Ethnicity, Culture, and Race

Of or relating to sizable groups of people sharing a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.

Sub-headings:

African/African-American

Asian & Pacific/Asian-American

European/European-American

Jewish

Latin American/Hispanic

Middle Eastern

Native American

United States Culture

Cultural aspects of life in the United States.

Resources in this category:

Association for Canadian Studies in the United States
http://www.acsus.org/

"The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), a multidisciplinary associaton of scholars, professionals, and institutions, is dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States. Founded in 1971, ACSUS encourages creative and scholarly activity in Canadian studies, facilitates the exchange of ideas among Canadianists in the U.S., Canada, and other countries, enhances the teaching of Canada in the U.S., and promotes Canada as an area of academic inquiry." The site has information about the association, grants it sponsors, publications, and conferences.

The Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/ASEN/

"Founded in 1990, by research students and academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, ASEN has established itself as the leading interdisciplinary,non-political association for the study of ethnicity and nationalism." This web page has aims of the association, who they are affiliated with, conferences, bulletins, debates, and membership fees, and the executive committee of this association. They list the journals that they publish on a regular basis and that they are actively trying to recruit more people who can help on the research that they are doing. It also lists links to the similar sites that could have more information on what this association is attempting to accomplish.

Association of MultiEthnic Americans
http://www.ameasite.org/

"The Association of MultiEthnic Americans is a nationwide confederation of local multiethnic/interracial groups, incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit organization...AMEA's primary goal is to promote a positive awareness of interracial and multiethnic identity, for ourselves and for society as a whole." Education resources, information about racial classification, and links to related sites are available.

International Council for Canadian Studies
http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/

"The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) is a federation of twenty national and multi-national Canadian Studies associations, governed by an Executive Council and an elected four-member Executive Committee. Its mandate is to promote and support research, education and publications in all fields of Canadian Studies and in all countries." This site contains information about the federation and links to its members Web sites, scholarship and fellowship information, and links to resources related to Canadian Studies.

International Interracial Association
http://www.i3n.net/

This association is intended for people who are interested in "improving racial and cultural unity through supportive discussion," with a focus on interracial/cultural individuals and families, people who are involved in interracial/cultural relationships, and those who have an interest in interracial/cultural issues.

The website offers "a calendar of events worldwide, a discussion forum, a listing of contributing members, extensive resources, success stories, and a 'what's new' section to keep you informed of [the] latest developments."

National Association for Ethnic Studies
http://www.ethnicstudies.org/

"The National Association for Ethnic Studies was founded in 1972. It provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars and activists concerned with the national and international dimensions of ethnicity. The Association welcomes scholars and teachers at all educational levels, students, libraries, civic and governmental organizations, and all persons interested in ethnicity, ethnic groups, intergroup relations, and the cultural life of ethnic minorities. As a non-profit corporation, NAES provides a vehicle for interested members and donors to promote responsible scholarship and advocacy in the diverse fields of enquiry which constitute ethnic studies." Website includes information on memberships, conferences, publications, governing bodies, and ethnic studies programs.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange
http://www.pieusa.org/

"Pacific Intercultural Exchange-USA has dedicated itself to breaking down barriers to communication and building bridges among the cultures of the world through the medium of international student exchange. P.I.E.-USA believes that only through knowledge can the fear of the unknown be eliminated and true cooperative unity be achieved."

Project Race
http://www.projectrace.com/

"Project RACE advocates for multiracial children and adults through education, community awareness and legislation. Our main goal is for a multiracial classification on all school, employment, state, federal, local, census and medical forms requiring racial data." The Website contains regular updates from the legislative front, a history of the organization, news, and membership information.

Resource Center of The Americas
http://www.americas.org/

"The Resource Center of The Americas is a Minnesota-based nonprofit of more than 1,300 members, which provides educational resources, link individuals and grass-roots groups across national borders, and reveal the lopsided power relations within and between the Americas. The Center informs readers about indigenous rights, military repression, the environment, the global economy and democracy in both the developing and industrialized worlds."

Society for Ethnomusicology
http://www.indiana.edu/~ethmusic/

The society was founded in 1956 to "promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. (It is) multidisciplinary in concept and worldwide in scope." Information included here on meetings and membership, also graduate programs and recent issues of the society's journal, online, and other ethnomusicology links. There are restricted areas for members.

The Southern Poverty Law Center
http://www.splcenter.org/

"The Southern Poverty Law Center is a non-profit organization that combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation. Its programs include Teaching Tolerance and the Intelligence Project, which incorporates Klanwatch and the Militia Task Force. The Center also sponsors the Civil Rights Memorial which celebrates the memory of 40 individuals who died during the Civil Rights Movement." The site includes extensive information about the Center's programs.

Anti-Defamation League
http://www.adl.org/

"Fighting anti-Semitism and bigotry here and abroad, the Anti-Defamation League probes the roots of hatred against Jews and serves as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement agencies and the public at large." The ADL works to expose and prevent bigotry and discrimination of all kinds against all people, with a special focus on anti-semitism. This site contains a newsletter, briefing information on a number of social issues, and special reports.

Association of American Cultures
http://www.taac.com/

"TAAC is a national arts service organization whose purpose is to act as an advocacy force to support artists and arts organizations who are using the arts to preserve their culturally specific idenitities."