Facing Race: A National Conference in St. Louis, MO — November 20-22, 2024

Facing Race 2024

St. Louis, MO

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Facing Race. Our Power, Our Solutions. Pink monochromatic photos of individuals speaking overlaied with pink floral and green plant matter.

Facing Race was held in St. Louis, Nov. 20-22 at the America’s Center Convention Complex. MSNBC Host Joy-Ann Reid headlined the conference.

While this was the first time since the pandemic the Facing Race conference was held completely in-person, main stage content and a small number of breakout sessions were available for virtual attendees.

Video Highlights

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Keynote Speaker(s)

Joy-Ann Reid

Highlighted Sessions


Breakout Sessions

Power to Transform Institutions

Building Racial Equity Capacity: Justice Philanthropy
Institutionalizing Equity and Belonging in Local Government with the Power of Data
Advancing Transportation Equity through Collaborative Project Delivery and Wealth Creation Initiatives with USDOT
Combating Systemic Racism While Centering People With Lived Experience of Homelessness
History of Black Midwifery: How Colonialism, Race & Capitalism Impacted Home Birth in Black Communities
Which Equity Tools and Resources Are a Good Fit for Your Community?
Advancing Racial Equity is Both a Social Goal and Driver of Business and Economic Growth
Restoratively Reckoning & Resisting
Transforming Local Government Through Equity-Centered Coaching
Governing for Racial Equity: California’s New Racial Equity Commission
Fighting Anti-Palestinian Racism: A guide for Advancing Equity and Transforming institutions of Education and Government
It only takes a few: Leveraging Inside/Outside strategies to advance Racial Equity in Housing and Equitable Development at the Local Level

Power to Shape Narrative

A Narrative Framework for Health Equity
Narrative Change through the Book Writing Process
Artwork for Equity: Leveraging Artistic Talents Toward Transformative Change
History of Islam in Black America and Contribution of Black Muslim Americans
Whose Narrative Matters: DIY Narrative Research Methods in Narrative Organizing
Facing Race: The Complexity of Identities and Narratives Through the Lens of Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories
Books Can Change the World!: Publishing for a More Just World, 101
Running up That Hill: Messaging to Win a Multiracial Democracy
Narrative Reframing + Rooted: Cultivating Black Wealth in Place
Advancing Racial Justice with Futures Thinking Frameworks and Tools
When the Wildest Dream Comes True, It’s a Show Down for the Ancestors!
National Equity Atlas: Working Together in Research Justice Towards Data Equity
Operationalizing Love: Utilizing a Critical Theory of Love in Our Social Justice & Movement Building Work

2024 Conference News

Know Before you GO!

As we gear up for the Facing Race conference, we’re excited to share some important details to help you make the most of this powerful event!

Meet the Host Committee

Meet our team.

In Our Power

Our Facing Race conference theme, “Our Power, Our Solutions,” isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a clarion call that resonates deeply with St. Louis’ residents and community leaders.

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