May 3, 2024: The Illinois House adopted the resolution proclaiming June 9, 2024, as Race Amity Day. Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, Rep. Cyril Nichols, and Rep. Sonya M. Harper are chief sponsors. Cosponsors include Terra Costa Howard, Mary Beth Canty, Kelly M. Cassidy, Marcus. C. Evans, Jr., Gregg Johnson, LaShawn K. Ford, Nabeela Syed, Camille Y. Lilly, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Sue Scherer, and John Olickal.
