Facing Race

Erika Murcia & Tania Morris Diaz Nov 9, 2018 4:46PM EST

Immigrant Rights Defenders: Walking in Crossroads

Members of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center surveyed their colleagues about their own experiences navigating race and other positionalities amidst the current political landscape.

A convention hall with a large navy blue banner that says "Racial Justice Now & Forever"

Akiba Solomon Nov 9, 2018 8:02AM EST

Facing Race Livestream: Watch Hari Kondabolu, Tarana Burke, adrienne maree brown and Many More!

Check out the keynotes and plenaries from Facing Race 2018.

Tananarive Due smiles while donning a cream colored top and long earrings

Rosana Cruz Nov 7, 2018 11:53AM EST

Facing Race Presents: Racial Justice Reads

Race Forward is launching first-ever book fair at Facing Race later this week. “Racial Justice Reads” will feature six prominent authors from a variety of corners of the movement, reading from and signing their books for conference goers.

Breakout Session Sneak Peek: Decolonizing Gender: A Curriculum

Xakota Espinoza Nov 2, 2018 9:41AM EDT

Facing Race Sneak Peek: Decolonizing Gender: A Curriculum

Today’s Q&A is with Race Forward’s Malcolm Shanks, who will be leading a breakout session on Decolonizing Gender.

James and Grace Lee Boggs smile for a photo together

James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership Oct 31, 2018 4:32PM EDT

Letter from the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center

An open letter to Facing Race attendees from Detroit’s James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership.

Detroit hotel workers and their families holding picket signs reading "One Job Should Be Enough"

Xakota Espinoza Oct 24, 2018 10:42AM EDT

UNITEHERE! Worker Strike in Detroit - Important Info for Facing Race Attendees

Facing Race stands in solidarity with the unions striking at the Westin Book Cadillac and will not cross that or any other picket line. Read on for important info on ways you can show support, and steps for changing hotel reservations.

Breakout Session Sneak Peek: Racial Equity Strategies for Workforce Development

Xakota Espinoza Oct 23, 2018 7:19AM EDT

Facing Race Sneak Peek: Racial Equity Strategies for Workforce Development

Here’s a sneak peek at one of the hundreds of breakout sessions that will be taking place at Facing Race: Racial Equity Strategies for Workforce Development.

An aerial photo of the Detroit River and Ambassador Bridge

Tiye Rose Oct 3, 2018 12:26PM EDT

WATCH: Welcome to Detroit (Full)

You’ve seen the sneak peek, now check out the full video! Facing Race presents: Welcome to Detroit.

Xakota Espinoza Sep 27, 2018 7:40AM EDT

Facing Race Sneak Peek: Building Authentic Community Government Partnerships

Ahead of November’s conference, we will be sharing sneak peeks of various breakout sessions. Check out today’s Q&A with Race Forward’s Julie Nelson and Dwayne Marsh.

Facing Race: A National Conference. Presented by Race Forward, Facing Race will take place Nov. 8-10 in Detroit, MI

Xakota Espinoza Sep 18, 2018 2:03PM EDT

Full "Facing Race" Program Schedule Released!

The conference will feature more than 210 speakers at over 100 breakout sessions, panels, and plenaries. Register today!

Hari Kondabolu stands in front of an orange step-and-repeat wearing glasses, a dark plaid shirt, and black jacket and tie. With Facing Race

Xakota Espinoza Sep 18, 2018 8:29AM EDT

Hari Kondabolu to Deliver Second Keynote at Facing Race in Detroit

Esteemed writer, comedian, and podcaster Hari Kondabolu will deliver a keynote address at the nation’s largest conference for racial justice movement-making.

Xakota Espinoza Sep 14, 2018 9:45AM EDT

SKOOT on over to Facing Race 2018!

Local Detroit shuttle service SKOOT is offering a special promo for Facing Race attendees. Get your ticket now!

Chart of growth in CPB Agents in Detroit from 2001-15

Erika Murcia & Tania Morris Diaz Aug 23, 2018 1:15PM EDT

Detroit Voices: Driving While Black, Riding While Brown

How the Michigan Immigrants Rights Center is navigating the state’s oppressive immigration system.

Xakota Espinoza Aug 20, 2018 2:54PM EDT

Honoring Detroit's Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin

Throughout the city, Detroiters are remembering Aretha Franklin’s legacy with tributes, memorials, and celebrations in honor of the Queen of Soul.

An overhead photo of the Detroit skyline

Tiye Rose Aug 9, 2018 3:55PM EDT

WATCH: Welcome to Detroit! (Teaser)

Check out a sneak peek of our Welcome to Detroit video, and be sure to look out for the full version coming this Fall!

John A. Trimble Jun 28, 2018 2:33PM EDT

Meet Detroit’s 'Angelic Troublemakers'

As June and LGBTQ Pride Month draw to a close, read the stories of some of Detroit’s most inspiring and committed agents of change who are disrupting the system and devoting their lives to advocating for LGBTQ communities in Michigan and beyond.