Culture unites us. And artists and creatives have always been central to culture making. Few understand this better than the award-winning artist and comedian @alokvmenon.bsky.social.

Looking forward to it! @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team #CWA25

Race Forward is proud to have Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as our Presenting Sponsor for #JustNarratives. As a leading national philanthropy, @rwjf.org believes in the power of narrative to dismantle structural racism and other barriers to health. Learn more at www.rwjf.org.

📆 If you’ll be in St. Louis next week for the @raceforward.org Just Narratives conference - come to my session and let’s geek out on Counter Narratives together.

It’s a time to shift the narrative, reclaim the deeper meaning of democracy, and elevate the power of culture to shape what comes next. The Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy—a national pulse point for multiracial democracy and cross-racial solidarity—starts TODAY! #CWA25

By bridging our differences and honoring our truths, we can strengthen this country—so that “liberty and justice for all” includes every one of us. The Cultural Week of Action is our chance to build the country to which we aspire and know is possible. Here are the 5 goals to #CWA25.

There's still time for you to organize your own event for this year's Cultural Week of Action. Our starters toolkit offers everything–from brainstorming questions to detailed planning assets–to help you create an event that connects culture to policy and deepens community power. #CWA25

Turn tactical wins into cultural transformation. Turn cultural transformation into structural infrastructure. Turn structural infrastructure into anti-authoritarian power. Every campaign is a democracy lab. Today is a day for organizing. antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/connecting...

Today is Election Day in Texas and across the country. Let me be clear: every single election matters.
Not just the “big” ones. Every. Single. One. So if you haven’t voted yet, grab your ID, call a friend, and make your plan to get to the polls. Find your polling location at vote.org

Today on #ElectionDay, millions of people are coming together as voters — across colors, cultures, and communities — to demand a future where we all have the freedom to be ourselves, take care for our families, and thrive. Find your voting info and be a voter today: vote.org

Today is Election Day, and a crucial election is happening in Pennsylvania. 3 justices on the state supreme court are facing retention votes that could influence rulings on abortion, redistricting, and voting rights for years to come. msmagazine.com/2025/10/22/p...

Thousands of young voters on Virginia college campuses want to make their voices heard in today’s election, but too many of them are at risk of being disenfranchised by Virginia policies that are restricting students’ access to the ballot.

The fight against authoritarianism IS the fight for economic justice, racial equity, gender liberation, and environmental survival.

The harm is real: Black workers pushed out of jobs, HBCUs stripped of resources, Black mothers and fathers denied healthcare, and neighborhoods left without protection from floods, asthma, or poisoned water. 📖 Read the full Blackout Report now. #BlackoutReport #OnyxImpact

In a moment when public institutions are being weaponized against equity, the Governing for Racial Equity (GRE) training helps public sector professionals normalize equity as a core value, operationalize it through policy, and organize for change across departments. RSVP to join us, bit.ly/RF-GRE

✨ NEW on the Solidarity Is This podcast - we explore the challenging terrain of movement conflict with co-host Adaku Utah and Tamika Middleton (Women's March), Mike Ishii (Tsuru for Solidarity) and Mónica Enríquez-Enríquez (Foundation for a Just Society).

Rising costs for #housing, essentials, and education are reshaping the choices of young Americans. In a new U.S. News & World Report op-ed, Urban President Sarah Rosen Wartell shares 4 key #strategies to tackle the #affordability crisis & keep the American Dream alive. https://urbn.is/3Lfia12

"We've always used art and culture as a way to imagine something different." Patrisse Cullors reminds us, collective, joyful expression is pivotal to combatting fear-based narratives that divide us all. Hear more insights from Patrisse on our full #CWA25 kickstarter video. bit.ly/CWA25Video

As division and fear are being weaponized, culture reminds us that an inclusive multiracial democracy is not abstract—it's lived. #CWA25 will bring together artists, storytellers, and cultural strategists to share bold visions, creative resistance, and the power of narrative to move us forward.

#tdih 1963 Freedom Day: massive (200,000+) student boycott & demonstration against segregated schools (decade AFTER Brown v. Board) & inadequate resources for African American students in Chicago. CRM in the North. Read ⬇️ & watch 63 Boycott doc. More #tdih🧵 www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/19...

The DACA case is moving forward, and we know you need clear, accurate information about what to expect. Swipe through for the timeline, key legal terms explained, and what's happening now.

Stories, perceptions, and clichés all play a role in shaping our worldview. That's why we need new narratives to change how we understand systemic racism. Join us for a new training on narrative change, and see how you can be an advocate for racial equity. https://bit.ly/NarrativeChangeLL10-29

Run submissions for Back to Black are officially OPEN!! Come showcase Black excellence in speedrunning for GDQ - Black in a Flash's amazing event, benefitting Race Forward *Submissions close Nov. 7th at 11:59PM ET gdq.gg/submit #blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams

Our courts shape the rules of our democracy — who can vote, who has power, and whose rights are protected. We can’t afford judges who serve politics over people. #CourtsMatter

🚨 ACTION ALERT The Election Assistance Commission has been asked to amend the federal voter registration form to require unnecessary documentation of citizenship when registering to vote. 21 million eligible voters do not readily have access to any proof of citizenship. This is voter suppression.

#tdih 1968 We all recognize iconic photo of Black Power salute by Tommie Smith & John Carlos at Olympics. But, what were their demands? What happened before & after? How did they organize? What was Peter Norman's role? #TeachOutsideTextbook Read ⬇️ 🧵 www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ol...

At its heart, solidarity is love in motion. On the Solidarity is This podcast, Race Forward Deputy SVP of Programs Nikko Viquiera and @buildingmovement.bsky.social's Adaku Utah explore the vital work of building multiracial solidarity in a moment of growing backlash against racial justice.

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? raceforward.org/justnarratives

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

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.

📊 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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

#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

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...

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

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.

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...

As the National Guard is being deployed into another American city, we must continue the fight for democracy every day. Here's Race Forward Executive Vice President @bulldogshadow.bsky.social.

In the midst of increasing threats to democracy, including lack of due process, deportation of American citizens and immigrants, and militarization of American cities, we must have the courage to stand in defense of our democratic values.

How can local governments use Housing Trust Funds (HTFs) to address racial disparities in housing? Our latest brief shows how these funds provide reliable funding to support long-term housing plans. See examples of successful HTFs in our latest brief. raceforward.org/hljrootsolut...

24 years ago, roughly 2,000 immigrant workers were essential in helping our country recover after the devastating 9/11 attacks. Today, many of those same workers live in fear of deportation. “This administration is bringing back all the trauma I experienced after 9/11.” seiu.co/47EFSNu

Today, civil rights and immigrant rights advocates issued an urgent call to school boards and education leaders across the country to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement in and around schools. Bold action is necessary to disrupt the school-to-prison-to-deportation pipeline.