LibGuides: Cultural Fluency: Organizations, Websites, &amp; Related Guides

Organizations

Human Resources Diversity, City of Austin "Diversity is what we support...inclusion is what we do." The City of Austin's first Diversity Symposium was held on Jan. 30, 2013. The 2.5 hour event can be watched on video on the website.
National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) An affiliate of the American Council on Education
National Diversity Council "The National Diversity Council is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment. The success of the Texas Diversity Council (established in 2004) served as a catalyst for the National Diversity Council, launched in the fall of 2008."
Professional Organizations for Women and Minorities University of Chicago. Lists publications and organizations dedicated to the development of minorities and women in specific professions. Last updated on 8/4/16.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Organizations offer a wealth of information on diversity-related conferences, research, observances, memberships, and educational opportunities.
UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. In this spirit, UNESCO develops educational tools to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance. UNESCO works so that each child and citizen has access to quality education. By promoting cultural heritage and the equal dignity of all cultures, UNESCO strengthens bonds among nations. UNESCO fosters scientific programmes and policies as platforms for development and cooperation. UNESCO stands up for freedom of expression, as a fundamental right and a key condition for democracy and development. Serving as a laboratory of ideas, UNESCO helps countries adopt international standards and manages programmes that foster the free flow of ideas and knowledge sharing.
Texas Diversity Council "We are committed to diversity and the transformation of our work place and community into environments where people are valued for their uniqueness and are secure in the knowledge that their efforts make a difference."
Project Implicit The IAT (Implicit Association Test) measures the strength of associations between concepts through keyboard responses to words and images.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Jettisoning the belief in a hierarchy of human value: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism.

Library Associations Focused on Diversity Issues

Many of these organizations offer annual awards for adult and children's books.

2017 ALA Demographics Study
"Beginning in May 2005, ALA invited members to participate in a brief demographic survey."
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Not all librarians are members of the American Library Association. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides different data.
ALA Member Demographics Study
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Provides two comparisons:
Comparison: ALA Members to Bureau of Labor Statistics count of librarians, detailed by percentage of age range (.pdf) and
Comparison: ALA Members to U.S. Census/ American Community Survey count of librarians, detailed by percentage of age range (.pdf)

Websites

African American History Month February is African American History Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
Americans for Indian Opportunity Americans for Indian Opportunity advances, from an Indigenous worldview, the cultural, political and economic rights of Indigenous peoples in the United States and around the world.
The Anti-Racist Alliance The Anti-Racist Alliance is a movement for racial equity. We are an organizing collective of human service practitioners and educators whose vision is to bring a clear and deliberate anti-racist structural power analysis to social service education and practice.
Asian American Justice Center Rooted in the dreams of immigrants and inspired by the promise of opportunity, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) advocates for an America in which all Americans can benefit equally from, and contribute to, the American dream. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all
Black and Brown News BlackandBrownNews.com (BBN) first launched in 2006, and evolved to an award-winning news and information service, created with a mission to reach, inform, cover and engage the African Diaspora.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States ProQuest developed this website focused on Black Freedom, featuring select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. The intention is to support a wide range of students (see examples for using in teaching and learning), as well independent researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
Black Lives Matter The Black Lives Matter Global Network is a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
BlackPast BLACKPAST IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A GLOBAL AUDIENCE WITH RELIABLE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICA AND OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY AROUND THE WORLD. WE AIM TO PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THIS KNOWLEDGE TO GENERATE CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGE IN OUR SOCIETY.
Brown Foundation The Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research was established in 1988 to serve as a living tribute to the attorneys, community organizers and plaintiffs in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of May 17, 1954, Brown v. the Board of Education. Our mission is to build upon the work of those involved in the Brown decision, to ensure equal opportunity for all people. Our cornerstone is to keep the tenets and ideals of Brown relevant for future generations through programs, preservation, advocacy and civic engagement.
Center for Community Change Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, the Center’s mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change their communities and public policies for the better
DallasTruth, RacialHealing & Transformation Dallas TRHT is a community-driven vehicle for change to transform the community and eventually the country. The TRHT approach examines how the hierarchy of human value became embedded in our society, both its culture and structures, and then works with communities to design and implement effective actions that will permanently uproot it.
EmbraceRace As US racial divisions and inequities grow sharper and more painful, the work of envisioning and creating systems of authentic racial inclusion and belonging in the United States remains work in progress. We believe that reversing the trend must begin in our homes, schools, and communities with our children’s hearts and minds.
Every Child Thrives Children are at the heart of all we do at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Our goal is to support lasting, transformational change so every child can thrive, but we recognize that children live in families and families live in communities. That’s why Every Child Thrives shares the real-life experiences and knowledge of communities mobilizing for a brighter future. We believe all people have the inherent capacity to effect change in their lives, in their organizations and in their communities. By lifting up the stories you will find in Every Child Thrives, we hope to inspire conversation and innovation in you and your community
Everyday Democracy Everyday Democracy supports organizing across the country by bringing diverse groups of people together, helping them structure and facilitate community dialogue on pressing issues, and training them to use a racial equity lens to understand longstanding problems and possible solutions.
Inclusion International Inclusion International is the international network of people with intellectual disabilities and their families advocating for the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities worldwide.
Initiatives of Change Initiatives of Change (IofC) is a world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behavior, starting with their own.
Institute for the Study of Race and Culture The mission of the Institute for the Study of Race and Culture is to promote a more complete understanding of race and culture in society through psychological study and related psycho-educational interventions. The Institute is intended to foster national and international collaboration between educators, mental health providers, and scholars with interests in the psychological study of race, culture, and social policy.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Building upon the achievements of Stanford University's Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project, the King Institute supports a broad range of activities illuminating Dr. King's life and the movements he inspired.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Our commitment is to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans.
NAACP The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
National Cares Mentoring Movement The MISSION of the National CARES Mentoring Movement is to secure, heal and transform the lives of impoverished Black children by inspiring, recruiting and mobilizing masses of caring Black men and women to mentor and nourish them. Our national volunteer affiliate network connects adults to local youth-serving organizations. Our national group-mentoring programs focus on the emotional, social and academic development of our children and the wellness of the adults who parent, mentor and educate them.
National Coalition Building Institute The National Coalition Building Institute is an international leadership organization that provides training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in community organizations, K-12 schools, college and university campuses, corporations and law enforcement.
National Congress of American Indians Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.
National Diversity Council The National Diversity Council is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment. The success of the Texas Diversity Council (established in 2004) served as a catalyst for the National Diversity Council, launched in the fall of 2008. The National Diversity Council is a forerunner of community based, national organizations that champion diversity and inclusion across the country. It is currently made up of state and regional councils, the National Women’s Council, the Council for Corporate Responsibility, and the Healthcare Diversity Council.
National Immigration Law Center - DACA U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would not deport certain undocumented youth who came to the United States as children. Under a directive from the DHS secretary, these youth may be granted a type of temporary permission to stay in the U.S. called “deferred action.” The Obama administration called this program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. This page provides guidance on how to apply for DACA, renew DACA, and other important information on DACA.
The National Visionary Leadership Project The mission of the National Visionary Leadership Project (NVLP) is to develop the next generation of leaders by recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of extraordinary African American elders--Visionaries—who have transcended barriers, shaped American history, and influenced the world through the rich African American tradition of social change.
One Love Global One Love Global helps people across generations learn about and practice Racial Equity in their lives, work, and communities. Central to this is helping Young Organizers to realize their Political Power and lead. We believe support for young leaders and organizers is essential to their success and to sustain the collective, long-term work of social change for generations to come.
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), is a national and international collective of anti-racist, multicultural community organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social transformation.
The Race Card Project The Race Card Project encourages people to condense their observations and experiences about race into one sentence with just Six Words. Since it began in 2010, the Project has received tens of thousands of Six Word stories from all over the world. The Race Card Project has earned a deep well of trust on a thorny topic as evidenced by the candor and depth of the submissions.
Race Forward Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture.
Race Matters Institute (RMI) RMI helps organizations better achieve their missions through becoming intentional about advancing racial equity in their work.
Race Talks RACE TALKS’ mission is to support interracial and cross-cultural communication and relationships through the development of sensitivity and understanding, and social justice activism supported by educational panels / or films, good food, and great discussions.
Search for Common Ground Our mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions.
The Sentencing Project Founded in 1986, The Sentencing Project works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing unjust racial disparities and practices, and advocating for alternatives to incarceration.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
UnidosUS Since 1968, UnidosUS—formerly known as NCLR—has remained a trusted, nonpartisan voice for Latinos. We serve the Hispanic community through our research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in our program work in communities nationwide. And we partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing.
Workers Defense Project Workers Defense Project is a community organization for low-wage, immigrant workers in the Texas construction industry. We bring together and stand alongside these workers as they fight for their right to be paid a living wage and be protected in their work.

Related Research Guides at ACC

Diversity Research Guides at Selected Colleges & Universities

Many colleges and universities provide a link to a list of all their libguides. In that list, one may find guides on diversity, equity, inclusion or guides to support specific areas such as African or Asian American studies, social justice research, and related subjects. The guides listed below offer an overview of the general topic of diversity.