RACE CARD PROJECT
Originating in 2010, journalist Michele Norris embarked on a mission to encapsulate individuals' thoughts on the word "race" within six words. With 200 postcards and a call to action, Norris and her team sparked a movement far exceeding expectations.
A surge of expression emerged, providing a unique and much-needed voice for those yearning to be heard. With a small footprint, Norris unwittingly created a platform for personal narratives that resonated across the nation and around the globe.
Fast forward to today, and the Race Card Project boasts a collection of over 500,000 personal narratives from all 50 states and 96 countries. Participants not only put their thoughts into six-word statements but often share backstories and photos, delving deeper into the sentiments and hard truths rarely uttered aloud.
Submit your Race Card below.
We encourage our community to contribute their six-word statements and be a part of this impactful dialogue on race. Let your voice be heard as we embrace the power of concise expression and continue the journey toward understanding and unity.
Join the Fort Wayne Urban League's Race Card Project – where six words can spark a conversation that transcends boundaries.
Make Your Race Card
Your race card can be funny, thoughtful, heartbreaking, brave, full of anger, or provide a flicker of hope. The Race Card intends to provide transparency of America’s views on Race, even if what others share is unsavory or unacceptable in others eyes.
2025 Race Cards
Fort Wayne Urban League Race Card Project - 2024 Press Conference