Facing Race

DON’T MISS OUT!
Facing Race 2018 is fast-approaching, and will be held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan from November 8th – 10th. Be sure to register and sign up for updates.

Facing Race: A National Conference is the largest multiracial gathering for organizers, educators, creatives, and other leaders working to advance racial justice — more than half of whom are Colorlines readers. This biennial, movement-building event will present over 100 workshops and access to over 180 presenters. Facing Race is produced by Colorlines publisher Race Forward. Be sure to keep checking this page for exciting new updates and original content leading up to and during the conference. We look forward to seeing you in Detroit!

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.
SKOOT logo with blue text over white background
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 Right Center is navigating the state’s oppressive immigration system.
Young Aretha Franklin
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

VIDEO: 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.  
Tarana Burke will deliver a keynote address at Facing Race National Conference in Detroit.
Xakota Espinoza  May 3, 2018 3:26PM EDT

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Keynote Facing Race 2018 in Detroit

Presented by Colorlines publisher Race Forward, Facing Race is the nation’s largest conference for racial justice movement-making
Facing Race 2018 Save The Date illustration
Chevon Drew  Mar 8, 2017 4:52PM EST

Save the Date for Facing Race 2018

Race Forward, publisher of Colorlines announced the Facing Race 2018 conference will take place in the city of Detroit, Michigan.
Rebekah Spicuglia  Dec 3, 2016 8:57AM EST

[PHOTOS] Facing Race 2016

A photo essay featuring some of the conference’s special moments.
Tiye Rose  Nov 30, 2016 4:31PM EST

[VIDEO] Facing Race 2016: Highlights

Watch highlights from our #FacingRace conference in Atlanta, GA, held two days after the national election.
Jennifer L. Pozner  Nov 21, 2016 11:03AM EST

Resilience and Resistance at Facing Race 2016

We hugged each other tighter and longer than we normally would. We didn’t know how we’d make it through the next three days in Atlanta, no less the next four years in America.
Tiye Rose  Nov 17, 2016 2:43PM EST

WATCH: Where Do We Go From Here? Racial Justice Advocates Respond

Watch the Facing Race 2016 final plenary and Rinku Sen’s closing remarks.
Speakers seated on stage.
Anjali Enjeti  Nov 15, 2016 10:25AM EST

WATCH: Multiracial Movements for Black Lives Plenary at Facing Race 2016

Six champions of social justice discuss community and allyship for multiracial movements in light of the recent presidential election.
Jennifer L. Pozner  Nov 12, 2016 11:25AM EST

#FacingRace: Our Solutions for Housing Justice, Reproductive Justice and More

Faced with a destructive Trump presidency, the theme of Facing Race 2016 couldn’t be more prescient: “Our Stories, Our Solutions.”
Anjali Enjeti  Nov 12, 2016 1:00AM EST

Solidarity with Indigenous Protectors at Standing Rock

We spoke with Judith LeBlanc about supporting Indigenous water protectors at Standing Rock.
People in demonstration on the street.
Tiye Rose  Nov 11, 2016 4:02PM EST

WATCH: Welcome to Atlanta

See another side of Atlanta in this video.
Jennifer L. Pozner  Nov 9, 2016 3:04PM EST

Race Flicks: The Transformative Power of Storytelling in Film

At seven screenings and talkbacks, filmmakers and activists collaborate for social change
Chevon Drew  Nov 8, 2016 6:28PM EST

Rinku Sen & Gary Delgado on Multiracial Movement Building [PODCAST]

Listen to the conclusion of the “Facing Race: Stories & Voices” podcast with Race Forward Executive Director Rinku Sen and Gary Delgado.
Two people hug at Facing Race Coference
Jennifer L. Pozner  Nov 3, 2016 5:19PM EDT

Facing Race Leadership Series: Creating an Inclusive Conference

A Conference That Models the World We’re Trying to Build