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On-line Documents

Law and Race in the United States: An Outline for Understanding
Published by the U.S. Department of State, this comprehensive text provides information about the major American Civil Rights legislation from the Constitution to present day Affirmative Action decisions. The site also provides links to the actual primary source legal documents.
Category: Civil Rights

Web Sites

American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee
Civil Rights Organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.
Category: Civil Rights

American Civil Liberties Union
Works in courts, legislatures, and communities to preserve individual liberties and extend rights to segments of our population to which they have traditionally been denied.
Category: Civil Rights

Asian Law Caucus
An Asian American civils rights organization, the ALC promotes, advances, and represents the legal and civil rights of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. They are committed to the pursuit of equality and justice for all sectors, focusing on community education and organizing, provision of direct legal services, and strategic impact litigation.
Category: Civil Rights

Civil Rights Movements / History & Information
This webpage includes links to information about many civil rights movements, including African American, Arab American, Disabled Americans, Gay Rights, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans / Latinos, Japanese Americans, and Women's Rights Movements.
Category: Civil Rights

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
CHCI focuses on the development of the next generation of Latino leaders by offering educational and leadership services and activities. The site includes upcoming events, information about political action and advocacy, and a comprehensive list of links.
Category: Civil Rights

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The Freedom Center is dedicated to inspiring people to speak up in the face of injustice and for the spirit of freedom.
Category: Civil Rights

The Annie E. Casey Foundation
The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.
Category: Civil Rights

The Civil Rights Coalition for the 21st Century
Activist organization and information source for current news and issues in civil rights
Category: Civil Rights

The King Center
The official memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. Many programs and services offered to build King's vision of a "Beloved Community."
Category: Civil Rights

The National Civil Rights Museum
The Museum exists to assist the public in understanding the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on the human rights movement worldwide.
Category: Civil Rights

United State Commission on Civil Rights
Investigates complaints, appraises federal laws and policies, and studies information related to civil rights.
Category: Civil Rights