Recognized at Every Level
From the White House to the halls of state government, from Ireland to Atlanta — leaders across the spectrum have recognized race amity as essential to America's future.
Race amity isn't just an ideal. It's a recognized force for change.
Over decades of work, the National Center for Race Amity has earned the trust and endorsement of leaders at the highest levels of government, culture, and civic life — because the evidence is clear: friendship across difference works.
A Message from the White House
On June 9, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden sent a personal letter to Race Amity Day celebrators gathered in Pittsboro, North Carolina — calling race amity "a path of light and love over darkness and division."
"That's what Race Amity Day is all about — choosing a path of light and love over darkness and division. When we work with one another to realize the full promise of America for all Americans, we can forge a bigger, brighter future for our entire Nation."
— President Joseph R. Biden, June 9, 2024
The letter acknowledges the work of organizations like Partners in Racial Justice and NCRA in pursuing "America's North Star — the ideals of unity, equality, and liberty."
Governors & State Recognition
Race Amity Day is officially recognized in more than 30 states.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the official Race Amity Day proclamation, joining a growing list of governors who have formally recognized the second Sunday of June as a day of friendship, reflection, and community across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts has been a leading state in the Race Amity Day movement, with proclamations from cities and towns across the Commonwealth joining the state's official recognition.
The President of Ireland
NCRA Founder William "Smitty" Smith met with President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland, reflecting the international resonance of the race amity message. The movement's exploration of The Other Tradition — including the historic friendship between Frederick Douglass and Irish liberator Daniel O'Connell — bridges the American and Irish stories of freedom and justice.
The connection between Ireland and the American civil rights struggle runs deep: from O'Connell's fierce abolitionism in the 1840s to the shared commitment to human dignity that continues to resonate across the Atlantic.
Proclamations Across America
Every year, communities large and small issue official proclamations recognizing Race Amity Day. From city councils to state legislatures, the movement continues to grow.
Official Race Amity Day proclamation
North Carolina proclamation
DuPage County, Illinois — 2024
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Bring Race Amity to Your Community
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