Lookup Database

Minorities

Center for New Americans

website

A center run by Interfaith Works to help new Americans acclimate to the United States.  A spin off of the refugee resettlement program run by Interfaith Works.

Civil Rights Division of U.S. Department of Justice

http://www.justice.gov/crt/

Homepage for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Stationed in Washington D.C., the branch is mainly in charge of statutes that “prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, handicap, religion, and national origin.” Provides link to various briefs and complaints on file, plus information on the Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash. Department of Justice oversees the law to defend U.S. interests and to guarantee fair legal treatment for all.

Congress of Racial Equality

http://www.core-online.org/

Strives to bring about equality for all people. Officially labeled a “philanthropic omnibus human rights organization.” A private group founded in 1942 and became the third oldest and one of the “Big Four” civil rights groups in the United States. Offers descriptions for its chief programs, which advocate equal opportunity and assist minority victims of crime and immigrants. Links to other websites that examine minorities in legal and social arena. Sponsors “Fairness in Media” campaign against censorship, allowing site visitors to send e-mail to editor at various television news stations.

Dunbar Association

http://www.dunbarassociation.org

Begun as a service center for African-Americans, the association continues to provide community services ranging from youth activities, after-school programs, computer classes, seniors programs and more.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

http://www.thetaskforce.org/

First national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization advocating for civil rights and equality. Access the reports and research to read reports/editorials or view issue maps (maps outlining each state’s laws on domestic violence, hate crimes, and same-sex marriage). Provides thorough information about “the issues” and Task Force projects. Find statewide and local resources, and other LGBT organizations depending on sub-group.  See also Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).

New York Civil Liberties Union

http://www.nyclu.org/

New York affiliate of American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Advocacy group for civil rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and Constitution. Offers information on several campaigns NYCLU is involved with state-wide. Online publications about health/reproductive and civil rights, including NYCLU’s book NYCLU: Championing Civil Rights and Civil Liberties for 50 Years (full-text available free as a downloadable PDF file). Offers links and news about local chapters, including Central New York – which could be very useful.

Office of Minority Health

https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov

Cares for racial minorities with health programs that will remove discrepancies in health care. Established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Notifies the Secretary and the Office of Public Health and Science on public health program activities affecting minority populations, including American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders. Provides calendar of upcoming conferences for HIV or other special interest topics. Calendar of monthly observances related to health. Data and other health links for minority populations and other organizations.

Oneida Indian Nation

http://www.oneidaindiannation.com

Homepage for Oneida Indian Nation, one of the original members of the Iroquois Confederacy during the Revolutionary War. Links to press releases about the Nation, the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, or sponsored events. Describes different government and legal departments, also providing contacts (phone numbers) for more information.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

http://www.usccr.gov/

Government agency responsible for investigating complaints and finding information about discrimination, or denial of equal Constitutional protection. Commission made up of eight Commissioners (four appointed by the President and other four by Congress). Also 51 State Advisory Committees, including District of Columbia. Website offers full-text access to Commission Reports, State Advisory Committee Reports. Gives contact information for Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

http://www.eeoc.gov/

Enforces all the federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the job. Also oversees other federal equal employment opportunity practices and policies. Offers full-text link to EEOC’s regulations (published annually in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations) for discrimination based on age, pregnancy, race, or sex. Statistics on various discrimination charges and on female and minority work force.