Black Organizations .

Africa Reparations Movement
Brief Summary - Homepage of the Africa Reparations Movement. Besides seeking reparations for the enslavement of African people in Africa and in the African Diaspora, they are campaigning for an accurate portrayal of African history and thus restore the dignity and self-respect to all people of African descent.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Xi Beta Chapter
Brief Summary - The Xi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. located at Stanford University.

ACORN
Brief Summary - The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, ACORN was formed in 1970 when a group of Arkansas welfare mothers formed ACORN's first membership. ACORN is a grassroots, multi-issue community organization that operates in 26 states. Working together in affiliated neighborhood groups, ACORN Community organizers fight for increased voter registration, better education and health care, environmental justice and wide ranging neighborhood improvements.

Blacks in Government
Brief Summary - Blacks in Government, BIG, was organized in 1975 as a non-profit organization to help Black civil servants.

Black Cultural Center
Brief Summary - The Black Cultural Center, BCC, at Purdue University.

Black Data Processing Associates
Brief Summary - A national organization of black data processing professionals.

Black Geeks Online
Brief Summary - "Black Geeks Online is an Internet-based community organization that connects people of color from around the world. Our purpose is to share our talents and time to promote computer literacy and educate others about the power and potential of Internet technology."

Black Graduate Engineering & Science Students
Brief Summary - Dedicated to the recruitment & retention of Black graduate students at the University of California at Berkeley.

Black Graduate Students Association
Brief Summary - Black Graduate Student Association at Stanford University.

Circle Association
Brief Summary - A group of African American men practicing, and dedicated to, the quality of life, successful manhood and parenting, economic growth and development, and the pursuit of excellence and spiritual development.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Brief Summary - "The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) was established in 1976 as a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute. As envisioned by its founders, the CBCF's mission is to assist the leaders of today, while helping to prepare a new generation of leaders for the future. To that end, the CBCF has worked to broaden and elevate the influence of African Americans in the political, legislative and public policy arenas."

DIEEOC
Brief Summary - Dayton Intergovernment Equal Employment Opportunity Council, DIEEOC, plays a significant role in the development and implementation of affirmative action projects and programs in the Dayton Ohio area.

Ebony Queens Motorcycle Club
Brief Summary - An African American female motorcycle riding club.

IHRAAM
Brief Summary - "The International Human Rights Association of American Minorities (IHRAAM) was founded in 1985 at The Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands by African American students. It was incorporated in 1988 in Chicago, 1996 in London, and 1997 in Canada, with a view to facilitating individuals' and groups' awareness of international law, particularly as it relates to human rights."

JAFA
Brief Summary - Japan African-American Friendship Association, JAFA, promotes cultural and educational awarenss regarding Black culture to Japanese. It also promotes trade relations through diologue and research.

Malcolm X Institute For Black Studies
Brief Summary - This student organization at Wabash College lists as its objective the promotion of educational, cultural, and social programs of concern to the citizens of the Wabash & Crawfordsville communities, particularly Black citizens.

Moore's Ford Memorial Committee
Brief Summary - On July 25, 1946, two young black couples were killed by a lynch mob at the Moore's Ford Bridge in Walton County Georgia. No one was ever punished for the crimes. The victims were placed in unmarked graves. A biracial group of citizens have formed this non profit corporation to honor the victims, ensure they will never be forgotten, and build a "living memorial" to promote justice and racial reconciliation.

NAACP
Brief Summary - Homepage for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The following are a few of the Chapter web pages:

National Association of Black Journalists
Brief Summary - The largest media organization of people of color in the world.

National Bar Association
Brief Summary - The nation's largest and oldest association of African American lawyers, judges, and law students.

National Black Child Development Institute
Brief Summary - An organization with a mission ""to improve and protect the Quality of Life of African American Children and Families."

National Brotherhood of Skiers
Brief Summary - "The National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) has 84 predominantly African American ski clubs scattered throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our mission is to identify, select and finance training of potential Olympic caliber African American youth and promote skiing within African American communities."

National Society of Black Engineers
Brief Summary - Homepage for the National Society of Black Engineers. Some of the chapters with web pages are listed below:

National Technical Association
Brief Summary - "A professional association of scientists and engineers committed to ensuring that minorities, women, & youth in particular, will be skilled enough in the sciences to be architects of technology required of the work force 2000 and beyond."

National Urban League
Brief Summary - Homepage for the National Urban League.

Nation of Gods and Earths
Brief Summary - A web page by the 5% Nation of Islam.

NCIMED
Brief Summary - The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development, NCIMED, is a major minority organization involving Historically Black Colleges in North Carolina.

Organization of Black Airline Pilots
Brief Summary - The Organization of Black Airline Pilots, OBAP, currently has over three hundred and fifty members.

Organization of Black Designers
Brief Summary - Shows the contribution of African Americans and other people of color to the design professions.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Beta Iota Chapter
Brief Summary - The brothers of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at University of New York at Buffalo.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Lambda Tau Chapter
Brief Summary - The brothers of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at Florida International University.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity - Pi Mu Chapter
Brief Summary - The brothers of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at Western Carolina University.

Prince Hall Masonic Information
Brief Summary - Unofficial information regarding Prince Hall Masonry.

Single African American Fathers' Exchange
Brief Summary - A common sense approach to parenting oriented towards the single African American father. Their website provides information, tips, articles and other information designed to enhance the parenting experience for single African American men.

Union of Black Episcopalians
Brief Summary - Encourages the involvement of Black people in the total life of the Church. "One of the major reasons for the existence of the Union is to institute and exert an all-out effort to eradicate every vestige of racism within the Episcopal Church and wherever else in our society it exists."