LibGuides: Social Justice: Racial Justice/Social Justice Organizations

Organizations

NAACP The NAACP has been on the front lines of the struggle for racial justice since 1909. The nation’s largest civil rights organization, the NAACP is dedicated to securing progress for communities of color and all Americans
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Founded in 1976, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is dedicated to increasing civic engagement and voter participation in Black and underserved communities.
Live Free USA Live Free USA Live Free is a collection of congregations that’s working to create a movement for racial and economic change by increasing civic engagement and economic investment in communities of color.
Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter is a dynamic, chapter-based, international organization whose goal is to create a world where violence is no longer inflicted on Black people.
Chicago Justice Project Chicago Justice Project is the fuel for justice throughout Chicago’s many communities. We empower communities to challenge justice system policies and practices with evidence-based analysis. Our work creating targeted advocacy campaigns and innovative data systems stimulates change based on real evidence.
ACLU The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
Know Your Rights Camp Colin Kaepernick took a knee and changed the world. He founded Know Your Rights to empower young people of color and teach them how to interact with law enforcement.
Color of Change The country’s largest online racial justice organization, Color of Change is a long-time Ben & Jerry’s partner that mobilizes its 1.4 million members to knock down the walls that hold Black people back.
United We Dream For undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., facing discrimination can lead to living in fear. United We Dream works to transform that fear into finding a voice. They empower immigrant youth to develop their leadership, their organizing skills, and to develop their own campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels to fight for justice and dignity for immigrants and all people.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation The Hispanic Heritage Foundation identifies, inspires, prepares, and connects Latino Leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce.
Rock the Vote Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people.
Common Cause Common Cause works to make the process of voting more democratic from all angles — they're fighting to expand voting rights, eliminate gerrymandering, and are even pushing for popular vote presidential elections
Earth Guardians We inspire and train diverse youth to be effective leaders in the environmental, climate and social justice movements.
National Immigrant Justice Center
One Good Deed Chicago Directory of volunteer opportunities in Chicago.
Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a national nonprofit grassroots organization which promotes the well-being of lesbian and gay people, their families, and friends through education and advocacy. Online information on Project Open Mind offers hate crime and teen suicide statistics. The site also offers a directory of chapters across the country. PFLAG is a particularly useful resource for parents of students who are coming out in college or for faculty and staff when one of their children comes out to them. There are more than 250,000 members and supporters in over 500 chapters throughout the United States.

Social Justice: Racial Justice/Social Justice Organizations

Social/Racial Justice Organizations

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