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DuPage County Board proclaims June 14 as Race Amity Day
Summary
Chair Deborah A. Conroy read a proclamation designating Sunday, June 14, 2026, as Race Amity Day and invited Jim Peric of Lombard to the podium to mark the county's participation in the national initiative promoting interracial friendship and dialogue.
Chair Deborah A. Conroy read a proclamation formally designating Sunday, June 14, 2026, as Race Amity Day and urged residents to participate in community events promoting understanding and unity.
The proclamation, read on the County Board floor, recounted the 1921 national convention that inspired the movement and highlighted DuPage County's diversity, noting that more than one third of county residents identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or multiracial. Conroy introduced Jim Peric of Lombard, identified in the proclamation as the statewide Citizens for Race Amity Day movement chair, and invited him and Vice Chair Childress to the podium.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a formal recognition of a national awareness initiative and signals the county's support for local events and conversations on race and community cohesion. Board members and attendees emphasized community participation and upcoming observances tied to the proclamation.
"The greatest asset of DuPage County is its people, whose diversity and shared commitment to friendship, collegiality, civility, respect and kindness strengthen the community," the proclamation read. A guest speaker thanked the board and praised the county's diversity.
The proclamation was presented on the board floor; officials asked residents to learn about and observe Race Amity Day on June 14. No formal vote or ordinance was required for the proclamation; it was read and enacted as part of the meeting's ceremonial items.
The board proceeded to the rest of its agenda after the proclamation and public remarks.
