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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.

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Statements

Joe Biden’s Sacrifice and Service is Without Dispute

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign, the national racial equity organization Race Forward released the following statement. Read Statement

Race Forward Condemns Political Violence in Wake of Shooting at Trump Campaign Rally

Race Forward condemns political violence. It is antithetical to a vibrant and racially just multiracial democracy. Our thoughts are with the families and victims of today’s violence. Race Forward calls for an immediate investigation to hold those responsible accountable. The reality and the threat of political violence is counter to the multiracial democracy for which we are striving. Read Statement

Race Forward Denounces Violence Against Campus Protests; Calls for Permanent Cease-Fire in Gaza

As violence against protestors on college campuses over the violence in Gaza has escalated,  Race Forward, a national racial justice nonprofit working to advance a just, multiracial democracy and liberation for all people, issued the following statement condemning the use of violence against peaceful protestors and calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Read Statement

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Releases

Race Forward Welcomes Karla Bruce as New Chief of Staff

Race Forward announced today that Karla Bruce, former Chief Equity Officer for Fairfax County, Virginia, has joined the organization as its chief of staff. In this role, Bruce will maximize alignment across the organization to support racial equity, provide strategic counsel and guidance to the president and executive leadership team, and serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Read Release

MSNBC Host Joy-Ann Reid to Headline Race Forward’s Facing Race Conference in St. Louis: Nov. 20-22

MSNBC Host Joy-Ann Reid will headline Race Forward’s highly anticipated Facing Race conference. Reid is an MSNBC political analyst and host of “The ReidOut.” She has authored numerous books, including her most recent, Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America. Read Release

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts to Launch ‘Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy’ in St. Louis on Sept. 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) today announced the kick-off event for the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, running from Sept. 27 through Oct. 5, 2024. The week-long series of activities across the country will kick-off in St. Louis, MO, on Sept. 27 at 6:00 p.m. with a panel discussion on how arts and culture shape democracy, live performances, and viewing of the recently unveiled art installation honoring Michael Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by police in Ferguson, MO, ten years ago. Read Release

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