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Facing Race- hosted by Race Forward!

November 10th-12th

The MRJC is sponsoring 10 free tickets for folx to virtually attend the largest antiracism conference in the nation: Facing Race- hosted by Race Forward! NOVEMBER 10th-12th

This conference takes place every 2 years, and even a pandemic won't stop this work!!
Here is the link to check it out: https://facingrace.raceforward.org/about
** Before applying, please check the dates to ensure that you can attend something from every day of the conference. We will plan a group follow up conversation about the experience.
**Young people are also encouraged to attend if they can. (Most appropriate for youth 17 and up)
**Priority will be given to Middletown residents, but feel free to still apply.
"Why attend Facing Race?
Access to workshops, panels, and plenaries
Build relationships with multiracial and inter-generational organizers, educators, creatives, and other leaders
Collaborate and share knowledge with movement builders, media makers, and other influencers"

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