On Saturday, August 1, the National Center for Race Amity hosted the 5th Annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival at Rowes Wharf Plaza on Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway, bringing together musicians, dancers, emerging artists, families, and community members for an afternoon celebrating...
Patience Legacy Museum AL Roundtable participants Freedom Riders National Monument Anniston AL Bike maintenance Leading a Roundtable At the Atlanta Juneteenth Parade Prepping for the Atlanta Juneteenth Parade The Underground Railroad Tree At the Atlanta Race Amity Institute On the road Two Riders...
The Race Amity Institute in Atlanta hosted a free, public Race Amity Day celebration on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 4 pm. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary during a time of deep social division, this special program invited reflection on the ways Americans have distinguished...
In June 2026, the Race Amity Institute (395 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta) will host a two-part program titled “America at 250: A Race Amity Perspective.” These free, public programs will offer a space to reflect together on race, democracy, and civic belonging in an inter-generational setting rooted...
Race Amity Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in June, which falls on June 14 in 2026. 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? Check...
Xernona Clayton and Calvin Craig In 1968, Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon Calvin Craig publicly disavowed the Klan, crediting his unlikely friendship with civil rights icon Xernona Clayton for his change of heart. Xernona Clayton moved to Atlanta in 1965 and worked side-by-side with Coretta Scott King...
2025 Race Amity Symposium and Medal of Honor Dinner The 2025 Race Amity Medal of Honor Symposium and Dinner was held on November 12 in the Boston Museum of Science’s spectacular Skyline Room. The Race Amity Medal of Honor is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional...
This week marks one year since the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Dr. William “Smitty” Smith, founder of the National Center for Race Amity. As a testament to the legacy of his visionary leadership, NCRA is closing out this transitional year stronger than ever, with a new permanent...
The National Center for Race Amity has announced the three recipients of the 2025 Race Amity Medal of Honor: The Ron Burton Training Village, The Riders for Race Amity, and Dr. Randie Gottlieb, founder of UnityWorks. The 2025 awardees will join a roster of notable Race Amity Medal of Honor...
Race Amity Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in June, which falls on June 8 this year. Dozens of localities across the nation celebrate Race Amity Day in a wide variety of creative ways, including community fairs and picnics; exhibits, film screenings and talks in community centers and public...