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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 14h

Registration for #JustNarratives ends in 6 days!

Meet us in St. Louis for interactive breakout sessions, community-building opportunities, and an exclusive keynote by world-renowned artist @alokvmenon.bsky.social.

What are you waiting for?

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 1d

Celebrate culture, not colonizers. Race Forward recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day and the importance of Indigenous history to our multiracial democracy.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #IPD #NativeAmericanDay #FirstPeoplesDay

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 5d

Attend Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity to hear more from Alok. Happening November 13-15 in St. Louis!

www.raceforward.org/justnarratives

Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity | Race Forward

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 5d

What does it mean to live outside of a narrative? In this interview with Great Ones Podcast, #JustNarratives keynote speaker @alokvmenon.bsky.social shares their perspective on how stories shape our reality.

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Building Movement Project @buildingmovement.bsky.social · 6d

📊 Nonprofit staff + leaders: your voice matters. Workplace realities shape the future of our sector. Share your experience in the #RaceToLead Survey—add your voice today. bit.ly/RaceToLead2025
#RaceToLead #NonprofitLeadership

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 7d

Want to connect with more narrative strategists committed to racial justice? Join us for #JustNarratives for Multiracial Solidarity, November 13-15 in St. Louis. raceforward.org/justnarratives

Just Narratives for Multiracial Solidarity | Race Forward

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 7d

The stories and messages we repeat over time shape beliefs, culture, policies, and outcomes.

Race Forward's new guide equips organizations with the tools to strengthen messages that advance racial equity and justice that counter harmful narratives.

https://raceforward.org/narrativeguide2025

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 10d

Learn more about our program tracks!

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 10d

The path to racial justice requires narrative and cultural strategies that affirm human dignity and dismantle racial hierarchies. At #JustNarratives, we’re bringing together narrative strategists, artists, organizers, and storytellers to build the power needed to transform systems and institutions.

Colorful promotional graphic for Just Narratives event in St. Louis, MO, November 13-15, 2025, highlighting three program tracks on narrative strategies, resisting authoritarianism, and strengthening narrative ecosystems.

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"Program Track: Narrative Strategies to Build Solidarity and Governing Power;
Sessions will explore frameworks, models and real-world examples of how strategic use of stories, messages, and imagery can increase governing power in a purposeful way."

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"Program Track: Building Narrative Power to Resist and Dismantle Authoritarianism and Racism;
Sessions will explore how we can build narrative power to resist, block, and dismantle authoritarianism, fascism, and white supremacy in our policies, institutions, and systems."

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"Program Track: Strengthen and Growing the Narrative Ecosystem and Infrastructure;
Sessions will focus on how we can collectively deepen, strengthen, and grow the narrative ecosystem across our networks to advance multiracial solidarity."

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 12d

Learn more at raceforward.org/cwa25

#CWA25

Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy | Race Forward

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 12d

In this moment when communities of color are facing extreme backlash, Race Forward invites you to participate in the Cultural Week of Action. From November 8-16, communities will come alive through music, storytelling, movement, and collective learning.

Here are 3 ways you can participate!

Graphic promoting Cultural Week of Action from November 8-16, 2025, with three participation options including a webinar on October 2, adding events to the CWA map, and attending the anchor event in St. Louis, MO.

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 14d

Happening THIS THURSDAY!

bit.ly/RFWeThePeople

We the People: Plan Your Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy

Join us for a fast, joyful 60-minute virtual launch that blends art, storytelling, and action to get you ready for CWA 2025!

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 14d

At Race Forward we’re offering a dynamic virtual gathering to get you ready for the Cultural Week of Action this November.

Join us for our virtual event featuring activist and author @patrissecullors.bsky.social, our EVP @bulldogshadow.bsky.social, and musical guests @gangstagrass.bsky.social.

Promotional graphic for Race Forward webinar on planning Cultural Week of Action events focused on race and democracy, featuring Patrisse Cullors, Eric Ward, and Gangstagrass. October 2, 2025, 6 pm ET | 5 pm CT | 3 pm PT

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 15d

We must create new narratives that show what's possible when we challenge systemic racism—together. Find out how when you attend our new training, “Narrative Change for Racial Equity.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/NarrativeChangeLL10-29

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AFT @aft.org · 19d

Happening now: @raceforward.org's Eric K. Ward is introducing the conversation about
Why Fascists Fear Teachers with @rweingarten.bsky.social at @powells.bsky.social

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 18d

Possibility is not an option—it’s a necessity.

As #JustNarratives keynote speaker @alokvmenon.bsky.social tells us, “the future we want can be possible if we believe it’s possible.” See how we’re collectively reimagining what’s possible when you join us this fall!

raceforward.org/justnarratives

Race Forward @raceforward.org · 20d

Sign up for our next training, happening Thursday, October 16! bit.ly/RF-PRE

Racial Equity Training Series | Race Forward

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 20d

We are always building power. The question is: for whom? And toward what end?

Power Building for Racial Equity is a space to learn how to build collective power in service of racial justice—and how to resist reproducing systems of domination even in our own work.

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 21d

Learn more! bit.ly/RFWeThePeople

We the People: Plan Your Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy

Join us for a fast, joyful 60-minute virtual launch that blends art, storytelling, and action to get you ready for CWA 2025!

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 21d

Looking to get started with this year's Cultural Week of Action? Join us for our virtual kickstarter event filled with inspiring stories, mini-performances, and interactive activities. You’ll leave energized, connected, and ready to help build a democracy that truly serves #WeThePeople.

#CWA25

Webinar announcement for Cultural Week of Action titled 'We The People' focusing on planning events about race and democracy on October 2, 2025.

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Ruth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 23d

#ICYMI: On September 20, 2025, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed a day for Ramón “El Rey del Acordeón” Ayala!

Shoutout to a legend for more than six decades of incredible music and lifting up our Latine culture! 🇲🇽

🎥: @ mannyestrada15 on TikTok
#latinsky

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The 22nd Century Initiative @22ci.bsky.social · 22d

To break the cycle of ultranationalism, we need to strategically build an alternative vision in which vulnerable and marginalized communities claim a place in the national story. antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/navigating...

Navigating the Ultranationalist Trap

How Majority Exclusion Drives Minority Withdrawal

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 26d

We're welcoming back Back to Black, Feb. 5-8, 2026!!!

Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!

Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf

#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 26d

Last week, UNE members flew to Washington, DC to tell their stories and push back against the life-threatening federal budget cuts. 14 members from across the country were arrested while demanding no cuts to critical housing programs. If they try to cut us out of the budget, we will disrupt them.

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Race Forward @raceforward.org · 27d

TOMORROW: Join us for #RaceAnd Ethics in Government, a timely conversation on intersection of ethics, public trust, and equity. Learn from former federal agency leaders as they explore how ethics in civil service can adapt to meet the challenges of our time.

bit.ly/RaceAndGovEt...

Promotional graphic for a Race Forward event titled '#RaceAnd Ethics in Government' scheduled for September 18, 2025, featuring four panelists and a moderator.