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Race Forward’s multiracial, intergenerational staff of racial equity experts are recognized thought leaders, race relations and political analysts, presenters, trainers, and commentators.
Our team regularly appears in the media to discuss the racial intersections and implications of key issues such as: education, reproductive justice, housing, LGBTQI+ movement, faith, voting rights, healthcare, immigration, and criminal justice. Our unique insights are gathered from our work with both community and government.
Additionally, our reports and toolkits are often sourced in articles, media reports, curriculum, and for other uses.
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In the Wake of Another Racially Motivated Mass Shooting, It’s Time to Change the Rhetoric
“For all people who say dialogue on racial equity and teaching about race and racism is unnecessary, this latest racial motivated attack suggests otherwise,” Glenn Harris, President, Race Forward.
Affirmative Action Ruling an Attack on Equal Protection, Further Undermines Democracy
“Today’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action makes clear the current U.S. Supreme Court is intent on undermining the Constitutional framework of civil rights by refusing to recognize and address the systemic nature of racism,” stated Glenn Harris, President of Race Forward.
RACE FORWARD HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HARRY BELAFONTE
Race Forward sends condolences to and mourns with the family, friends and colleagues of Harry Belafonte on the loss of this iconic figure in American history.
Race Forward Celebrates Fair Housing Month, Announces Housing, Land and Justice Artists Fellows
Race Forward, a national nonprofit working to catalyze movement building for racial justice, today announced the nine artist fellows, who are participating in its 2024 Housing, Land, and Justice Artist Fellowship. Each fellow received $20,000 to produce an original artwork or cultural production using media, visual or performance art that incorporates the core narrative and one rich storytelling theme from the housing justice story platform published in the PolicyLink Housing Justice Narrative Toolkit.
Race Forward, COLORLINES, to Release Women Transcend, a Narrative Project Highlighting the Impact of the Carceral System on Women
COLORLINES, published by Race Forward, today announced the release of Women Transcend, a multimedia storytelling initiative and film produced in collaboration with formerly incarcerated Black women activists.
Race Forward and Americans for the Arts Announce ‘Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy’
Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) today announced Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy which will be held Sept. 27 – Oct. 5, 2024 in communities across the country. The new initiative leverages arts, culture, and creativity to emphasize the need for a just, multiracial democracy.