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Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation has united with Center for Social Inclusion in 2017 to become the new Race Forward. Founded in 1981, Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Founded in 2002, CSI catalyzes community, government, and other institutions to dismantle structu

ral racial inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. The new Race Forward is home to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial conference on racial justice.

Juneteenth and July 4th arrive within weeks of each other, close enough to force a choice about what kind of freedom sto...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth and July 4th arrive within weeks of each other, close enough to force a choice about what kind of freedom story we intend to tell, and who we intend to tell it for.

One date is framed as a national origin. The other is a reckoning that exposes the gap between what this country declared and what it was willing to enforce.

Race Forward President Glenn Harris reflects on the intersection of Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary.

Read it today on Colorlines. https://colorlines.com/article/project/250-years-history-and-next-expansion-democracy

Justice. Belonging. Liberation. These are the values that must guide our democracy if it's going to work for everyone.Jo...
06/18/2026

Justice. Belonging. Liberation.

These are the values that must guide our democracy if it's going to work for everyone.

Join us for our second : DemocracyIs: conversation, which will highlight ways communities across race, ethnicity, orientation, and class are building solidarity to fight back against authoritarianism. Hear from Race Forward President Glenn Harris—along with Othering & Belonging Institute’s john powell, and PolicyLink's Michael McAfee—as they share their perspectives from leading organizations at the forefront of racial justice while facing attacks from the Trump Administration.

Happening Tuesday, June 23! https://raceand.org/democracyis

Race Forward is excited to welcome Courtney Napier as our local coordinator for Facing Race 2026! As a Raleigh-based wri...
06/17/2026

Race Forward is excited to welcome Courtney Napier as our local coordinator for Facing Race 2026!

As a Raleigh-based writer, community builder, and consultant, Courtney's work is rooted in storytelling and collective liberation. We are excited to tap Courtney’s love for the city and deep connections to the community and history.

Courtney is a valued and trusted collaborator who was previously a host committee member for Facing Race 2020. This time, she'll lead Facing Race's community planning efforts to bring Raleigh's diverse culture front and center to attendees from around the nation.

Black people across the US are rebuilding power to achieve bold visions for their communities. Together, they are repair...
06/16/2026

Black people across the US are rebuilding power to achieve bold visions for their communities. Together, they are repairing historically Black neighborhoods harmed by generations of public and private disinvestment.

Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate their contributions to the national movement for racial and land justice.

Join Race Forward for our first conversation in the DemocracyIs: series. This conversation will highlight the historic connection between the Civil Rights Movement and today's Black-led movements for developing communities, with strategies for translating community power into community wealth.

Panelists include:

— Carolyn Johnson, CEO, Black Cultural Zone
— Winta Yohannes, executive director; and JT Flowers, strategic advisor, Albina Vision Trust
— Ryan Curren, housing, land, and development director, Race Forward

Happening THIS THURSDAY! https://raceand.org/democracyis

06/15/2026

in 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County that federal workplace protections against s*x discrimination apply to LGBTQ+ employees.

The decision affirmed that workers cannot be fired simply for being gay or transgender under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The ruling marked a major victory for workplace equality and civil rights protections while also underscoring the continued need to defend LGBTQ+ rights across the country.

Last week, Race Forward was at Netroots Nation 2026, a conference that brings advocates for progressive causes from arou...
06/14/2026

Last week, Race Forward was at Netroots Nation 2026, a conference that brings advocates for progressive causes from around the country.

Deputy senior vice president of Program Nikko Viquiera joined other panelists to discuss the ways organizations are reframing America’s 250th anniversary for communities of color. Meanwhile, president Glenn Harris came together with panelists to share strategies for communities of color to reclaim political power in the midst of an increasingly dangerous environment for civic engagement.

Much appreciation to attendees that joined us along with our collaborators.

⭐️ Trevor Smith from BLIS Collective
⭐️ Suman Raghunathan from Asian American Futures
⭐️ Anabel Mendoza from United We Dream
⭐️ Jung Woo Kim
⭐️ Kortni Malone
⭐️ Sandra Castro Solis from AZ AANHPI Advocates
⭐️ Shanda Neal Green and Cesiah Guadarrarma from 9to5, National Association of Working Women

If you attended our session, let us know in the comments!

06/13/2026

Stories of freedom stories endure because communities choose to keep telling them. At Race Forward, a central tenant of our work is doing just that and shaping a narrative that advances justice in our culture, communities and institutions.

is the day to honor that history with our newly designed Freedom Day merch. Take a look the latest:
🖤 Shirts
❤️ Hats
❤️ And more

Celebrate Freedom Day. Remember the history. Wear the legacy.

Shop the collection today!

Link in our bio

Stories of freedom stories endure because communities choose to keep telling them. At Race Forward, a central tenant of ...
06/13/2026

Stories of freedom stories endure because communities choose to keep telling them. At Race Forward, a central tenant of our work is doing just that and shaping a narrative that advances justice in our culture, communities and institutions.

Juneteenth is the day to honor that history with our newly designed Freedom Day merch. Take a look the latest:
🖤 Shirts
❤️ Hats
❤️ And more

Celebrate Freedom Day. Remember the history. Wear the legacy.

Shop the collection today!

https://store.raceforward.org/

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, millions are questioning whether democracy can truly deliver on i...
06/12/2026

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, millions are questioning whether democracy can truly deliver on its promises—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

Now is the time for us to have an honest conversation on what it means to be American.

" DemocracyIs:" is our new conversation series that will focus on the different pathways to define what a just, multiracial democracy should be for the next 250 years: considering repair, belonging and justice, institutional change, co-governance, and solidarity.

Learn more and register for the full series, starting Thursday, June 18! https://raceand.org/democracyis

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