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Questions and Answers about Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide
Detroit Free Press
600 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
E-mail:
grimm@freepress.com
Website:
www.freep.com/jobspage/arabs/index.htm
Site does not work at this date.
"Published in the city with the United
States' most concentrated Arab- American population, we try to better understand and
explain these issues daily. After consulting with others, we offer this guide as a step
toward more accurate journalistic portrayals of Arab Americans."
A great page created by the Detroit Free Press that covers
basic questions about Arab Americans and their culture, history, language, demographics,
religion, etc. -ESY
An informative page answering 100 commonly misunderstood
questions concerning Arab Americans. The questions are broken up by categories, including
customs, stereotypes and language, and are simply listed at the top of the site. - TAL
I agree. -FRH
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee
4201 Connecticut Ave., N.W.; Suite 300
Washington D.C., USA
Phone: 1-202-244-2990
Fax: 1-202-244-3196
E-mail:
ADC@adc.org
Website:
www.adc.org/mission.html
"Civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich
cultural heritage. Non-sectarian,
non- partisan...the largest Arab-American grassroots organization in the United
States."
You can read about current Arab issues and find out
about events and ways to get involved. - ESY & LEM
This website's Legal Services link
provides important information concerning hate crimes against Arab Americans and Muslims,
as well as extensive coverage of how to protect yourself in this time of war. However,
many links have not been updated recently. - TAL 
Unfortunately the site doesn't have up to date
information. -FRH
I agree -MI
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American
Institute for Managing Diversity
1200 Peachtree St.
Suite 3
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 1-404-575-2131
Fax: 1-404-575-2139
Website:
www.aimd.org
"Advancing
Diversity Thought Leadership through Research, Education and Public
Outreach. Providing
pioneering and creative thinking on the issues of diversity and diversity
management and serving as the destination for those seeking access to
resources on cutting-edge perspectives and approaches to diversity."
The AIMD website has information on how to
contribute and link to its partners. The website directory at the bottom of the homepage
is helpful. -PC
I agree. AIMD also serves as a source
to identify with moving beyond Affirmative Action and helps you to see the root of
prejudice in the workplace. -PAF
AIMD serves to overcome the challenges of multiculturalism
through education and discussion. -HK
There is a newsletter one can easily access via e-mail.
-FRH
Offers a wide range of media including articles and
videos for learning about the differenways to approach diversity. -MI
Anti-Defamation
League
823 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 1-212-885-7700
E-mail: hidden-child@adl.org
Website: www.adl.org
"Founded
in 1913, the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and
services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry. Their World of
Difference Institute works with students and teachers to promote racial unity.
Local offices nationwide assist victims of hate crimes."
The ADL website has a useful site
menu that allows for easy navigation through this information rich site. -PC
I agree, the ADL provides information on a wide
range of topics geared to the empowerment of the Jewish heritage and relevant information
on how you can get involved. -PAF
I agree, the ADL website offers information and
resources to fight anti-Semitism, bigotry, and extremism. The ADL has concentrated
its resources to fight anti-Semitism. -HK
The ADL website is well-organized and easy to use, providing extensive information
concerning anti-Semitism. - TAL
The ADL website contains international news
as well as
local news. It contains information about terrorism, and how to make sure you live in a
secure atmosphere. - OCC
An extensive website that covers many aspects of
promoting tolerance. -FRH
As well as providing information about
incidents involving anti-Semitism, the ADL also finds trends in
anti-Semitism in a whole host of countries. -MI
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 Racism hurts
Artists
Against Racism
Box 54511
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5M 4N5
Phone: 1-416-410-5631
E-mail:
aar@idirect.com
Website:
www.web.idirect.com/~aar/main.html Site does not work at this date
"The goal of AAR: "TO BUILD an UNDERSTANDING of all peoples. To speak to the youth, the
future of our global community, about the basic human right of equality, so that a
civilized society will, in the next millennium, finally result."
Artists Against Racism (AAR) educates youth worldwide
by promoting tolerance and equality. Their campaigns can be seen on television, radio,
public-service announcements, posters and more.
AAR focuses on educating our youth, from elementary through
university level, on the issues of Oneness. Not seeing someone as different, because of
his or her background. This is accomplished through mass communication (Television, Radio,
Print, etc.) -PAF
AAR strives to eliminate racism in the future by working to
educate the youth today about prejudice and human rights to create a harmonious global
community. -HK
AAR is a youth-oriented organization that accomplishes its goals
using many celebrities to help market its campaigns on issues regarding such things as
prejudice. The quotes at the top of each page are an added bonus to the site. - TAL
The site doesn't do an exemplary job of utilizing
celebrities in order to convince youth to read more about AAR . -FRH
Campaign Against Racism and Fascism
BM Box 8784,
London WC1N 3XX
United Kingdom
Phone: 0207-837-1450 (UK) or 44-207-837-1450 (International)
E-mail:
info@carf.demon.co.uk
Web site:
www.carf.demon.co.uk
Site does not work at this date
"Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF), Britain's only independent, anti-racist magazine,
documenting resistance against racism - from black to refugee organizations, monitoring
groups, anti-deportation campaigns, racist football fans and much more. The articles
available on this website are just a small sample of what's in the CARF magazine,
published bimonthly in the UK."
This site features many articles based on racism
or fascism worldwide, with plenty of valuable information. The site is well organized and
information is easily found. Navigation through the site is easy and fast. Does not offer
listings for volunteers to get directly involved.
This website also offers back-issue access. -PAF
CARF tries to fight racism and fascism in Britain through
education and raising awareness. The site contains back issues with good articles.
-HK
This site offers an extensive description of what the Campaign
Against Racism and Fascism is about. However, there is more information provided on other
organizations and their links than itself. - TAL
This site is easy to
navigate due to the list of links found on the webpage. -FRH
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Center
for Equal Opportunity
7700 Leesburg Pike Suite 231 Falls Church, VA 22043.
Phone: 1-703-442-0066
Fax: 1-703-442-0449
E-mail: comment@ceousa.org
Website: www.ceousa.org
"Center for Equal Opportunity sponsors conferences, supports
research and publishes policy briefs on issues related to race, ethnicity, assimilation
and public policy...CEO focuses on three areas in particular: racial preferences,
immigration, and assimilation and multicultural education...seeks to promote educational
policies grounded in America's motto: e pluribus Unum, 'out of many, one.'"
Provides opportunities for people to donate to its organizations.
Serves as a source for information on equal
opportunities and racial harmony and speaks on the impact of racial public policies. There
is lots of information here and it is clearly available. -PAF
The CEO website is easy to navigate and visually
pleasing. This organization works to spread racial and ethnic equality through
education on policy reform.
-HK
I agree. CEO also provides various different ways to absorb
this information, such as books and journals pertaining to the topic. - TAL
There are many publications and past issues to browse
through. -FRH
The Press Center provides articles that
relate to obtaining equal rights and informing the public about advances in
equal rights. -MI
United as one, we form a stronger link
CoAction
P.O. Box 924
Soquel, CA 95073
Phone: 1-650-533-4658
E-mail: info@coaction.com
Website:
www.antiracism.com
"CoAction is "a unique group of
educators and seminar design specialists creating collaborative teams that develop
comprehensive, innovative training programs. Highly skilled and individually successful in
the fields of diversity and communications, these trainers specialize in building
alliances and supporting systemic change both on an individual, school-wide and community
level."
This site does not contain much information, but
offers plenty of workshops against racism and discrimination. Workshops are categorized by
specific racial topics.
A well organized site, but it could give more
specifics about the programs. Navigation through the site can be difficult when searching
for a specific topic. There are not many links to other web sites.
I agree. -PAF
The website is very well organized and coordinated. CoAction works to promote cultural awareness in schools and other institutions. The
site offers no information on joining or donating. -HK
This interactive website provides different sources for
more information, yet has little of its own information. - TAL
I agree, this site acts as a liaison for different
resources to the public. -FRH
As well as offering workshops, the site
provides links to other sites like itself. -MI
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Crosspoint
Anti Racism
E-mail:
xpoint@magenta.nll
Website: www.magenta.nl/crosspoint
"The Net's biggest collection of
links for Human Rights, Anti-Racism, Refugees, Women's rights, Anti-Fascism, Shoah, Jewish
organizations, Migrant organizations and others. Built and maintained by the Magenta
foundation in Amsterdam, The Netherlands."
A very useful website. Links currently
more than
2,000 organizations in 110 countries. Very good source for links, though the site does not
contain much other information. Search for an anti-racial organization by a wide range of
topics and countries.
I agree. -PAF
I agree. The web site is extremely well-designed and
is offered in many languages. This site offers many links to other similar
organizations. The Magenta is large, yet has a grass-roots approach. -HK
A well organized directory of thousands of links to
organizations. -FRH
I agree. -MI
Eliminating Racism and Creating Equality
227 Third Avenue North
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 1-651-791-7977
E-mail:
erace@erace.com
Website:
www.erace.com Site
does not work at this date
"We believe that all men are created
equal, therefore ERACE is a publicly supported organization that promotes reconciliation
and unity among all races. A non-profit organization focused on dismantling invisible yet
socially destructive boundaries that fortify divisiveness and racial discrimination. We
celebrate the diversity of the human race rather. Through communication, love,
understanding and the rebuilding of relationships, ERACE. hopes to repair the
dysfunctional state of the human family."
This website is designed in a very professional
manner. It approaches the topic of racism with various facts and ideas. The site is
constantly updated and created in a very interesting manner. The site discusses what could
be done about racism and provides events that could aid in society.
An excellent source of information. Chat rooms,
history
summaries and links to helpful organizations. -PAF
I agree, the site is very high tech and offers quality
information on fighting prejudice. -HK
The introduction to this website is grabbing, and the rest of the
website follows through. The website's use of quotes and videos offers a creative approach
to racism, where many other websites are lacking . - TAL
I agree, this site definitely utilizes an innovative
approach to addressing racism. -FRH
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National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
National Office:
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 1-877-NAACP-98
E-mail:
washingtonbureau@naacpnet.org
Website: www.naacp.org
National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United
States. Its principle goal is to ensure political, social and economic equality for
minority groups. It was initially founded to give legal help and advice to its clients,
but expanded its mission to promote greater racial unity. Currently, the group provides
employment assistance, discussion forums and community action.
This website is user-friendly and provides up to
date information on various issues that are being dealt with by the organization. It
also offers links that focus on all people of color. -PAF
Thorough website detailing the oldest and
most famous American civil rights organization. The site can get complicated at
times, but does contain much important information and even an online membership
application. -HK
I agree. This website is not as youth-friendly as many other
websites around pertaining to the same issue. However, it is very informative and updated
more frequently. - TAL
Includes information on offices
located within the country. -FRH
The organization also offers many opportunities for youth to
become active members of the organization. -MI
New York City Office:
39 Broadway, Suite 2201
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 1-212-344-7474
Ease the tension, unite as one
Stop the Hate
E-mail: info@stop-the-hate.org/index.html
Website:
http://stop-the-hate.org/
Stop the Hate is an inspiring
website that pushes people to become more active. Includes many inspiring quotes. Also
provides advice to those that face racism in daily life. Numerous links to almost anything
on racism. Even links to racist sites, so you can see what you are up against
(for
example, newspaper articles about Ku Klux Klan's antics).
The site provides much information and various links.
Navigation is difficult because the links are not shown clearly enough. Users must scroll
on and on to find information .
I agree. -PAF
The website opens with a page containing many quotes from
different religions, cultures, and authors pushing for peace and equality. The site
offers countless links to almost every aspect of racism. The navigation has been
simplified. -HK
This site contains an index page that is filled with quotes and
poems to inspire people. There are hundreds of useful links to different sites dealing
with hate and racism, but the site itself does not seem to have much of its own
information. - TAL
A very inspiring website that include poems and quotes by
many different people who spoke out against racism. It is a refreshing
alternative to reading about scores of monotonous facts. -FRH
The quotes on this site don't only come from one
perspective but are taken from different races, religions and cultures. -MI
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Act Now To
Stop War And End Racism (ANSWER)
295 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10030
Phone: 1-(212) 694-8720
Email: nyc@internationalanswer.org
Website:
www.internationalanswer.org/
"We must also act against racism. Arab American and
Muslim people in the United States, in Europe and elsewhere, as well as other
communities of color, are facing racist attacks and harassment in their communities,
on their jobs and at mosques. Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim racism is a poison that should be
repudiated"
This website is a bit difficult to follow but it
contains a lot of important information. This includes current news coverage on important
issues and upcoming protests that you can get involved in through the website. There is
also information on how students can get involved in these issues. - OCC
This site is also available in Spanish. -FRH
I agree that the site is hard to navigate,
but it is a great resource for information about activism against racism
going on currently. -MI
Power in Diversity
113 Heatherton Way
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 3E7
Canada
Phone: 1-905-731-3216
E-mail:
power_in_diversity@hotmail.com
Website:
www.powerid.tk/
Site does not work at this date
"Power in Diversity is a youth run
organization that spreads awareness about diversity and discrimination. Our main campaign
involves t-shirts with diversity quotes on the front (e.g. Laundry is the only thing that
should be separated by color) and a student-designed logo on the back. In addition, we
lead workshops at schools and are in the process of beginning an awareness campaign based
on transit systems."
This is a well organized
website run by the youth- OCC
This site is bare for now and will hopefully be updated
or lengthened soon. -FRH
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United to End Racism (UER)
The Re-evaluation Counseling Communities
719 Second Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
Phone:1-206-284-0311
Fax: 1-206-284-8429
E-mail:
ircc@rc.org
Website:
www.rc.org/
"United to End Racism (UER) is a group of people
of all ages and backgrounds, in many different countries, who are dedicated to eliminating
racism in the world. The main work of UER is to illuminate the damage done to individuals
by racism and to undo this damage on an individual basis, using the resources and process
of Re-evaluation Counseling."
This site is easy to follow and understand.
It contains information and links to other sites for more in depth information. -OCC
This process of Re-evaluation Counseling is an
interesting and new approach in combating racism. -FRH
The site doesn't offer that much
information, but does discuss a different approach to discussing and
eventually ending racism.
American
Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA)
888 16th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-800-252-8952
Website:
www.affirmativeaction.org/
"The American Association for Affirmative
Action is dedicated to the advancement of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the
elimination of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and ethnicity."
This site contains
current news from the media as well as breaking news for each day. It also explains how
people in different areas of the US can get involved with this organization each year.
-OCC
I agree; it breaks up the United States into regions
that allows people to easily find what they need. -FRH
The site provides a whole host of resources
including scholarships, awards, and training that pertain to affirmative
action and providing equal opportunity. -MI
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