The new Race Forward is proud to announce the first keynote speaker for this year’s Facing Race conference: activist, author, and founder of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke!

Named one of TIME's most influential people of the year, Tarana Burke first used the phrase “Me Too” in 2006 as a means of providing strength and healing to young women of color. Her upcoming book -- Where the Light Enters -- set to come out early next year, will explain the necessity of the #MeToo movement while also detailing her own journey from victim, to survivor, to icon.

“Tarana Burke has laid the groundwork for an international movement that inspires solidarity,” said Race Forward President Glenn Harris. “We’re elated and honored that she will be sharing her words of wisdom with the thousands of Facing Race attendees.”

Join us in Detroit, Michigan November 8-10 at this essential conference for alliance building, issue-framing, and advancing racial justice solutions during a critical moment in our nation’s history. View some of our ticketing options below.

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Sincerely,

The Facing Race Team

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