Dear Friends of the National Center for Race Amity, With a profound sense of sadness and loss, we announce the passing of our dearest Dr. William “Smitty” Smith, our friend, mentor and energetic champion of justice and amity, who passed on Monday afternoon with Marcia, his lifelong companion, at...
On Giving Tuesday, help “inspire a nation of unity” and move us toward E Pluribus Unum! Make your annual gift today and be part of this impactful and transformative movement, so essential to the future of our nation. Thank you! Your donation of any size is deeply appreciated and will...
The third annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival was held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 27. It was a wonderful success, with thousands of people enjoying the sunshine, the music, guest appearance by Penn Badgley and free ice cream from Festival co-sponsor Ben and...
Well over 100 Race Amity Day celebrations were held around the country in 2024. Some included state, city or county proclamations, some involved local government or community leaders from many backgrounds. Some people focused on families and communities and held fairs or picnics, some focused on...
Race Amity Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in June, which falls on June 9 this year. How do you plan to celebrate? Share your plans and ideas with us! We may share some of the submissions through our website, newsletter and social media to help inspire others. Looking for ideas?...
UnityWorks has been collaborating with the National Center for Race Amity on educational programs and workshops for over a decade. We are now delighted to share the news that UnityWorks is being adopted by NCRA as one of its core programs. UnityWorks is a national nonprofit educational...
Since the July 2023 groundbreaking of renovation and construction of the building that will house the National Race Amity Institute in Atlanta, work on the new facility has been steadily progressing. The building is designated as a historic preservation site in the Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn...
William H. “Smitty” Smith, Ed.D., the founder and executive director of the National Center for Race Amity (NCRA) has announced his retirement as the chief administrator for the organization. Smith, who founded the organization in 2010, said “It is time for new leadership at the NCRA helm,” citing...
The National Center for Race Amity (NCRA) is seeking interested allies to serve on the NCRA National Advisory Committee. We are particularly interested in those in the 25-55 age range. The focus of the Advisory Committee’s work will be to provide strategic advice and support to the following...
