Race Forward

10/20/2026

As Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom shares, being surrounded by like-minded people ready to act is exactly what this moment needs!

We are so excited to head to her home state of North Carolina for Facing Race. Join us November 12–14 in Raleigh, NC, as we move from philosophizing to doing. Hear from Dr. Cottom and the rest of our powerful keynote lineup:

📌 W. Kamau Bell
📌 Vu Le
📌 Stacey Abrams

Register by October 23!

https://facingrace.us/

10/16/2026

Collective liberation happens when we can become our favorite selves and embody radical self-trust. From the Fusion Party’s creation in 1894, to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s founding in 1960, Courtney Napier reminds that North Carolina has always been “Rooted in Resistance, Powered by Solidarity.”

Facing Race is more than just another conference. Together, we’ll not only push back against injustice—we’ll become a beloved community.

See for yourself what makes Raleigh special. Join us November 12-14!

https://facingrace.us/

10/15/2026

GOOD NEWS: Registration for Facing Race 2026 has been extended to October 23!

With our full keynote lineup now announced — Stacey Abrams, Tressie McMillan Cottom, W. Kamau Bell, and Vu Le — we’re giving you more time to make plans to join us in Raleigh.

Just days after the midterms, we’ll gather to reflect, regroup, and organize for what comes next. If you missed the October 12 deadline, this is your chance to be in the room. Register today.

facingrace.us

10/14/2026

Happening TODAY!

Coming up this Wednesday, Oct. 14, join Rethinking Schools and Race Forward for a virtual political education training and discussion on the challenges and possibilities of social justice unionism.

Examining North Carolina as a case study, guest speaker Bryan Proffitt will ground attendees in the historical context of education in the South and offer building-level organizing tools and strategies to help build power in your buildings, unions, and beyond.

The session will also include breakout conversations where attendees can collaborate, reflect on their own contexts, and brainstorm ways to implement and adapt these strategies. The event is free but register now to reserve your spot.

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/teach-and-organize-series-teacher-union-organizing-lessons-from-the-south/e846838

10/14/2026

TOMORROW: Don't miss Narrative Change for Racial Equity, a three-hour training part of our Learning Lab series. Gain the skills you need to drive change by learning new storytelling techniques, understanding key concepts, and developing strategies to promote racial justice in governance.

Together, we can build a better story. RSVP today!
https://racialequitytrainings.org/narrative1015

10/13/2026

Time is running out to register for our next Learning Lab: Reimagining Research for Racial Justice. This three-hour training will introduce new frameworks that center community needs, movement strategies, and antiracist approaches that build the power to move racial equity forward.

Don't miss out—join us TOMORROW!
https://racialequitytrainings.org/research1014

10/11/2026

Registration closes TOMORROW for Facing Race 2026!

Don't miss out on the nation's largest biennial conference for racial justice. You'll get unprecedented access to resources, take in cultural celebrations, and find collaborative opportunities designed to push racial equity forward across movements, sectors, and communities.

Registration ends 11:59 p.m. ET TOMORROW!

https://facingrace.us/

10/10/2026

The terms Hispanic and Latina/o continue to be used across institutions to identify individuals racially. But what do people who identify as Latinx consider ourselves?

And why should we care?

A proposed federal rule would remove race and ethnicity questions from the Census. Those data help expose racial disparities and protect fair representation. Without them, communities lose the evidence they need to challenge discrimination and demand accountability.

Race Forward recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latinidad of identities across the country. Because democracy thrives when we embrace the power of our racial identities, and when our communities are fully counted.

Revisit Colorlines essay series, "Who Do We Think We Are," which interviews Latinx-identified movement leaders, artists and cultural innovators to explore their experiences.

https://colorlines.com/articles/new-series-latinx-racial-identity-asks-who-do-we-think-we-are

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

What does democracy look like where you live?

Across the country, communities are already practicing democracy in ways that are creative, courageous, and grounded in racial justice.

This year’s Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, happening October 27–November 3, aims to support civic engagement ahead of the midterm elections. You can contribute a cultural event of your own–before or during the week of action–that demonstrates the creative ways happening wherever you are.

Find inspiration for event ideas in our toolkit. Then, add your event to the CWA26 map!

culturalweekofaction.org/participate