WASHINGTON – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, millions are questioning whether democracy can truly deliver on its promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Race Forward will host a July 1 webinar to explore the possibilities for strengthening democracy through co-governance. The conversation will occur as part of the organization’s #RaceAnd series and will be held July 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT.
“On this 250th birthday of the USA, co-governance must be a foundational pillar of democracy’s future,” said Candace Moore, Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power for Race Forward. “Co-governance is the practice of communities and government sharing real decision-making power. It has been proven to combat authoritarianism, rebuild civic trust, advance racial equity, and produce better outcomes for everyone.”
This discussion will challenge the notion that democracy is something we receive and instead champion a vision of democracy as something we actively do, build, and govern, together.
WHO: Liz Sullivan-Yuknis, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Partners for Dignity and Rights
Niketa Brar, Civic Strategist and Movement Builder, For the Many Strategies, LLC
Jaime Kinder, Mayor of Meadville, PA
Shari Davis, Co-Executive Director, Center for Economic Democracy
Candace Moore, Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power, Race Forward
WHAT: Webinar on Co-Governing, Democracy and New Futures
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026|12 to 1:30pm PT