NCRA has launched the Godmothers of Race Amity Plaza Brick Campaign to support the new National Race Amity Institute (NRAI) under construction in Atlanta, Georgia. The groundbreaking for the BE on Edgewood Complex, which will house the NRAI, was held on July 11 only a block and a half from the...
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...
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...
The 2023 BRAAM Fest, held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 29, was a joyful, impactful and family-friendly festival in the heart of Boston, where thousands danced and celebrated despite a few rain showers that moved through the area during the afternoon. Co-headliners Cara Brindisi...
by Mark Lannaman Originally published by the Saporta Report on July 17, 2023 On Tuesday, July 11, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at a neglected building on historic Edgewood Avenue in Downtown Atlanta which will become the site of BE on Edgewood. Fulton County Commission Chairman Rob Pitts...
A joint bipartisan resolution will be introduced in the U.S. Congress during the 119th session of Congress, which will begin in January 2025. Signing on to this statement helps build momentum and awareness of this campaign. Once the resolution is introduced, we will follow up with this list of...
Well over 100 Race Amity Day celebrations were held around the country in 2023. Some included city or county proclamations, some involved local government or community leaders from many backgrounds. Some people focused on leaders and held symposiums, some focused on families and held picnics, some...
Early bird registration for the 2023 National Race Amity Conference is now open! The Conference will be held on Nov 9-11, 2023 at the Atlanta Westin Airport Hotel. Register by July 31, 2023 for the best rates. Go to the Conference Registration Website for conference highlights, confirmed speakers,...
In celebration of Earth Month, we offer this guest article by Hugh Locke, President of the Haiti Smallholder Farmer’s Alliance: Richard St. Barbe Baker (1889 – 1982) was a renowned forester who is recognized as the first global conservationist. He founded the Men of the Trees in 1922 in...
Talking About Race: A Conversation with Penn Badgley and Masud Olufani from National Center for Race Amity on Vimeo. Talking About Race: A Conversation with Penn Badgley and Masud Olufani Among the challenges all Americans, young and old, are faced with in the 21st century, is how do we develop...