DIVERSITY | Offering a place for everyone
09 January 2008
Organizations That Promote Diversity
Association of MultiEthnic Americans (AMEA)
The goal of this nationwide confederation of local multiethnic/interracial groups, is to promote "a positive awareness of interracial and multiethnic identity, for ourselves and for society as a whole." AMEA provides information on issues such as government form classifications, multiethnic/multiracial identity, multiracial parenting, health, education, and transracial adoptions.
U.S. Census Bureau
The mission of the Bureau of the Census is "to be the preeminent collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States." As part of that mission, the Bureau publishes numerous reports, statistics and studies on U.S. demographics.
Center for Advancement of Racial & Ethnic Equality, American Council on Education (ACE)
OMHE provides information on the educational status of minorities, model campus programs and the other efforts to increase minority participation and degree attainment. This page has links to publications such as the annual Status Report on Minorities in Higher Education (pdf) and its biennial conference, Educating All of One Nation.
Center for Immigration Studies (CIS)
Devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal and other impacts of immigration on the United States, CIS's mission is "to expand the base of public knowledge and understanding of the need for an immigration policy that gives first concern to the broad national interest. The Center is animated by a pro-immigrant, low-immigration vision which seeks fewer immigrants but a warmer welcome for those admitted."
DiversityInc Foundation
This nonprofit's mission is to support and promote diversity management research and education through grants, scholarships, fellowships and publications, including an online research library and an academic peer-review journal.
The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding
Founded in 1989, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is a "national non-profit dedicated to strengthening relations between ethnic communities." It is committed to the belief "that direct, face-to-face dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards the reduction of bigotry and the promotion of reconciliation and understanding." The Foundation's work focuses primarily on Black/Jewish relations, but has recently expanded to include Latino-Jewish relations. The web site includes annual reports, surveys, addresses from conferences, and curriculum guides and teaching materials.
Population Association of America
This organization of 3,000 professionals publishes the quarterly journal Demographics, promotes research related to human population problems, and provides a forum for scholarly exchange through its annual meeting. Also includes calendar information and links to publications.
Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
The goal of the Population Reference Bureau is to provide timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. Useful publications include the quarterly Population Bulletin, the Population Handbook (pdf), and Reports on America. See also: Population Reference Bureau Provides Great Demographics Tool (VOA News)
Population Studies Center, University of Michigan
One of the oldest population research centers in the United States, PSC engages an interdisciplinary community of scholars in the field of population studies. Searches can identify on-line resources and link to the abstracts or full text of numerous publications, including working papers, research reports, and reprints. The library links to population, demographic, and reference resources on the Internet.
Center on Labor, Human Services & Population, Urban Institute
The Urban Institute's Center on Labor, Human Services & Population analyzes demographic changes in the U.S. population and employment and income trends, and evaluates programs dealing with homelessness, child welfare and job training.
