We vehemently condemn anti-Asian violence and racist violence in all of its forms and condemn police statements regarding the murder as not being related to race.
Race Forward Decries Hate Violence Against Asian Americans in Atlanta and Across the Country
Race Forward Calls for Prioritization of COVID Vaccine Distribution, Education, and Outreach in Communities of Color
Race Forward calls for urgency in centering the needs of communities of color as we battle the pandemic.
Civil Rights and Racial Justice Organizations Denounce Abhorrent Rise In Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
The Racial Equity Anchor Collaborative condemn in the strongest terms the recent uptick in documented hate incidents including bullying and harassment, hate crimes and violence being perpetuated against Asian Americans in recent weeks.
Leading Civil Rights and Racial Justice Organizations Denounce Domestic Terrorism at U.S. Capitol
This attack on our country was years in the making.
Race Forward’s Statement on Disproportionate COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Black and Latinx Communities: It’s Time to Lead with Racial Equity
We call on federal and state governments to release race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 testing, patients and health outcomes. This data should inform how we invest our time, our resources, and our energy. Ending the coronavirus threat requires us to start by attending to those who are most impacted.
Civil Rights and Racial Justice Organizations Denounce Discrimination Against Asian Americans and Urge Unity in Responding to Coronavirus Pandemic
As our nation grapples with the coronavirus, we are deeply concerned that recent incidents of racism and discrimination against Asian Americans threaten our collective public safety.
Race Forward Statement on the Coronavirus Emergency, Official Response and Its Impacts on Communities of Color
As the coronavirus spreads and a public health emergency intensifies, Race Forward calls on local and state governments and those who are doing emergency planning to pay special attention to the impact that this disease and the response to its spread may have on people and communities of color.
Trump Administration Issues SNAP Regulations to Deny Food Benefits to Those Most Vulnerable
Last week, the administration finalized a proposed rule that would cause 700,000 people to lose access to food benefits. We oppose these rule changes as they will have painful effects on the communities of color
National Racial Justice Coalition Sees Promise in SCOTUS Ruling to Block Addition of Citizenship Question in 2020 Census
Nine of the leading national civil rights and racial justice organizations commend the SCOTUS ruling that blocks the citizenship question from being included in the 2020 Census. And yet, we remain cautious and steadfast against any pending arguments to add the question at a later date. The Commerce Department and the Census Bureau should immediately proceed with preparations for a 2020 Census that does not include the citizenship question.
Race Forward Statement on Hate-Motivated Mass Violence at Christchurch, New Zealand Mosques
We stand in solidarity with our Muslim sisters, brothers, and non-binary siblings in New Zealand and here in the United States.