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...
Hundreds of visitors streamed through the BE on Edgewood Complex during a public open house held from January 17 to 20, starting with the opening of the One Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday evening and culminating with the annual MLK Day Parade on Monday, Jan. 20. BE on Edgewood is a historic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...