THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 18, 2021 Page 19 Mayor declares second Sunday in June as Race Amity Day By Tara Vocino O n Sunday, Mayor Gary Christenson declared the second Sunday in June as Race Amity Day, following a backyard gathering at the Wilson House on High Street. Race amity encourages friendship and unity among different cultures, combatting racism. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Event organizer David Weigert said amity is helping people to see the commonality of race. Emilia Phillips said Race Amity Day is celebrated annually, state-wide, on the second Sunday in June. Pictured from left to right: Malden Reads Co-Facilitator Jodie Zalk, Bahai community member Zarrin Foster, event organizer David Weigert, Mayor Gary Christenson (holding a Proclamation), First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Gerald Whetstone, Police Chief Kevin Molis and Bread of Life Grocery Delivery Coordinator Tyrone Evans. Shown from left to right: guests Fleur Segal, Avi Segal, Oscar Segal, 9, and Hannah Weigert sat in the shade. Max Weigert sang the opening song, which was about harmony. At the Wilson House on Sunday, Mayor Gary Christenson read a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in June as Race Amity Day in Malden. First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Gerald Whetstone said all faiths are intertwined with racial relations. Talented world musician Randy Armstrong can play more than 200 instruments. Police Chief Kevin Molis said one doesn’t have to leave the city to see the world since 70 languages are spoken at the high school alone. Bread of Life Grocery Delivery Coordinator Tyrone Evans said the food pantry serves 11 communities north of Boston. Malden Reads Co-Facilitator Jodie Zalk said reading is important to understand diversity. Musician Randy Armstrong played capoeira. Guests Clarissa Wu and Shoghi Agbortoko listened to world music. A sizable group formed in David Weigert’s backyard.
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