2024 Race Amity Day Celebration
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2023 Race Amity Day
: Local Mayors Support Diversity and Inclusion for June 11 Race Amity observance
June 11, 2023 is Race Amity Day, an observance with its roots as far back as 1957, and which since 2010 has been supported by hundreds of Mayors and Governors across the U.S., focusing on “E Pluribus Unum,” or “From Many, One,” the official motto of the United States since July 4, 1776.
Initial support of Race Amity Day in recent times has come from TJX (TJ Maxx and Marshall’s Parent Company), The Baha’is of the United States, Liberty Mutual Insurance and the Kellogg’s cereal company of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Hon. Mayor John Hughes (Dewey, AZ) and Hon Mayor Kell Palguta (Prescott Valley, AZ) have recently issued statements and/or proclamations supporting the observance.
Mayor Palguta stated, “If you want to see diversity, take a picture of Prescott Valley,” and “Few people in our city were born here, we all came from somewhere else to create our beautiful city.” Kell also has previously reached out to the Prescott Valley Hispanic community in a spirit of inclusive governance and opportunities for all.
Mayor John Hughes, despite tough issues and factions in Dewey, is universally acknowledged as a truly honest, moral, and straightforward public servant by all sides. Hon Mayor Hughes voiced a similar goal: “What matters to me in E Pluribus Unum is achieving a high quality of life for ALL Dewey residents. When we consider what is best for everyone, the right decisions become clear.”
Mayor Palguta met with representatives of the Baha’i Community of Prescott Valley, and Mayor Hughes had a similar meeting with the Baha’is of Dewey to discuss the history of Race Amity Day and its significance to residents in creating successful, safe and prosperous neighborhoods where neighbors support each other.
Left to right with Mayor Palguta are Pamm Sosa and Gladys Stewart of the Prescott Valley Baha’is. Ms. Sosa has been involved in outreaches to Hispanic and Native American communities and Ms. Stewart is active County-wide in interfaith and social assistance projects.
Mayor Hughes met with Jeanie and Tom Halstead of the Dewey Baha’is. Jeanie was an original Dewey town founder, gathering signatures for incorporation and recently published a book on Baha’i history. Tom is currently in a group of Masters and PhD students finalizing accreditation of the first Baha’i University in the U.S. The Halstead’s administer several of the largest local social media groups online, including Prescott Valley and Dewey Sales and Trades and Dewey Sales and Trades, as well as Yavapai County Pay it Forward, offering free assistance to needy families in the County.
June 11, 2023 is Race Amity Day, an observance with its roots as far back as 1957, and which since 2010 has been supported by hundreds of Mayors and Governors across the U.S., focusing on “E Pluribus Unum,” or “From Many, One,” the official motto of the United States since July 4, 1776.
Initial support of Race Amity Day in recent times has come from TJX (TJ Maxx and Marshall’s Parent Company), The Baha’is of the United States, Liberty Mutual Insurance and the Kellogg’s cereal company of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Hon. Mayor John Hughes (Dewey, AZ) and Hon Mayor Kell Palguta (Prescott Valley, AZ) have recently issued statements and/or proclamations supporting the observance.
Mayor Palguta stated, “If you want to see diversity, take a picture of Prescott Valley,” and “Few people in our city were born here, we all came from somewhere else to create our beautiful city.” Kell also has previously reached out to the Prescott Valley Hispanic community in a spirit of inclusive governance and opportunities for all.
Mayor John Hughes, despite tough issues and factions in Dewey, is universally acknowledged as a truly honest, moral, and straightforward public servant by all sides. Hon Mayor Hughes voiced a similar goal: “What matters to me in E Pluribus Unum is achieving a high quality of life for ALL Dewey residents. When we consider what is best for everyone, the right decisions become clear.”
Mayor Palguta met with representatives of the Baha’i Community of Prescott Valley, and Mayor Hughes had a similar meeting with the Baha’is of Dewey to discuss the history of Race Amity Day and its significance to residents in creating successful, safe and prosperous neighborhoods where neighbors support each other.
Left to right with Mayor Palguta are Pamm Sosa and Gladys Stewart of the Prescott Valley Baha’is. Ms. Sosa has been involved in outreaches to Hispanic and Native American communities and Ms. Stewart is active County-wide in interfaith and social assistance projects.
Mayor Hughes met with Jeanie and Tom Halstead of the Dewey Baha’is. Jeanie was an original Dewey town founder, gathering signatures for incorporation and recently published a book on Baha’i history. Tom is currently in a group of Masters and PhD students finalizing accreditation of the first Baha’i University in the U.S. The Halstead’s administer several of the largest local social media groups online, including Prescott Valley and Dewey Sales and Trades and Dewey Sales and Trades, as well as Yavapai County Pay it Forward, offering free assistance to needy families in the County.
