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Ten things you can do to promote racial harmony Last year, President Bill Clinton began a national discussion on race relations. Many Americans believe racial disparities are a major problem in our nation, according to research conducted by the Advisory Board for "One America in the 21st Century: The President's Initiative on Race." Many also asked for concrete advice on what to do. As a result, the Advisory Board developed a list of actions individuals can take that could increase the momentum toward making us "One America":

Make a commitment to become informed about people from other races and cultures. Read a book, see a movie, watch a play, or attend a cultural event that will inform you and your family about the history and current lives of a group different than your own. If it is not your inclination to think about race, commit at least one day each month to thinking about how issues of racial prejudice and privilege might be affecting each person you come in contact with that day. In your life, make a conscious effort to get to know people of other races. When people say or do things that are racially biased, intentionally or not, speak out against those words and actions, even if you are not the target. Initiate a constructive dialogue on race within your workplace, school, neighborhood or religious community. Support institutions that promote racial inclusion. Participate in a community project to reduce racial disparities in opportunity and well-being. Insist that institutions that teach us about our community accurately reflect the diversity of our nation. Encourage our schools to provide festivals and celebrations that authentically celebrate the history, literature and cultural contributions of the diverse groups that comprise the United States. Visit other areas of your city, region or country that allow you to experience parts of other cultures, beyond their food. Encourage groups you can influence (whether you work as a volunteer or employee) to examine how they can increase their commitment to reducing racial disparities, lessening discrimination, and improving race relations. For more details on the initiative, which aims to promote harmony in the world's first truly multi-racial democracy, point your Internet browser to: The One America Initiative.