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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!

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.

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

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

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

Check out the keynotes and plenaries from Facing Race 2018.

Akiba Solomon Nov 9, 2018 8:02AM EST

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

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.

Rosana Cruz Nov 7, 2018 11:53AM EST

Breakout Session Sneak Peek: Decolonizing Gender: A Curriculum

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.

Xakota Espinoza Nov 2, 2018 9:41AM EDT

James and Grace Lee Boggs smile for a photo together

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.

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

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

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.

Xakota Espinoza Oct 24, 2018 10:42AM EDT