ASPIRA
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from the Spanish verb aspirar, "aspire."
Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College exists to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences; placing special emphasis on providing opportunities to people of color and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high quality health services; and conducting research that foster the elimination of health disparities.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The mission of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is to improve the health and well being of Hispanics. Since 1973, it has grown from a small coalition of visionary mental health providers to a large, dynamic and strong group of organizations and individuals.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The NAACP seeks to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality
of minority group citizens among the citizens of the United States and eliminate
race prejudice.
National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council
The National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council, Inc. (NBAC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of black persons concerned about alcoholism and other drugs of abuse.
National Conference of Black Mayors
Established in 1974, the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. (NCBM) is a private, nonpolitical, nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
It serves over 500 mayors, nationwide, who represent more than 30 million citizens. NCBM's mission is to enhance the executive management capacity of its members for the purpose of governing viable municipalities.
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National Congress of American Indians
NCAI serves to secure for American Indians and their descendants the rights and benefits to which they are entitled; to enlighten the public toward the better understanding of the Indian people; to preserve rights under Indian treaties or agreements with the United States; and to promote the common welfare of the American Indians and Alaska Natives.
National Council of La Raza
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
National Latino Children’s Institute
The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to focus the nation’s attention on Latino children and empower communities for the full and healthy development of young Latinos in a culturally relevant environment.
National Urban League
The National Urban League works to enable African Americans economic self-reliance,
parity and power and civil rights. The NUL does this through educating youth,
helping adults attain economic self-sufficiency and eradicating racial barriers.
Organization of Chinese Americans
Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of nearly 12 million Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. |