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Statements

The Foundation for Justice and Equality is Crumbling: We Must Act

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court severely crippled the Voting Rights Act of 1965 when they targeted a key provision that ensured Black people have political power in the United States. Race Forward released the following statement in response. Read Statement

Civil Rights Group to DOJ: “We Will Not Be Deterred”

Race Forward condemns the Department of Justice investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights and anti-hate stalwart. Read Statement

Race Forward Stands With Minneapolis Community on National Strike Day

January 29, 2026

Tomorrow, Minneapolis residents and leaders are calling a nationwide general strike in response to killings, intimidation, and terror carried out under Trump administration policies.

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Releases

Race Forward Welcomes Ritha Pierre as General Counsel

Pierre brings more than 14 years of experience in advising executive teams and governing boards across both public and nonprofit sectors. Read Release

Race Forward Denounces Trump Administration’s Firing of Department of Education Staff and Irresponsible Plan to Dismantle the Department of Education

Race Forward condemns the Trump administration’s firing of approximately half of the Department of Education’s employees. This reckless action to dismantle public education threatens the future of millions of public school students, undermining educational equity, and endangering critical protections for historically underserved communities. Read Release

Race Forward Voluntarily Recognizes Union Representation for Non-Managerial Employees

Race Forward announced today that it has voluntarily recognized the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW), UAW Local 2320, AFL-CIO, as the bargaining representative for its non-managerial employees. Read Release