For over a century, Americans of every background have chosen friendship over fear, cooperation over conflict. Their stories changed history. Now it's your turn to be part of the story.
The mission of the National Center for Race Amity is to cultivate race amity as the key tool as well as the end goal in advancing access, equity, social justice, and unity.
"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
Impactful programs for professionals in education, government, and the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Training in implicit bias, cross-cultural collaboration, communication, and culturally responsive practices.
Learn moreWe cultivate, uplift, and include youth through education, events, and by empowering the educators and adults who guide them. We partner with educators, social workers, clinicians, administrators, and youth organizations.
Learn moreFind the resources and support you need to advance race amity in your community
Professional development, curriculum resources, and student programming through UnityWorks.
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An annual celebration of interracial friendship held on the second Sunday in June.
Learn moreNCRA's flagship initiative bringing together authors, thought leaders, activists, and students.
Learn moreRecognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing access and equity through interracial partnerships.
Learn moreTeacher and school support program committed to the oneness of humanity and the value of diversity.
Learn moreA biking initiative dedicated to fostering racial healing and unity through a thousand-mile journey.
Learn moreCommunity conversations that move dialogue about race beyond blame toward understanding and action.
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Our Home in Atlanta's Historic Sweet Auburn
Our first brick-and-mortar facility is located in the Be on Edgewood complex — a historic preservation site in the heart of the neighborhood where Dr. King grew up.
The Institute serves as a center of research, education, training, youth outreach and the arts, featuring:
Visit us: 395 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Throughout American history, remarkable friendships have crossed the lines that divided us — proving that genuine connection can change the world.
A daughter of formerly enslaved parents and the First Lady of the United States forged an unlikely friendship that transformed American politics. Together, they fought for civil rights, education, and the dignity of Black Americans — proving that friendship across race can reshape a nation.
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A Baptist minister and a Jewish rabbi marched arm-in-arm from Selma to Montgomery. Heschel later said he felt like his "legs were praying." Their friendship bridged two communities with shared histories of oppression — and shared dreams of justice.
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A Quaker stationmaster and the fearless conductor of the Underground Railroad helped over 2,500 enslaved people reach freedom. Garrett risked everything — his fortune, his freedom, his life — because he believed every human being deserves liberty.
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A Jewish businessman and a Black educator built over 5,000 schools across the rural South, educating a generation of Black children when America would not. Their partnership proved that generosity and vision can overcome what law and custom cannot.
Read their story →"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
— Bahá'u'lláh
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny."
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"When I marched in Selma, I felt my legs were praying."
— Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Real moments from Race Amity gatherings across America
For over a century, ordinary people have done extraordinary things by choosing friendship. Your support helps us share these stories and inspire the next generation of bridge-builders.
Updates and stories from our community
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 areas:
Read moreStudents from Ensworth Academy Nashville, Tennessee posed for group picture. The Tearing Down The Walls Conference Organizers Annouced Expansion In Wake Of Successful Second Annual Conference In Nashville. The Tearing Down The Walls (TDTW) South Eastern Conference on Race and Leadership becomes mode
Read moreOn June 1, 2018, the 130 years of service to the education of families and children by Wheelock College as an independent private college ended. It has transitioned to become the Wheelock College of Education at Boston University. In this transition, the Wheelock College of Education is wholly under
Read moreNCRA has engaged the strategic planning organization, Changing Our World, to assist in developing short- and long-term plans for the Center. Changing Our World is a leading philanthropy and management consulting firm whose team of impact consultants works toward positive transformative change on the
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