Race: The Conversation America Can’t Avoid
Race is everywhere. Real dialogue is not.
Race conversations are everywhere — online, at work, and in the news — but real understanding is harder to find.
Dialogue on Race offers a supportive space to speak honestly, listen openly, and move beyond the noise.
Upcoming Events
VOTING RIGHTS & REDISTRICTING
A Dialogue on Race Presentation & Community Conversation
Voting rights and redistricting affect communities across the country, and we can all talk about them.
Join Dialogue on Race for an evening of history, perspective, and facilitated dialogue. We'll begin with a presentation from longtime voting rights advocate Press Robinson, then open the conversation for participants to share perspectives, ask questions, and engage with one another.
October 15, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM Central
Optional Meet & Greet beginning at 5:00 PM
Attend in Baton Rouge or join us live online.
$25 | FREE for all students and adults 25 & younger
Can't make one of these dates? New series and events are added regularly. Get notified about future series.
Dialogue on Race keeps the program intentionally accessible.
Students and young adults (25 and under): 50% off with code 50Student2026
Need a scholarship? Use code Scholarship2026 for 100% off, funded by Dialogue on Race donors
Optional Meet & Greet beginning at 5:00 PM
Attend in Baton Rouge or join us live online.
$25 | FREE for students and adults 25 and younger
Dialogue on Race: Last Event of the Year!
Press Robinson
Lead plaintiff in Robinson v. Landry, the Supreme Court case, the landmark Voting Rights Act challenge concerning Louisiana’s congressional maps.
Speaker
"Frustration grows in silence. Together, we can create an open, honest space where every voice is heard, respected, and empowered."
Moderator
Maxine Crump
Why Dialogue, Why Now?
Race remains one of America’s most urgent conversations. As DEI programs are cut, classrooms face pressure, and old wounds stay open, many people feel angry, tired, or afraid to speak.
Dialogue on Race exists because silence cannot move us forward. Honest conversation can open understanding, build courage, and become a powerful step toward real change.
How it works
Dialogue on Race is a four-session small-group series guided by trained facilitators. Each gathering creates space to speak honestly, listen fully, and grow in understanding together.
No lectures. Just dialogue. Each session grows from the voices and experiences in the room.
Join at your own pace. Share, listen, reflect, or simply take in what others offer.
Real people. Real history. Conversations are grounded in lived experience and shared facts, not talking points.
A space made for honest conversation. People with different backgrounds and comfort levels are assured that their voices are heard and valued.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Dialogue on Race is built for people at every starting point, from those new to these conversations to people who've been doing this work for years.
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No. It's structured dialogue, not a debate and not a lecture. The goal is understanding, not winning a point.
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Trained Dialogue on Race facilitators lead every series. All started as participants themselves.
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No. Dialogue on Race runs series across the country and is expanding through its state coordinator program, which brings the series into new communities through local volunteers.
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Dialogue on Race works with organizations and volunteer state coordinators who want to bring facilitated dialogue to their communities. Learn how to become a coordinator or bring Dialogue on Race to your organization.
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Dialogue on Race keeps the program intentionally accessible.
Students and young adults (25 and under): 50% off with code 50Student2026
If you need a scholarship, use code Scholarship2026 for 100% off. All scholarships and student codes are funded by Dialogue on Race donors.
Register for a Series
Ready to join? Register for a Dialogue Series