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Race Forward

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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.

09/03/2026

NOW COMING TO FACING RACE: Vu Le!

An author, speaker, and former nonprofit executive director, Vu has spent more than two decades helping the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors get real about power, resources, equity, and the conditions that shape our work.

Through his widely read blog Nonprofit AF, Vu writes about the humor and frustration of nonprofit life.

Don't miss Vu as part of our keynote lineup at Facing Race 2026, happening November 12-14 in Raleigh!

https://facingrace.us/

09/01/2026

On the new episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, People's Action Executive Director Sulma Arias joins Race Forward President Glenn Harris for a conversation about organizing, collective power, and the relationships necessary to sustain movements in a period of racialized authoritarianism and ongoing attacks on democracy.

Two years after Sulma first joined Momentum to discuss the Organizing Revival, she and Harris revisit its central argument that rebuilding grassroots organizing is essential to confronting authoritarianism and strengthening democratic life. As longtime friends leading national movement organizations, they reflect on what this political moment demands, why no single organization can meet its challenges alone, and how trust and relationships make deeper coordination across movements possible.

Part of Race Forward’s DemocracyIs: campaign, this episode explores what it takes to build collective power and sustain the long-term work of a multiracial democracy.

https://colorlines.com/DemocracyIs

08/28/2026

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!

Time is running out to showcase your products and services at Facing Race this November.

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15: Vendors can save 50% on single tables!

At the nation’s largest bi-annual conference for racial justice, Race Forward’s commitment remains centered on businesses and organizations led by people of color and trans-identified and/or non-binary individuals. With more than 3,000 attendees each year, you’ll have the chance to showcase your products, services, and offerings in a high-traffic space open throughout the conference, while connecting with leaders, creatives, and changemakers from across the movement.

Don’t miss out. Apply today!

https://facingrace.us/vendors

08/25/2026

If you care about racial justice, you may feel like the ground is shifting under you.

You're not alone.

Race Forward's latest offering is a space for moving racial justice forward. Over six sessions–plus small group coaching–you'll work with our facilitators to identify decisions that affect racial outcomes, assess how current practices reinforce inequity, and commit to a high-leverage action strategy—all while building a cross-sector network for accountability and support.

Don’t miss out. Register by Sunday, August 30!
https://racialequitytrainings.org/cohort2026

08/19/2026

MORE EXCITING NEWS: W. Kamau Bell is returning to Facing Race as a keynote speaker!

An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television host, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, author, and racial justice advocate, Kamau uses humor, storytelling, and cultural commentary to help audiences better understand the realities of race in America.

Kamau has been part of the Race Forward community for more than a decade, performing at Facing Race 2010, co-emceeing the conference in 2012, and previously serving on our board. This year, he joins Tressie McMillan Cottom as Facing Race’s second keynote speaker.

This is a keynote pairing you’ll want to experience in person. Join us November 12–14 in Raleigh, NC.

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08/14/2026

Facing Race gives you the opportunity to promote your work or sell products in our marketplace, open throughout the conference. From full booths to bag inserts, we offer an array of vending and sponsorship solutions to help you reach over 3,500 individuals working to advance racial justice.

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 28: Vendors can save 50% on single tables!

Best of all, your vendor registration includes two (2) tickets to experience the conference, along with access to the equipment and technical support you need for an immersive exhibit.

See what else is in store. Apply today!

https://facingrace.us/vendors

08/12/2026

Racial equity matters now more than ever: to protect what's been gained, and to keep building towards a multiracial democracy—together.

Race Forward's new Learning & Action Cohort is a peer learning space for people across sectors to think through real challenges, build strategy, and connect with others doing the same work. When you join, you'll get access to:
— Six, 2 1/2-hour full group sessions
— Two small group coaching sessions
— Optional office hours and connection sessions

Learn more about this new offering at our information session, happening TOMORROW, August 13, at noon ET/9 am PT! https://racialequitytrainings.org/cohortinfo

08/11/2026

To understand why structural racism persists, we need to look at our society’s deep narratives — the collectively held core values and beliefs that shape our understanding of the world and animate our institutions, systems, culture, and practices. Only when we have interrogated these narratives can we come up with solutions and strategies that address systemic roots and create new narratives oriented toward solidarity and the cultivation of a just multiracial democratic society.

Race Forward is honored to be part of the RWJFoundation's Mindsets Consortium working to address how deeply ingrained individualism contributes to racial and health inequities in the U.S. Read our perspective. https://medium.com/narrative-strategies-to-address-individualism-for/solidarity-narratives-to-build-a-racially-just-society-9d44a63db7c4

08/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Race Forward is thrilled to announce that Tressie McMillan Cottom—award-winning sociologist, MacArthur Foundation Fellow, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and acclaimed author—will be our keynote speaker at Facing Race 2026!

One of the nation’s most influential public intellectuals, Dr. Cottom is widely celebrated for her writing and her work as a cultural critic. Her essays are part storytelling, part sociological analysis, and part call-to-arms. They are powerful stories designed to challenge power and inspire action.

Now is the time to secure your spot for what promises to be an unforgettable conference. Join us for the nation’s largest, biennial conference for racial justice, November 12-14 in Raleigh, NC!

https://facingrace.us/

08/06/2026

Planning to attend Facing Race 2026 with a team, organization, or group? Race Forward offers different ticket tiers options to fit your budget and needs, and our group registration process makes it easy for one person to coordinate tickets and payment for multiple attendees.

Learn more to see how you can save!

https://facingrace.us/groupsales

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