Civic Engagement
Kemery Hughes, a highly talented and respected political organizer directs this division with activities such as Voter Registration, Public Education and Grassroots Mobilization.
Black Organizations and Non-Profits
Listings of national African American organizations serving the Black community.
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| NAACP This organization, based in Baltimore, MD, is the oldest black organization that fights for civil rights and equal opportunity. |
National Urban League (NUL)
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Rainbow Push Coalition
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What Is A Black Organization?
A black organization is a institution or foundation that has the sole purpose of enhancing the lives of African American citizens. These organizations are generally supported by corporate and individual donations. Some are also supported by federal and local government grants.
Why The Need For Black Organizations?
Black organizations are needed because the African American community is often ignored by mainstream ones. In addition, Black organizations can serve specific needs that only pertain to African American families.
How Many Black Organizations Exist and How Can They Help?
Hundreds exist nationwide with local chapters in many urban cities. These organizations can help with healthcare, daycare, entrepreneurship, minority business grants, minority business loans, scholarships, internships, equal opportunity, civil rights, and more.
Partial Listing:
- 100 Black Men of America
Working to improve the quality of life within the African American community. Based in Atlanta, Georgia
www.100blackmen.org
- African American Planning Commission (AAPC)
Addresses issues of homelessness (domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, housing shortage, and unemployment) within the communities inwhich we l ive and serve.
Based in Brooklyn, New York
www.aapci.org
- African American Speaker Bureau (AASB)
This organization is dedicated to the representation of people and projects that address the issues, concerns and celebrations of the African American community.
Based in San Francisco, California
www.aasb.net
- Be Someone, Inc.
Uses numerous tools, including the game of chess, to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical thinking among at-risk kids. Based in Atlanta, Georgia
www.besomeone.org
- Black Culinarians Alliance (BCA)
A nationwide non-profit, educational and networking organization of hospitality and food service professionals.
Based in New York, New York
www.blackculinarians.com
- Blacks In Government (BIG)
Promotes equity in all aspects of life, and excellence in public service.
Based in Washington, DC
www.bignet.org
- Black Wall Street Merchants Association
Serves as an advocate for commerce in the African American community.
Based in Oakland, California
www.blackwallstreet.org
- Black Women In Sisterhood For Action (BISA)
Develops and promotes alternative strategies for educational and career development of black women.
Based in Washington, DC
www.bisa-hq.org
- Hip Hop Caucus
The Hip Hop Caucus is a civil and human rights organization for the 21st Century which began in 2004.They organize young people to be active in elections, policymaking, and service projects. They are an effective vehicle for working toward social change because they link people's cultural expression with their social and political experience.
www.hiphopcaucus.org
- Jack and Jill of America
A family organization that provides cultural, social, civic and recreational activities that stimulate and expand the mind to enhance life.
Based in Washington, DC
www.jack-and-jill.org
- Miss Black USA
Provides educational opportunities to outstanding young women of color and to develop the whole woman mind, body, and spirit.
Based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
www.missblackusa.org
- National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
Offers support to African Americans and other minorities who want to pursue careers in engineering, technology, math and science.
Based in White Plains, New York
www.nacme.org
- National Action Network
This organization, led by Al Sharpton ,promotes a modern civil rights agenda that includes just and decency for all people regardless of race, social justice for communities, and the improvement of race relations.
Based in New York, New York
www.nationalactionanetwork.net
- National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
This is the oldest black organization that fights for civil rights and equal opportunity. They are 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
www.naacp.org
- National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD)
Works to increase the number of African-Americans owning, developing, managing and operating hotels; increase vendor opportunities & executive level jobs for minorities.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.nabhood.com
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
The leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance.
Based in Greenbelt, Maryland
www.nabainc.org
- 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
www.nabcj.org
- National Association of Market Developers (NAMD)
Cultivates the aspects of the Black experience that can produce results for both the African-American community and institutions, private and public.
Based In Plainfield, New Jersey
www.namdntl.org
- National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
Improves and protects the lives of African American children.
Based in Washington, DC
www.nbcdi.org
- National Registry of Black Baby Names
Largest online collection of names that African American and African parents can choose for their unborn child.
Based in Columbus, Ohio.
www.blackbabynames.org
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
One of the largest student-managed organizations in the country that focuses on increasing the number of Black engineers who excel academically and in the workplace.
Based in Fairfax, Virginia
www.nsbe.org
- National Urban League (NUL)
The nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. This black organization empowers and encourages African Americans to be active in the political and professional arena. Based in New York, New York
www.nul.org
- Rainbow Push Coalition
This organization, led by Jesse Jackson, is a progressive organization fighting for social change as a mighty coalition of workers, women, gays/lesbians and people of color. Based in Chicago, Illinois
www.rainbowpush.org
