NCRA Executive Director announces his retirement

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...

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NCRA welcomes new board member

The National Center for Race Amity is proud to welcome Andrea Kelton-Harris, J.D., to its Board of Directors. Ms. Kelton-Harris is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Human Resources Department (HR). In...

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Make an Impact this Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, help “inspire a nation of unity” and move us toward E Pluribus Unum! Your gift of any size is deeply appreciated and will enable the National Center for Race Amity to continue and expand a range of high-impact programs in 2024, including: Support the ongoing...

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NCRA welcomes four new board members

The National Center for Race Amity is proud to welcome four new members to its national board of directors: Djuana C. Beaman, George Halvorson, Herb Landsman, and Joe Voica. The addition of these four individuals brings the current board membership to 11 (View full board here). With their...

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Charles Ogletree, Jr. 1952-2023

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalms 1:3 Charles Ogletree, Jr. brought forth fruits of goodness to humanity and leaves a legacy that prospers as we...

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