Scaling Up, Not Back: A Learning Lab to Fortify Racial Equity Work in a Time of Backlash

Across the country, racial justice work is under siege. From legislative rollbacks and funding threats to disinformation campaigns and public intimidation, there is a coordinated effort to shut down progress. But we know the truth: racial equity is not a threat—it is a path to justice, shared prosperity, and institutional integrity.

This is not the time to retreat. It’s the time to organize, fortify, and scale up.

Join Race Forward for a powerful 4-hour Learning Lab designed for organizational leaders, staff, and practitioners who are committed to defending and expanding racial equity inside their organizations. Whether you’re laying the foundation or deepening long-standing commitments, this session will sharpen your tools and strengthen your strategy.

In this interactive session, you will:

• Discover tactics to build organizational resilience against political and cultural backlash
• Craft narratives that unite communities and neutralize disinformation
• Expand and refine strategies for delivering real, measurable equity outcomes

Led by Race Forward President Glenn Harris and Senior Vice President Julie Nelson, this session offers direct engagement with national movement leaders navigating similar challenges. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to not just withstand attacks, but to grow stronger because of them.

At this pivotal moment, organizations must lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. Let’s build the strategies and the collective resolve to ensure racial justice work doesn’t just survive, but transforms the future.

Let’s rise together. Let’s scale up.