Local Resources
America’s Black Holocaust Museum A virtual museum dedicated to educating the public about the ongoing injustices
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin the state affiliate of the national nonprofit committed to defending individual rights
Coalition for Justice Community justice advocacy group
Common Ground A group of nonpartisan citizens developing creative solutions to social problems
Diverse & Resilient Acceptance Journeys Campaign social marketing campaign to end discrimination against LGBT people
Educator’s Network for Social Justice An organization of educators who strive for educational justice
Everytown Wisconsin Youth anti-bias, anti-discrimination leadership summer camp through the YWCA
Milwaukee County Community Justice Council a team of justice system professionals working toward a fair justice system
Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families An initiative dedicated to closing the black-white gap in birth outcomes
Milwaukee Succeeds Community-wide collaboration to improve education outcomes in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Urban League Provides skill development and support to help African Americans achieve their full potential
NAACP and NAACP Milwaukee The nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization
Neighborhood Leadership Institute (Cardinal Stritch) works to improve Milwaukee neighborhoods
Pearls for Teen Girls Leadership development program serving girls middle school through high school, and beyond
Rid Racism Milwaukee Committed to the belief that we must join together and become a force that combats racial inequities and racism
Rethinking Schools Publishes educational materials with an emphasis on urban schools and race issues
Schools and Communities United See in particular their “Fulfill the Promise” report
Showing up for Racial Justice A national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice.
True Skool uses urban arts to egage youth in social justice
Unlearning Racism: Tools for Action The YWCA’s workshop preparing adults to identify and address racism
UBLAC Uplifting Black Liberation and Community
Urban Underground Programs that encourage youth-led social change
UWM Center for Economic Development University-based research to improve the quality of life in our region
Voces De La Frontera Wisconsin’s leading immigrant rights group