Minority Rights

"Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice." Stop AAPI Hate is a project of Chinese For Affirmative Action.

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. LDF also defends the gains and protections won over the past 75 years of civil rights struggle and works to improve the quality and diversity of judicial and executive appointments.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Witness Change uses multimedia storytelling to support marginalized people to reclaim their narratives and improve their lives. Our vision is to create inclusive societies with equal rights for all. Founded in 2015, Witness Change has worked all around the world to bring about systemic change. We believe that if the story is wrong, the policy will be wrong. Our key projects include: Where Love is Illegal, LGBTQI+ stories of discrimination and survival; In My World, stories of living with mental health issues and psychosocial or intellectual disabilities; and 1000 Dreams, refugee stories authored by refugees. Our projects have reached more than 250 million people worldwide.

THE NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND HOLDS GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLE. WE FIGHT TO PROTECT NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS, RESOURCES, AND LIFEWAYS THROUGH LITIGATION, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND LEGAL EXPERTISE. AS ESTABLISHED BY NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND'S (NARF) FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRIORITIES THAT GUIDE NARF IN ITS MISSIONS STILL CONTINUE TO LEAD NARF TODAY: (1) THE PRESERVATION OF TRIBAL EXISTENCE; (2) THE PROTECTION OF TRIBAL NATURAL RESOURCES; (3) THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS; (4) THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF GOVERNMENTS TO NATIVE AMERICANS; AND (5) THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN LAW AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INDIAN RIGHTS, LAWS AND ISSUES.

CULTURAL SURVIVAL ADVOCATES FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AND SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES' SELF-DETERMINATION, CULTURES AND POLITICAL RESILIENCE, SINCE 1972.

TO IMPROVE SOCIAL WELFARE OF YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DIRECT ACTION ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION

OUR MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE EQUITY, POLITICAL RIGHTS, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION BY ADVANCING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT EXPAND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND ACCELERATE WELLBEING, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC SECUIRTY OF BLACK PEOPLE AND ALL PERSONS OF COLOR.

TO UNITE LOW-WAGE AND IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA TO DEFEND OUR RIGHTS, PROMOTE OUR DIGNITY, AND PURSUE JUSTICE FOR ALL.

THE PRIVILEGE INSTITUTE PROVIDES CHALLENGING, COLLABORATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP PEOPLE TO WORK FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH SELF, ORGANIZATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION.

To achieve systemic changes in education that result in excellence and equity for Black/African American students at all levels of the education continuum and raise the bar for all students.

FOUNDED IN 1968, MALDEF IS THE NATION'S LEADING LATINO CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL ORGANIZATION, PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.

TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS UNLEASH HUMAN CAPITAL BY ERADICATING BIAS BY 2040.

The mission of the Auxiliary to Windham Hospital is to promote the interests and welfare of the Hospital and those it serves in the community through educational programs, fundraising events, and social activities.

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To advance hiring, retention, and promotion of diverse attorneys in legal departments and law firms that serve them.

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL EFFORT TO INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION OF SUCCESSFUL AFRICAN AMERICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN AND LATINX WOMEN AND MEN IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MATH, AND SCIENCE-BASED CAREERS.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS (NAMAD) IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERED IN LARGO MARYLAND. NAMADS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VIABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.

THE MISSION OF THE PHD PROJECT ASSOCIATION IS TO INCREASE WORKPLACE DIVERSITY BY INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY WHO ENCOURAGE, MENTOR, SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE PREPARATION OF TOMORROW'S LEADERS. THE VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE A SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER TALENT PIPELINE OF BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICANS, LATINX/HISPANIC AMERICANS AND NATIVE AMERICANS FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.

THE NAACP FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK BY RAISING FUNDS AND PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY. THE FOUNDATION BOARD OVERSEES OUR ENDOWMENT, GENERATING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR NAACPS EFFORTS. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO IMMIGRANTS AND LOW WAGE WORKERS IN NEW MEXICO REGARDING RIGHTS, PROTECTIONS, AND REMEDIES; DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO PROTECT IMMIGRANTS' CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS; AND ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT IMMIGRANT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS IN NEW MEXICO AND ELSEWHERE.

THE ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATIONS GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE, RECOGNIZE, AND CELEBRATE ARAB AMERICAN PARTICIPATION IN AMERICAN CIVIC LIFE, AND TO CULTIVATE AND MOBILIZE A STRONG, EDUCATED, EMPOWERED ARAB AMERICAN COMMUNITY THAT CAN PLAY A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES.

EMPOWERING ARIZONAS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY MEMBERS OF THE LARGE AND DIVERSE LATINO AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, TO OVERCOME EFFECTS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES.

THE FRITZ POLLARD ALLIANCE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO CHAMPION DIVERSITY IN THE NFL THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP THEM SUCCEED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE GAME.

THE MISSION OF THE ICWA LAW CENTER IS TO STRENGTHEN, PRESERVE AND REUNITE INDIAN FAMILIES CONSISTENT WITH THE MANDATES AND SPIRIT OF THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT THROUGH THE CULTURALLY RELEVANT DELIVERY OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIAN FAMILIES.

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment CAUSE is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American APA community through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, and education as well as leadership development. Founded in 1993, CAUSE is comprised of committed professional, business, community and political leaders, and has established itself as a unique nonpartisan APA organization dedicated mainly to APA civic and political participation. Based in the Greater Los Angeles area, CAUSE's influence reaches throughout Southern California. CAUSE's primary programs focus on three main areas: VOTE - Voter Outreach, Training, and Education VOTE Initiatives empower individuals to be active political participants, vote in elections, and share resources that educate APA communities about elections. This includes information about in-language resources, voting processes, and insights

Latino Leaders Network is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to share our personal stories, grow relationships and build unity.We honor leaders who have demonstrated a strong record of impact and influence on the lives of Latinos living in the United States. Our programs provide a platform for public officials, community, and business leaders to share their personal stories of obstacles overcome to achieve success. The Latino Leaders Network provides a platform for policy makers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, civil rights activists, and industry experts to come together at six signature events annually at the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series, and Tribute to Mayors.

TO SHARE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP LATINO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

"TO ENCOURAGE AND DEMONSTRATE GRACE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST ACROSS RACIAL LINES SO THAT COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI CAN SEE PRACTICAL EVIDENCE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE"

TO SPREAD AWARENESS AMONG ELECTED MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BAHRAIN AND THAT INCLUDES FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF EXPERIENCE, FREEDOM OF PRESS, LACK OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES.

ICA's mission is to support sustainable development in India by partnering with dedicated non-government organizations (NGO's) and individuals.

ORGANIZATION IS DEVOTED TO FURTHERING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ASIAN AMERICANS, WITH A FOCUS ON POLITICAL EDUCATION.

Community Service and Education The Nevada Alliance for Latino Education & Justice works to increase the civic engagement and leadership skills of low-income, urban youth and adults through

TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE JEWISH LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CONTINUITY LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND TO SUPPORT DIVERSE PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION, INC. (CBCF) IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE THAT AIMS TO HELP IMPROVE THE SOCIOECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. FOUNDED IN 1976 AND BASED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., CBCF ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH THE BLACK COMMUNITY IS FREE OF ALL DISPARITIES AND ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE FULLY TO ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD. ITS MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE GLOBAL BLACK COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, INFORMING POLICY AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. IT IS ACHIEVING THAT MISSION BY: FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES; DEVELOPING STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES; DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH TO ADDRESS SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND HEALTH DISPARITIES.

The Latino Civic Alliance LCA is dedicated to advancing equity and justice for Latinos through advocacy education public policy and community engagement. It empowers the Latino community to fully participate in civic economic and social life. Their Key activities are Leadership Development: Offers youth and adult programs and mentorship opportunities to build leadership skills and prepare future community leaders. Community Outreach: Hosts cultural events to celebrate Latino heritage and connects individuals to essential resources like healthcare education and employment support. Coalition Building: Strengthens advocacy efforts through partnerships and facilitates forums for dialogue between community members leaders and policymakers. Economic Development: Supports Latino entrepreneurs with business workshops networking and employment initiatives to improve job opportunities and working conditions

VOTO LATINO FOUNDATION IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS A NEW GENERATION OF LATINO VOTERS, ULTIMATELY GUIDING THE LATINO COMMUNITY TOWARDS FULL REALIZATION OF ITS POLITICAL POWER AND CREATING A MORE ROBUST AND INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY.

Educating the public, and especially minority and underprivileged members of the public, on a range of public interest issues including economic equality, criminal justice, healthcare, the environment, immigrant integration, child development, poverty, homelessness, and democracy.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION

CAAAV was founded in 1986 as one of the first groups in the United States to respond to racially motivated violence against Asians. Since then, CAAAV has broaden its focus to address a wide array of needs and challenges facing the Asian communities.

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. was organized to establish scholarships; develop, implement and support youth programs; and to inform and educate the public as to the economic, educational, political, religious, and social achievements and cultural development of African-Americans.

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TO PROVIDE DIRECT INPUT INTO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS OF ENERGY POLICIES, REGULATIONS, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

Promote education & research regarding skin of color within the medical specialty of dermatology.

The mission of HMSDC is to actively involve its members in efforts that will increase and expand business opportunities and business growth for Minority Business Enterprises and to drive excellence in supplier diversity and supplier development.

PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE IN CALIFORNIA, INCREASED PARTICIPATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN CALIFORNIA SOCIETY, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN CALIFORNIA.

TO SUPPORT REFUGEE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO GAIN THE NECESSARY SKILLS FOR SEAMLESS AND SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ALONG WITH FOSTERING CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.

IDENTIFY THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CUBAN AMERICANS. THE COUNCIL ALSO ASSISTS OTHER MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED FROM ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES BUT PRIMARILY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

BRIGHTLINE IS A POLICY ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OTHERWISE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.