Narratives for…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Stand with us

Our work to advance racial equity extends far beyond the staff of this organization Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support of Race Forward and the racial justice movement. Your…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Racial justice is under attack–we must act now

Over 1,000 people took action this month. Will you join us in defending racial justice and democracy? Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, The attacks on racial justice, civil rights, and democracy are escalating. We’re seeing p…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Resisting the Backlash

Our trainings create the space for you to build the skills needed to counter injustice. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, We are witnessing a coordinated effort to turn back progress—to erase history, to limit conversat…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Are you asking yourself what you can do?

Stay Courageous. Stand Strong. Organize Together. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, In moments of uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like progress is out of reach. But it’s necessary for all of us to find moments of light and hop…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Leaders of Resistance: How Women Have Reimagined Our Movements

Revolutionary frameworks that reshaped movement strategy across generations Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, This Women's History Month, Race Forward invites you to explore and celebrate the powerful legacy of women-le…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM

We’ve Been Here Before – And We’re Fighting Back

stories of resilience and solidarity Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As we celebrate Black History Month, we are witnessing moments that mirror the struggles and triumphs of our past. The wave of executive orders targeting …
  Race Forward · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM

In the Spirit of the Freedom Schools

This Black History Month, Race Forward invites you to carry forward that legacy by joining one of our racial equity trainings. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Throughout history, Black communities have turned to educa…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM

In the face of attack, we stand strong

These times are testing us all, but the fight for racial justice is far from over Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Over the past few weeks, the challenges we’ve long confronted have taken on a sharper edge, transforming into…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Save the Date: Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity Convening

Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Every day brings a new assault on our communities. Executive orders targeting immigrants. Policies criminalizing our existence. Memos undermining our constitutional rights. At…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Momentum in Action: Fighting Authoritarianism Through Organizing

Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has marked a defining moment in the fight for racial justice. With authoritarian promises and a retributive agen…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Navigate DEI Challenges: A Framework from Othering & Belonging Institute

Free resources for policymakers, educators, and community leaders Click here to view this message in a browser window. In these challenging times of political polarization, we’re sharing with you a transformative framework from our friends at the Othering…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Make 2025 a Year of Progress, Action, & Collective Growth

New ways to access shared learning for Racial Equity Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As we step into 2025, the urgency to confront systemic racism and build a more equitable future has never been clearer. Starting the…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Remember Who We Are

As Donald Trump's second term began on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are faced with a profound moment that calls us to remember who we are and what we stand for. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John,   On Monday, as Donald Trump…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM

The People’s March

01.18.2025 | Washington, DC and Everywhere Click here to view this message in a browser window. We thought you might be interested in learning more about the People’s March organized by our friends at Women’s March, along with hundreds of other organizati…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Looking Forward – No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast

Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, In less than two weeks, President-elect Trump's inauguration will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the ongoing struggle for racial justice. To prepare for this moment, last year, R…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Before It's Too Late

Nothing is lost until hope is lost, and hope is something I have in more abundance with every passing hour. Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, As we hit the close of 2024, I must appeal to you one last time about donating to th…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Commit to Racial Justice in 2025

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, Since October, we’ve been sharing who we are on a deep level, as well as our lighter side.  Together we processed Donald Trump’s electoral win, and doubled down on this unflinching truth: What w…
  Timarie Harrigan, Race Forward · [email protected]
December 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM

All We Want for Winter is Equity

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, It’s the time of year when many of us choose to celebrate with lights, gifts, and most importantly, community. Here at Race Forward, what we want most for the holidays is for our community to co…
  Eric K. Ward · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Your Support Fuels Our Movement

Help us show up for justice Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, I’m Eric K. Ward, Executive Vice President at Race Forward. I wanted to share with you some of the things that have given me hope in these challenging times.   Last…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Thanks to You, Our Giving Season is Looking Bright

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, Throughout the course of this year-end fundraising campaign—including last week’s Giving Tuesday celebration—our community donated in support of Race Forward’s mission to advance equity and just…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Ready to Make 2025 Count? Check Out Our Expanded Training Offerings

Let’s keep building a just future, together Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, The election results are in, and while the political landscape continues to shift, our commitment to racial equity remains steadfast. Especia…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Facing Race '24: A Success, But The Work Continues

During the conference, we were reminded that our work cannot stop although the conference is over. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, With more than 4,000 attendees, Facing Race 2024 was our largest conference ever! Than…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Don’t Give Up

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, It’s Giving Tuesday today—a global movement of giving back! I know there’s so much need and there are so many voices clamoring to be your priority today. So I’m deeply grateful that our email is…
  Timarie Harrigan, Race Forward · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Building Power in Public Schools

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, School is meant to prepare our children for their roles in public life and as the next generation of active participants in our democracy. To understand their future and the future of this natio…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM

The Most Important Facing Race in 15 Years

Happens this week Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, The most important Facing Race in the history of the conference starts in just two days. We need this moment! Together, with movement makers, community organizers, activists,…
  Facing Race · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Building Solidarity in a Post-Election World

final invitation to join us Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, We're just days away from the largest post-election racial justice gathering in the United States. From November 20-22, over 4,000 people will converge on St…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 5:59 PM

We're Fighting for the Future

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, I am writing to you personally because I know that you care about the future. Like me, and everyone else on the Race Forward team, you believe in the promises of this nation, and you are investe…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 3:58 PM

In This Historic Moment, Our Resolve Grows Stronger

How are you holding up? Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, How are you? No, really—how are you?  Like many, you're likely still processing the election results that saw Donald Trump secure a second term as president. If you're…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Pre-Election Insights: No Matter What Happens: A Race Forward Podcast

Listen to new limited podcast series from Race Forward! Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As the 2024 election approaches in just a few days, we invite you to hear what leading scholars, activists, and racial justice pr…
  Facing Race · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 4:27 PM

[Last Call] Registration for Facing Race closes TONIGHT!

last chance to join us Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, This is it, folks. We're in the final hours of registration for the Facing Race conference. Registration to join us in person ends October 30 at 11:59 PM ET. …
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Spooky Racial Justice Myths, Debunked!

Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, With Halloween just around the corner, we’re sharing three scary myths that keep people from impactful activism. Colorlines, published by Race Forward, partners with movement organizers, scholar…
  Facing Race · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Last Chance to Register for Facing Race 2024!

Engage in post-election debriefings and networking opportunities Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Can you believe it? We’re just a few weeks away from Facing Race–the largest multiracial, intergenerational racial justi…
  Cultural Week of Action · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 1:09 PM

And That’s a Wrap!

We recently wrapped up our first-ever Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy—and what a week it was! Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, We recently wrapped up our first-ever Cultural Week of Action on Race and Dem…
  Glenn Harris, Race Forward · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 9:37 PM

The Strength to Hope

Thanks to you Click here to view this message in a browser window. John,   Thank you for being a vital part of Race Forward’s community. The past few years have presented many challenges that threaten our work. Your support has fueled our strength to …
  Race Forward · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 12:51 PM

It's time to shift the narrative

Our new Narrative Change for Racial Equity training is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to shape new narratives. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, With the upcoming election fast approaching, the…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Our Power, Our Solutions

Our October Newsletter previews two major events are at the forefront of our minds — Election Day, and Facing Race. Click here to view this message in a browser window. As November approaches, two major events are at the forefront of our minds: Election D…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Guess who’s coming to Facing Race?

Award-winning political analyst, New York Times bestselling author, and renowned host Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, We are thrilled to announce that Joy-Ann Reid – award-winning political analyst, New York Times bes…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Racial Justice and the Cinema at Facing Race 2024

Register now to join 4,000+ advocates this November Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, With Election Day on the horizon and our democracy hanging in the balance, we urgently need more spaces to gather, strategize, and ma…
  Cultural Week of Action · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM

It’s Almost Time…!

Your invitation: Cultural Week of Action 2024 Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, This Friday, September 27, marks the kickoff of our first ever Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, and we want you to join us!  …
  Race Forward · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM

New Training Alert: Narrative Change for Racial Equity!

Learn vital narrative change strategies in our newest course Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As October approaches, we’re excited to launch a powerful new training that is both timely and essential. In a time when eff…
  Cultural Week of Action · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy – Two Weeks Away!

Keeping the momentum going Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, We’re nearly two weeks away from our inaugural Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, and there’s been a lot of exciting momentum!  On September 27, …
  Nikko Viquiera, Race Forward · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 3:40 PM

The question I get asked most after 7+ years of being a trainer

Here are three of the seven key principles we apply to all our trainings Click here to view this message in a browser window. John,   I’m Nikko Viquiera, a longtime racial equity trainer at Race Forward. One of the questions I frequent…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Project 2025, Public Schools, and the Future of Democracy

Here is what’s missing from the conversation Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, Editor's Note: As we were putting the finishing touches on this newsletter, we learned of yet another horrendous school shooting that left f…
  Timarie Harrigan, Race Forward · [email protected]
August 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM

We Passed $20,000! 💰💰

Race Forward paid out more than $20,000 in scholarships in 2024 Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, Race Forward has already provided $20,000 in scholarships for our public racial equity trainings in 2024 and the demand will onl…
  Facing Race · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Can you imagine yourself here?

Join us for art, community, and inspiration at Facing Race — where STL culture takes center stage. Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As summer winds down, we're gearing up for Facing Race—the nation's largest multiracia…
  Race Forward · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 12:50 PM

The gateway to racial equity starts here

Commemorate Black August: Join Our Racial Equity Training Sessions! Click here to view this message in a browser window. Dear John, As we honor Black August—a month dedicated to remembering Black resistance, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for …
  Joseph Haverlock, Race Forward · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM

what it means to invest in training

providing real-world solutions to real-world problems to advance equity Click here to view this message in a browser window. John, Creating the future of our multiracial democracy is going to require change. Not only on an individual basis, but in our…