New “Race Unity Initiative” (July 2023)

A new initiative has been created, to bring together individuals, both spiritually and secularly
inclined, who are knowledgeable about and truly passionate about “race unity.” “Race Unity is the
principle of promoting ethical relations between ‘racial’ groups in society – not only at the
interpersonal level but also in society at large. Based on the fundamental equality of members of the
human race, racial justice is seen as a major key to peace, prosperity, and unity.” (Gregory Paul
Meyjes)¹

In consultation with those present at its first meeting, the group will be called the “Race Unity
Initiative” (RUI). RUI aims to act solely, independently, and directly promote race unity – i.e., not as
a spin-off of existing social or political entities. To this end, it seeks to recruit a balanced array of
activist members from a variety of ideological, ethnocultural, or (non-)religious backgrounds. RUI is
non-partisan, non-legalistic — and not beholden to any particular social service, financial, or religious
organization. Moreover, its members do not elevate or advertise whatever civic or professional
organization(s) with which they may otherwise be associated.

RUI intends to be organizationally neutral, interdisciplinary in approach, as well as truly inclusive.
Its sole agenda is to articulate, organize, and advocate for equitable, sustainable, and productive race
relations, without inherent attachment to institutions of the status quo. Naturally, such institutions
including the media, non-profit organizations, neighborhoods, government, etc. may be collaborated
with, consulted, challenged, or otherwise engaged. The Initiative, however, will remain inviolable in
its independent, laser-sharp, and energized commitment to the advancement of ethical, equitable,
and efficacious relations between the “races” in the US and beyond.