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This resolution declares June 8, 2025 as Race Amity Day, drawing inspiration from a historic multi-racial and interfaith convention held in Washington D.C. in May 1921. The resolution acknowledges Illinois's diverse population, with 39.8% of its residents identifying as Black, Hispanic, Asian American, or multi-racial, and emphasizes the shared ideals of friendship, respect, and kindness. Referencing the National Center for Race Amity's Towards E Pluribus Unum Initiative (which means "Out of many, one"), the resolution invites communities across the United States to engage in introspection about the nation's diversity and to reach out to one another with a spirit of amity, promoting understanding and unity between different racial and ethnic groups. By officially designating this day, the resolution aims to encourage dialogue, reflection, and mutual respect among diverse populations.

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