A&M-SA Research Guides: Black Studies Research Guide: Websites

Organizations and Non-Profits

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) A champion of social justice, that has fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans would be heard. Based in Baltimore, Maryland
United Negro College Fund
National Urban League The nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Based in New York, New York
African Union The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of all 55 countries on the African continent. It was established on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and launched on 9 July 2002 in South Africa,[6] with the aim of replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
Rainbow Push Coalition This organization, led by Jesse Jackson, is a progressive organization fighting for social change as a mighty coalition of workers, women and people of color. Based in Chicago, Illinois
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) Improves and protects the lives of African American children. Based in Washington, DC
National Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice (NABCJ) Provides leaders dedicated to improving the administration of criminal justice, with a goal of achieving equal justice for blacks and other minorities. Based in Durham, North Carolina
National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Promotes and perpetuates the art of Black Storytelling, which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans. Based in Baltimore, Maryland
Blacks In Government (BIG) Promotes equity in all aspects of life, and excellence in public service. Based in Washington, DC
African American Planning Commission (AAPC) Addresses issues of homelessness (domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, housing shortage, and unemployment) within the communities in which we live and serve. Based in Brooklyn, New York

Various Websites

Congressional Black Caucus
Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Act of 1957 created the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Established as an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding federal agency, their mission is to inform the development of national civil rights policy and enhance enforcement of federal civil rights laws.
Civil Rights Laws of the United States
Legal Information Institute, organized by Cornell Law School, is a non-profit public service that provides no-cost access to current American and international legal research sources online.
U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs
The division in the Department of State focused on the development and management of U.S. policy concerning Africa.
United States Census Race Data
Census Bureau data and publications on race.
U.S. Census: African American Data Links