Race Amity Institute Atlanta
NCRA’s first brick and mortar facility in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn district.
The Race Amity Institute is NCRA’s first brick and mortar facility, located in the BE on Edgewood complex at 395 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA, in the heart of the historic Sweet Auburn district.
This renovated historic preservation site serves as a center for research, education, training, youth outreach, and the arts.
Facilities
- Performance venue
- Exhibit space
- Resource library
- Seminar room
Plan Your Visit
Monday–Thursday:
By appointment, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Check our Events page for symposiums, author events, roundtable discussions, and film screenings.
Upcoming Events
ICONS OF RACE AMITY
Permanent Exhibit
The Atlanta Race Amity Center is the permanent home of this stunning collection of artworks that illustrate iconic examples of interracial friendship and partnership in pursuit of social justice.
Programs and Activities
Learn about some of the new programs that will be offered at the Race Amity Institute, including the Campus Conversations on Race, Race Amity Leadership Academy, Student Theater Project, Leadership Symposiums, and others.
Naming and Sponsorship Opportunities
High-profile naming and sponsorship opportunities are available in the heart of Atlanta's Sweet Auburn District, in a state-of-the-art facility that will attract a steady stream of tourists, thought leaders, students, activists and others who will attend training sessions, seminars, and entertainment programs throughout the year.
Godmothers of Race Amity Brick Campaign
Purchase a brick in the Race Amity Institute's entry plaza and engrave it with the dedication or uplifting message of your choice. Facing vibrant Edgewood Ave., the plaza will be dedicated to the "Godmothers of Race Amity," Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt, whose friendship is an iconic example of race amity in action.
News and Stories
Atlanta Race Amity Day Livestream and Gallery
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...
America 250 – A Race Amity Perspective
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...
BE on Edgewood Open House Attracts Hundreds
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....
Get Involved
Ready to be part of a movement building race amity across America? There are many ways to join us.