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Dear John,

In this pivotal moment, we're reflecting on how we can move forward
together, grounded by the belief that a just, multiracial democracy is
not only possible, but more necessary than ever. At Race Forward, we
know that every step we take is possible because of the community we
build with you.

We're excited to share some of the milestones we've reached in 2025.
These accomplishments belong to all of us, and we hope you will share
them in your networks.

Holding the Line with Race Forward: Half a Year of Building Power

Preserving Federal Records on Equity: The Federal Initiative to Govern
for Racial Equity (FIRE) gathered over 480 public records from 123
federal agencies and created a searchable, digital archive for
documenting racial equity efforts during the Biden Administration.

Legislative Victories in Key States : Public School Strong

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, an initiative of our HEAL (Honest Education Action and Leadership)
Together team helped defeat major anti-equity bills in Tennessee (HB
793), Kentucky (voucher amendment), and Georgia (SB 120), demonstrating
strong legislative impact through local organizing.

Equity Action Guides : In addition to the Democracy Resilience Toolkit

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, we launched a practical States Agencies Guide

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to protect and advance racial equity, offering adaptable,
sector-specific actions to navigate federal policy shifts and funding
threats.

"State government has the power and responsibility to lead in this
moment. States must simultaneously wrestle with the existential threats
to the promise of public institutions as engines of equity, and also
fiercely imagine what the following opportunities for racial justice
will yield." - Dr. Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, GARE Director of State
Strategies

Southern Strategies Playbook

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: In May, we released these new resources, co-created with our
Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) network. The in-network
playbook has already been downloaded 289 times, and the public version
has reached over 450 views.

"The playbook underscores that when we practice the GARE approach:
visualize, normalize, organize, and operationalize - we can win." -
Cecilia Olusola Tribble, GARE Director of Innovative Practice

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A report that presents a comprehensive view of the current landscape of
racial equity work in government, grounded in the experiences of
practitioners across the country.

Co-Governance Tool for a Multiracial Democracy

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: This new tool guides practitioners through a design process that
results in a stronger civic infrastructure to drive change that improves
conditions and outcomes for all of our communities.

GARE Presents: Racial Equity Action Plans

Our first programmatic series of the year offered members timely tools
and insights for navigating the shifting landscape around racial equity,
environmental justice, and health equity—especially as these values face
new challenges. Want access to more resources? Join the GARE network

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Coming soon:

RaceAnd Webinar: Co-Governance Tool for a Multiracial Democracy
Launch—August 13

Here is a quick video

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of PSS leaders who joined Congress to lift up the voices of those most
impacted and the next national PSS orientation

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on August 12.

Just Narratives Convening

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—November 13-15 in St. Louis, MO

Each of these achievements is a testament to what's possible when we
move in solidarity. Democracy reminds us that freedom is a collective
act, and every resource, connection, and conversation brings us closer
to justice.

Thank you for being part of this journey. If you're able, please
consider making a gift

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to keep this momentum going. Your support powers our staff, our
programs, and our shared vision.

With gratitude and hope,

The Race Forward Team

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