By The Baha’is of Lucas County
Toledo celebrated its annual Race Amity Day Festival at Secor Metropark on Sunday, June 14. Thirty-seven souls experienced the true meaning of amity and the oneness of our human family!
Joining us to celebrate was Vanice Williams, Toledo City Council President – to present the Mayor of Toledo’s Proclamation designating Sunday June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in Toledo.
This year we were especially delighted to welcome renowned Toledo artist, Alice Grace, who shared stories through her delightful creations – beautiful quilts and paintings.
For the third year in a row drummer, Michael Hayes amazed and educated us with his talents – and through his workshop, Heartbeats of Life, engaged all participants in a wonderful and lively drumming circle experience.
Our faithful collaborators in building community, Unbounded Artists Development Community, again provided Unity Art for all attendees to engage in meaningful creativity.
The picnic food provided by attendees and the Baha’is of Lucas County, was delicious and plentiful and enjoyed by all ages in attendance – from three to ninety-one!
Even the weather cooperated in the end with the severe thunderstorm passing out of the area and the sun coming out again to dry the picnic and playground area up a bit – in just enough time for us to start the program at 4 pm.
That so many of Toledo’s diverse individuals joyfully came together for a day, is a testimony that we can see through our differences and recognize the sincere, fair-minded souls all around us who are working to build a more prosperous and just community. By drawing on the power of love, creativity and enterprise –the promise of America – we joined in this common endeavor with true amity and love.
