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100 Black Men
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100blackmen.org
41 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 688-5100, http://www.100blackmen.org/comments.html
The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African-American community based upon the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice and integrity.
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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
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adc.org
4201 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 244-2990, ADC@adc.org
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC offers counseling in cases of discrimination and defamation and selected impact litigation in the areas of immigration. ADC is at the forefront combating defamation and negative stereotyping of Arab Americans in the media and wherever else it is practiced.
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Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
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aaldef.org
99 Hudson St., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-5932, http://www.aaldef.org/contact.html
Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is the first legal rights organization on the East Coast serving Asian Americans. AALDEF was founded by a group of lawyers, law students and community activists who believed that the law should be used as a tool to achieve social and economic justice for Asian Americans and all Americans.
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Colombian American Service Association
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casa-usa.org
3138 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 448-2272, casa@casa-usa.org
The Colombian American Service Association was established to assist and support the Hispanic community. CASA's efforts are focused on stabilizing and strengthening immigrant families, assisting the needy and promoting self reliance. CASA meets this challenge by developing programs that provide direct services, information, referral assistance and advocacy in the areas of immigration, employment, crisis intervention, legal services, housing, and education.
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Cuban American National Council
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cnc.org
1223 SW 4th Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 642-3484, info@cnc.org
An active partner in the National Hispanic movement, the CNC provides direct human services to needy individuals from diverse racial and ethnic groups with a focus on Hispanics and minorities. The CNC also conducts research and publishes reports on social policy issues.
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The India Abroad Center for Political Awareness
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iacfpa.org
1275 K Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-3654, iacpa@iacpa.org
The mission of the IAPCA is to increase awareness in the Indian American community and encourage participation by the Indian American community in the American democracy. Monitoring legislation that has an impact on the community is one of the Center's main responsibilities. While most of IAPCA's issue areas focus on immigration, they also relate to policy issues that impact minorities as a whole. Wherever possible, the IAPCA suggests opportunities and avenues for everyday citizens to take action.
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Indian Defense League of America
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tuscaroras.com/IDLA
P.O. Box 305
Niagara Falls, New York 14302l
The Indian Defense League of America was established on December 1, 1926 to resist further erosion of the rights of Indians in North America. The IDLA was established to guarantee unrestricted passage on the continent of North America for Indian people. Unrestricted passage is considered an inherent right for indigenous people
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Inuit Circumpolar Conference
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randburg.com/gr/inuitcir.html
Alaska Office
3201 "C" Street
Suite 608Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 563-6917
The Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC) is the international organization representing approx. 145,000 Inuit living in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka, Russia. The principal goals of the ICC are to: strengthen unity among Inuit of the circumpolar region; promote Inuit rights and interests on an international level develop and encourage long-term policies which safeguard the Arctic environment; and seek full and active partnership in the political, economic and social development of circumpolar regions.
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Japanese American Citizens League
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jacl.org
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-5225, jacl@jacl.org
The Japanese American Citizens League was founded in 1929 to fight discrimination against people of Japanese ancestry. It is the largest and one of the oldest Asian American organizations in the United States.
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Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
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leap.org
327 E. 2nd Street
Suite 226
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 485-1422, leap@leap.org
LEAP's mission is to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans through leadership, empowerment, and policy.
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National Congress of American Indian
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ncai.org
1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-7767, joe_chase@ncai.org
The National Congress of American Indians was founded in 1944 in response to termination and assimilation policies that the United States forced upon the tribal governments in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereigns. Since 1944, the NCAI has been working to inform the public and Congress on the governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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National Italian American Foundation
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Niaf.org
1860 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-0060, dona@niaf.org
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC and dedicated to preserving the heritage of an estimated 20 million Americans of Italian descent, the nation's fifth largest ethnic group.
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National Korean American Service and Education Consortium
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Nakasec.org
50-16 Parsons Blvd
Suite 100
Flushing, NY 11355
718.445.3939, nakasec@sprynet.com
The establishment of NAKASEC is the result of the base building work of its founding affiliates who had been meeting the critical needs of their respective for over fifteen years. NAKASEC and its affiliates share a common vision for empowering Korean Americans through education, advocacy and organizing.
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
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Maldef.org
Los Angeles Regional Office
634 South Spring Street
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.629.2512
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) protects and promotes the civil rights of Latinos living in the United States. Making sure there are no obstacles preventing this diverse community from realizing its dreams, MALDEF works through litigation, advocacy, community outreach and education to secure the rights of Latinos, primarily in the areas of employment, education, immigration, political access and public resource equity.
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National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
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Napalc.org
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-2300, sscanlon@napalc.org
The National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, was incorporated in 1991 and opened its Washington, D.C. office in 1993. The Consortium works to advance the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans through litigation, public education and public policy.
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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naacp.org
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8900
The NAACP's principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of United States and eliminate race prejudice.
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National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
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nclr.org
1111 19th, NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785-1670, www.nclr.org/contact.html
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities, for Hispanic Americans. NCLR is the largest constituency-based national Hispanic organization, serving all Hispanic nationality groups in all regions of the country.
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National Urban League
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nul.org
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-558-5300, info@nul.org
The National Urban League has sought to emphasize greater reliance on the unique resources and strengths of the African-American community to find solutions to its own problems. To accomplish this, the League's approach has been to utilize fully the tools of advocacy, research, program service and systems change. The result has been an organization with strong roots in the community, focused on the social and educational development of youth, economic self-sufficiency and racial inclusion.
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs
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oha.org
711 Kapi`olani Blvd., Suite 500
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 594-1888, oha@aloha.net
OHA's purpose is to provide the opportunity for a better life and better future for all Hawaiians. It advocates for Hawaiians in the state Legislature, state and federal courts, in the United States Congress and in the local media, as well as by supporting community initiatives.
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Organization of Chinese Americans
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www.ocanatl.org
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org
The primary objectives of OCA include promoting active participation of Chinese and Asian Americans in both civic and national matters; securing social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment; eliminating prejudices and ignorance and enhancing the image of Asians in America; and promoting the cultural heritage of Chinese and other Asian Americans.
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Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
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igc.apc.org/IPR
99 Hudson Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10013-2815
(212) 739-7400, info@prldef.org
The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF) works to secure, promote and protect the full civil and human rights of the Puerto Rican and broader Latino community, accomplishing its work through its three program divisions: Litigation, Education and Policy
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