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Advocates for the equal treatment of all individuals in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. Civil Rights/Human Rights Groups

Investigates charges of discrimination in employment based on citizenship status, national origin, unfair documentary practices, retaliation or intimidation, document abuse, and unlawful dismissal. Discrimination Assistance

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing More information: - Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies - Offers information about tenant rights and responsibilities - Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system. Legal Services More information: - Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty - Includes the National Prison Project

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Advocates for issues affecting women and children. Women's Advocacy Groups

Provides victims and survivors of crime with support in the form of legal, social, medical, and mental health services. Crime Victim Assistance

Teaches the public about discrimination and their individual rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing Education/Information

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs. Case Management More information: - Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs - Helps with level of care determinations - Offers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training. Youth Development

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system. Legal Services More information: - Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty - Includes the National Prison Project

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training. Youth Development

Provides help with legal cases related to fair housing, community development, voting rights, health and environmental justice, employment discrimination, educational equality, and police misconduct. Legal Services More information - Does not provide direct legal representation based on individual requests

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Oversees and coordinates federal and private sector equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies. Employment Discrimination Assistance More information: - Enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Helps with complaints concerning discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public schools. Disability Rights Groups More information: - Provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and answers questions about disability rights

Investigates complaints of discrimination and seeks to resolve complaints through informal mediation or formal conciliation. Legal Services More information: - Offers specialized services for families affected by incarceration to address pre-release barriers - Teaches conflict resolution at local detention centers

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process. Civic Engagement and Voter Services

Advocates for rights related to health and welfare, including individual access to healthcare and fair healthcare policies. Advocacy

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process. Civic Engagement and Voter Services

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources. Education Advocacy More information: - Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives