Sudbury Is Celebrating Race Amity Day

SUDBURY, MA—Sudbury's Board of Selectmen declared June 10 Race Amity Day in Sudbury, joining communities across the state in celebration. Governor Charlie Baker declared Race Amity Day in Massachusetts - a day to celebrate friendships - our own and those of historical figures - that bridge the racial divide.

Here's what Sudbury has planned:

June 10

1-2 p.m.

An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition (film screening)

Join us for a screening of the film "An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition" produced by Sudbury resident Dr. William H. "Smitty" Smith, Ed.D., Director of the National Center for Race Amity and former principal of Curtis Middle School. Parental discretion advised: The beginning of the film may not be appropriate for all audiences. Use the film trailer as a guide. Free.

Location: Sudbury Police Department Community Room, 75 Hudson Road, Sudbury

1-5 p.m.

History of Race Amity in Sudbury (handout)

Pick up a one-page "History of Race Amity in Sudbury" when you attend any of our scheduled events. Prepared by the Sudbury Historical Society. Free.

Location: Available at all event locations

1-5 p.m.

Read about Friendship (library display)

Books can serve as mirrors of our own experience or windows into the lives of others. Enjoy a collection friendship-themed books selected by Children's Librarian Megan Warren for Race Amity Day. You'll find them presented in an endcap display in the Children's Department. Free.

Location: Children's Department, Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd., Sudbury

1:00-1:45 p.m.

Creative Dance Workshop (dance workshop)

Join us for a special creative dance workshop with guest artist L'Ana Burton, director of the Creative Dance Continuum and a Dance Artist in Residence for the State of Connecticut's HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) program which integrates art across the curriculum in public schools throughout the state. Ages 5 and up. Free.

Location: Goodnow Library Children's Room, 21 Concord Rd., Sudbury

2:00-2:45 p.m.

Performing Arts Connection (theater workshop)

Join us for an all ages friendship-themed family theater workshop with Samantha Bower of the Performing Arts Connection. Free.

Location: Performing Arts Connection, 31 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776

2-3 p.m.

An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition (film screening)

Join us for a screening of the film "An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition" produced by Sudbury resident Dr. William H. "Smitty" Smith, Ed.D., Director of the National Center for Race Amity and former principal of Curtis Middle School. Parental discretion advised: The beginning of the film may not be appropriate for all audiences. Use the film trailer as a guide. Free.

Location: Sudbury Police Department Community Room, 75 Hudson Road, Sudbury

2:15-3 p.m.

Creative Dance Workshop (dance workshop)

Join us for a special creative dance workshop with guest artist L'Ana Burton, director of the Creative Dance Continuum and a Dance Artist in Residence for the State of Connecticut's HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) program which integrates art across the curriculum in public schools throughout the state. Ages 5 and up. Free.

Location: Goodnow Library Children's Room, 21 Concord Rd., Sudbury

3-4 p.m.

An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition (film screening)

Join us for a screening of the film "An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition" produced by Sudbury resident Dr. William H. "Smitty" Smith, Ed.D., Director of the National Center for Race Amity and former principal of Curtis Middle School. Parental discretion advised: The beginning of the film may not be appropriate for all audiences. Use the film trailer as a guide. Free.

Location: Sudbury Police Department Community Room, 75 Hudson Road, Sudbury

4-5 p.m.

A Gathering of Friends

Join us for a Gathering of Friends celebration and closing ceremony. Free.

Location: Pending - check back soon!

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