10 Organizations Supporting the Black Community

Racial inequality in America remains an issue, and it won’t be solved by one person or group. We need a variety of organizations and approaches to achieve racial equality. Whether you are interested in finding a volunteer opportunity, making a donation, or finding out how to support racial equality, these organizations can help.  

In honor of Black History Month, we’re curated a list of 10 organizations you can contact to help make a difference in your community.

Resources Supporting the Black Community

1. NAACP  

In 1909, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded to combat violence against the Black community in America. It is an organization and charity for racial equality. This is the largest civil rights organization, with 2,200 units around the country and more than 2 million activists.  

Their goal is to secure the rights of Black people (social, political, economic, and educational) and eradicate discrimination based on race. Visit their website for ways to donate and volunteer opportunities.  

2. Black Youth Project  

The Black Youth Project, or BYP, studies Black millennials' culture, attitudes, and resources. They look at culture's influence on decisions young people make regarding politics, health, and sex. They conduct the research, share what they've learned, and take action in Black communities.  

There are several ways that you can get involved with BYP to support the Black community. You can donate or pitch/write articles related to feminism, LGBTQIA+, or racial injustice. Visit their website to get involved.

3. The Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center

The Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center is here to help low-income immigrants who can't afford legal aid. This organization reports that they provide legal care to Texas and New Mexico. They have served over 30,000 immigrants in El Paso and serve clients worldwide.  

They offer various legal services, from providing general relief to helping individuals gain asylum. You can visit their website to learn more and apply as a volunteer to support racial equality.

4. American Civil Liberties Union  

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The ACLU, or American Civil Liberties Union, strives to ensure constitutional freedoms for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or gender. You can join them in taking action as they continue to lobby for change across the country.  

The most common issues they fight are racial injustice, criminal justice, free speech, and basic human rights. This organization is made of hundreds of attorneys and thousands of volunteers. Opportunities to support are on their website.  

5. KIND

KIND, or Kids in Need of Defense, protects immigrant minors by offering legal and social services to those who have crossed the United States border alone. They ensure that no child has to go to court alone.  

Members of KIND are focused on advancing laws regarding children's rights in the USA and have several ways to get involved. If you’re wondering how to support racial equality, KIND is an organization worth considering.  

6. Advancement Project

The mission of this civil rights organization is to “fulfill America’s promise of offering a caring, inclusive, just democracy”.  

They use innovative tools to achieve change and strengthen social movements. There are many campaigns that Advancement Project is involved in, which means there are many ways that volunteers can get involved in promoting racial equality. Visit their website to learn more.  

7. Color of Change

Color of Change is an online racial equality organization founded after Hurricane Katrina to encourage members to fight against the walls that hold Black people back.  

Following Hurricane Katrina, the founders of this group figured out that there were not enough resources to protect and support the Black community, who had been through devastating losses. Since then, they've begun to address police brutality by discouraging officials from investing in, protecting, or supporting a police force that isn't held accountable.  

Their site offers several ways to get involved, from simply donating to joining one or more of their campaigns.  

8. Live Free USA

The goal of Live Free USA is to reduce county jail incarcerations and gun violence. Since more than 118 million people attend faith-based services every week, they seek to make this change happen by reaching the faith institutions.  

They partner with leaders and congregations around the country to end gun violence and mass incarceration. There are many ways to get involved. Check out their website to learn more.  

9. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation  

The NCBCP organization is active in supporting the Black community by educating, organizing, and mobilizing citizens to see civic participation as a cultural tradition and responsibility. They hope to see a nation where everyone has the tools to take part in the democratic process at local, state, and national government.  

From making donations to participating in local events, there are many ways to support racial equality.  

10. Black Lives Matter

The last, but certainly not least, organization on our list is Black Lives Matter or BLM. It was founded in 2013 as a global organization in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Their mission is to eliminate white supremacy and increase local power when violence is inflicted on the Black community.  

You can visit their website to find out how you can help with supporting the Black community.  

Supporting Racial Equality & Careers  

Racial inequality has been an issue for some time now, and even though it’s improving, it could be better. Every initiative supporting the Black community and racial equality helps. These 10 organizations are making a difference, and you can join them to help!  

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