1999/08/11 - Common Courage Press
:: We offer a selection of left-wing political literature published by us (in Maine) and by other publishers; titles include those of Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Gore Vidal, and Norman Solomon, while subjects rage from feminist topics and minority issues to corporate crime, media objectivity, and toxins in food. Order books directly over the phone: 1-800-497-3207.
Mitsubishi Watch
:: News, analysis and commentary based on published and unpublished material and personal experience related to unethical behavior of Mitsubishi group of companies. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; workplace democracy; consumer protection; equal rights; forests; labor; minorities; racism. Location: Berkeley, CA 94702.
Clarity Press, Inc.
:: Publisher of quality titles on US minority and
international human rights issues. Issues: minorities; human rights; African-Americans;
American Indians; international law Location: Atlanta, GA 30305.
News and Letters Committees
:: Marxist-Humanist organization, founded by Raya Dunayevskaya, publishes paper with voices of revolt unseparated from a philosophy of liberation. Issues: transformation; Marxist-Humanism; labor; youth; women; minorities; philosophy; revolution. Location: Chicago, IL 60605.
First Run / Icarus Films
:: The leading distributor for documenaty films and videos. Issues: film; Social, African-American, Jewish, Foreign Location: New York, NY 11021.
Under One Sky
:: Formerly known as the Melungeon Information Exchange, this online journal is a key voice in the emerging multi-ethnic Melungeon movement. Issues: minorities; Multi-ethnic; racism; Appalachia; Romani; Gypsies; Portuguese; Turks; Turkish; Kentucky; Tennessee; North Carolina; South Carolina; Pamunkey; Indian; Spanish; colonial; English; conquistadors; Cherokee; Wise Virginia. Location: Alcoa, TN 37701.
Books to Prisoners
:: Since 1979, Books to Prisoners has given free books to men and women in U.S. prisons. We are 100% volunteer, 100% not-for-profit. Please give us your volunteer hours, paperback books, money, and stamps. Thank you and peace. Issues: prisons; Books; education; minorities; Black; prisoner; rights; justice; free. Location: Seattlew, WA 98114p.
African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO
1400 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005-2403 Phone: (202)789-1020
Affiliate: African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; justice; peace; jobs; minorities; conflict resolution; unions. Description: "Greater solidarity with labor in the Black community and more attention to that community's concerns within the labor movement are the goals. Reporting on cooperative work with groups such as the NAACP and on upcoming meetings on labor-Black issues is included in this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): J. Sarr Price: Free. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1965. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
African National Congress of South Africa
801 Second Ave., #405
New York, NY 10017-4706 Phone: (212)490-3487
Affiliate: African National Congress of South Africa. Issues: Third World; South Africa. Description: "Democracy through majority rule in South Africa is advocated in the dozen-odd pages of this newspaper. A political solution to the problem of white minority rule over the Black South African majority is preferred." - C.Canan Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 26/yr. Established: 1981. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Affirmative Action, Inc.
8356 Olive Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63132-2814 Phone: (800)537-0655
Affiliate: Affirmative Action, Inc. Issues: justice; labor; minorities; disabled; jobs. Description: Each issue has 300 positions at a professional level (most requiring advanced study) available to minorities, veterans, and the handicapped; listings are advertisements placed by employers with affirmative action programs. Contacts(s): Warren H. Green (Editor) Page#: 50. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 55M. Fax: (314)997-1788. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1400 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005
Affiliate: AFL/CIO. Description: See AALC REPORTER. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; minorities; press; film. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 545
Tuscon, AZ 85702-0545 Phone: (415)346-8031
Issues: arts; justice; Native Americans; culture; minorities; activism. Description: Supports community cultural participation; believes in cultural pluralism; understands the necessity to integrate the struggles for cultural and political, and economic democracy in the US. The initiatives for cultural democracy take place on a grassroots level in communities, neighborhoods, and among activist artists and other progressive cultural workers. Preserving local cultures is the task of architects, planners, activists, artists and all progressives. Other Resources: Publishes a membership directory and quarterly magazine, CULTURAL DEMOCRACY. Dues: $25, $50/organization. Office Address: Fools Paradise, Pawnee, IL 62558. Contact: Ron Sakolski Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 545
Tuscon, AZ 85702-0545
Affiliate: Alliance for Cultural Democracy. Issues: justice; arts; politics; Native peoples; culture; activism; minorities; networking. Description: Includes the names, addresses, phone numbers, and areas of interest of 272 cultural activists. Areas include: arts administration, cultural organizer, political activist, networker, healer therapist, crafts person, video multi-media, radio, writer, dance, community center, theater, storyteller, music, film, mail art, photography, publications, visual arts, and education. Contacts(s): Ron Sakolsky Published Date: 1990. Page#: 42. Frequency: 2/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Alliance of Third World Journalists
Box 43208
Washington, DC 20010-9208 Phone: (202)462-8197
Affiliate: National Alliance of Third World Journalists. Issues: Third World; media; jsutice; minorities; press. Description: "Journalists of color have united to advance effectively the cause of people's journalism for Third World countries. They are proudly partisan, publicizing the truth about South Africa and in the same issue exposing bias in Boston journalism. The 28-page issue reviews and covers the personalities and institutions of journalism in a professional style." - C.Canan Contacts(s): John Woodford Page#: 28. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1981. Office Address: 1419 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
Box 33109
Baltimore, MD 21218-0401 Phone: (301)243-2471
Affiliate: Alternative Press Center. Issues: media; arts; justice; politics; press; culture; minorities; alternative party. Description: A subject index to over 350 alternative and radical periodicals. Each issue contains over 12,000 citations and includes book reviews, film reviews, and record reviews. The format is easy-to-understand. The topics covered include: Native Americans, Blacks, Women, the Left, Gays & Lesbians, New Age politics and more. A collective. Contacts(s): Peggy D'Adamo, Liz O'Lexa Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Other Formats: Mailing labels available. Office Address: 1443 Gorsuch Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
15 Union Square
New York, NY 10003-3316 Phone: (212)242-0700
Issues: labor; health; justice; unions; minorities; occupational safety. Description: This union is trying to make working conditions for textile workers better. It attempts to bring fair employment, occupational safety, and improved health benefits into the textile and clothing industry. Other Resources: National Labor Committee in Support of Human Rights in El Salvador and CLUW NEWS. Contacts(s): Jack Sheinkman (President), Dave Dyson Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20008-1158 Phone: (202)244-2990
Issues: peace; justice; conflict resolution; minorities; racism. Description: The largest Arab-American organization in the country. It is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the civil and legal rights of people of Arab descent, including resistance to racism, discrimination, and stereotyping of Arab-Americans. ADC has over 25,000 members organized into 70 chapters throughout North America. Other Resources: Publishes ADC TIMES, a monthly membership newsletter; sends action alerts; makes available speakers, films, publications and other resources; sponsors two-month summer internships in DC and for college students in other ADC offices. Dues: $25, $20/students, $35/family. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7471
Minneapolis, MN 55407-0471
Issues: justice; racism; minorities; sexism Description: Anti-racist skinheads and others join together to fight discrimination of all forms. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 19864
San Diego, CA 92119 Phone: (619)287-7926
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Publishes previously neglected areas of African-American history and culture for a multicultural audience. Provides background information for study, research and political action. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
25 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-2892
Issues: feminism; justice; spiritual; education; environment; global understanding; minorities. Description: General nonfiction: women's studies; liberal religion; Asian, African-American, Jewish, and Native American studies; gay and lesbian issues; philosophy; and current affairs. Series include: Black Women Writers and Asian Voices (fiction series); Night Lights (multi-cultural children's books); Concord Library (environmental series); Men and Masculinity Series (nonfiction) and the Barnard New Women Poets Prize Winner Series. Other Resources: Published GLOBAL ECOLOGY HANDBOOK. Contacts(s): Lauren Bryant (Senior Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 199
Devon, PA 19333 Phone: (610) 993-3344
Issues: justice; spiritual; health; Native Americans; minorities. Contacts(s): Sun Bear Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
235 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017-5703
Issues: economics; community investment. Description: Articles for small businesses, minority businesses, and businesses owned by women. Contacts(s): John F. Robinson (Publisher) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Hispanic Research Center
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2702 Phone: (602)965-3867
Issues: justice; arts; literture; minorities. Description: Marketing over 600 titles a year, the press is the nation's largest publisher and distributer of United States Hispanic literature focusing on the 3 largest groups of United States Hispanics: Chicanos/Mexican Americans, Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. The press publishes a book series entitled CHICANO CLASSICS/ CLASICOS CHICANOS, which reprints important works. Fax: (602)965-8309. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee
175 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10010-7703 Phone: (212)673-2040
Affiliate: National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee. Issues: justice; civil rights; civil liberties; minorities. Description: "Activists on the front lines of defense of the Bill of Rights explain strategies for defending these basic rights. The magazine ranks with the ACLU periodical Civil Liberties in effectively organizing for these rights. Highly recommended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeff Kisseloff Price: $25/ea. Frequency: Annual. Established: 1951. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
601 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005-2319 Phone: (213)487-5590
Affiliate: Constitutional Rights Foundation. Issues: justice; education; civil rights; civil liberties; minorities; students. Description: "Civil liberties are defended, with direct references and quotes from the US Constitution, for the benefit of school students. Minority rights are often highlighted in this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Marshall Croddy Price: Free. Subscriptions: Free to educators. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1967. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; urban; politics; minorities; networking; activism. Description: Information sources on a variety of aspects of Black American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspapers, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; traditionally Black colleges and universities; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants and scholarships; Black studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies. Black religious organizations. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 10/89. Page#: 425. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1240 S. Broad St.
New Orleans, LA 70125-2091
Issues: education; justice; students; minorities. Description: Articles on experiences of African-American students, careers, and how-to subjects. Contacts(s): K. Kazi-Ferrouillet (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
130 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10011-4306 Phone: (212)242-8000
Issues: justice; economics; politics; education; arts; minorities; science; culture. Description: Articles on money management, careers, political issues, entrepreneurship, high technology, and lifestyles for black professionals. Profiles. Contacts(s): Earl Graves (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
2025 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2001 Phone: (202)466-2753
Issues: media; justice; arts; film; minorities. Description: "Black-produced cinema and films of interest to Black people are the focus. It is the fanciest of the progressive film reviews and is full of social and ethnic themes." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Nicholson Publisher: Sojourner Publications. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $10, $20 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
333 N. 12th St.
Springfield, IL 62702-5516
Issues: media; justice; minorities; broadcasting. Description: News from the anchor station of the Black Liberation pirate radio network. Contacts(s): Mbanna Kantako Page#: 3. Price: Donation. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Jerod Pore.
Allen Publishing
33 W. Lancaster Ave. #201
Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: (215)642-8347
Issues: justice; media; arts; film; press; minorities. Description: Listing of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs and videos pertaining to Afro-Americans. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $25.95. Fax: (215)642-8347. Type: reference; directory. Source: SPC.
Box 6746
Athens, GA 30604 Phone: (404)543-3274
Issues: justice; education; minorities. Description: The press provides publications dealing with the history, culture and definational contributions of Africans to world civilizations. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
501 Oneida Pl. NW
Washington, DC 20011-2038 Phone: (202)291-4373
Issues: justice; urban; politics; minorities; networking; activism. Description: 3,000+ organizations especially relevant to or comprised primarily of Black Americans, including adoption agencies, business, bar associations, colleges, public administrators, book publishers, church denominations, financial institutions, hospitals, museums, embassies and consulates, and others: includes Blacks in federal elected and appointed positions; individuals chosen for their prominence in athletics, entertainment, and politics. Classified by line of business or activity. Contacts(s): R. Benjamin, Jacqueline L. Johnson (Publishers) Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 285. Price: $50/ea. + $1.50 shipping. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 25M. Labels: 150. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 2869
Oakland, CA 94609 Phone: (510)547-6633
Issues: justice; minorities; racism. Description: "Anyone interested in the theory and practice of the Black civil rights movement will benefit from this well-written and exciting journal. Writers for The Black Scholar include some of the most struggle-tempered veterans as well as younger activists and intellectuals. It is a basic selection for its specialty." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Robert Chrisman Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $25, $35 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
Student Center, Rm. SC06
Graduate Ctr., 33 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212)642-2545
Issues: justice; racism; minorities. Description: Seeks to find mays to minimize the effects of racism in New York and provide a foundation for challenging racism in an ongoing, thoughtful way. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
11601 Wilshire Blvd., #400
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1740
Issues: environment; economics; politics; education; urban; arts; bioregional; conservation; childhood; minorities; culture. Description: Features, with a California focus, on politics, business, environmental issues, ethnic diversity, travel, style, fashions, restaurants, the arts, and sports. Service pieces, profiles, and well-researched investigative articles. Contacts(s): Rebecca Levy (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 1640, Cathedral Station
New York, NY 10025-1560 Phone: (212)666-5924
Issues: peace; Third World; politics; justice; labor; feminism; activism; disarmament. Description: Founded in 1982 to organize Western peace activists to defend the rights of independent movements in the East and to enlist East bloc activists to oppose US policy in Latin America and elsewhere. Maintains network of contacts in East European environmental, labor, women's, minority, and peace movements; expanding to include contacts in Central America, Africa, Asia, and Middle East. Other Resources: Publishes PEACE AND DEMOCRACY NEWS provides information and contacts to US journalists, activists, academics for citizen-based democratic social change movements in Eastern Europe and the USSR and vice versa, organizes seminars and forums. Contacts(s): Joanne Landy (Executive Director), Thomas Harrison (Associate Director) Established: 1982. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 277
Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: (919)560-2738
Issues: justice; feminism; arts; minorities; literature. Description: A small press and literary organization founded by Judy Hogan, whose mission was publication of quality, non-stereotyping literature (particularly work of women and minorities). Now run by volunteer board and editorial committee. Fax: (919)942-7374. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 2783
40 Plumpton Street
Boston, MA 02208-2783
Issues: feminism; justice; education; politics; minorities. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with women's issues, minority studies, history and government topics. Distribution markets: bookstores, schools, colleges, and public libraries. Contacts(s): Sasha Alyson (Manager) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
Action for Community Empowerment
126 West 119th St.
New York, NY 10026-1306
Affiliate: Action for Community Empowerment. Issues: justice; politics; urban; economics; community investment; minorities. Description: Community news and profiles from Harlem. Contacts(s): Kecia Cole (Editor) Price: Free. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007-3626 Phone: (202)342-0519
Issues: economics; demographics; politics; minorities; poverty; community investment. Description: For two-and-one-half decades with support of individuals and institutions who believe that poor people can help themselves, the Center has been helping people build strong communities. While organizing poor communities is an essential step toward changing those communities, the impact of national policies cannot be ignored. As a result, the center has always worked both to increase or protect the resources available to poor communities and to ensure that those resources are used effectively. Other Resources: See COMMUNITY CHANGE newsletter under periodicals. Contacts(s): Pablo Eisenberg (President), Don Elmer (San Francisco Trainer) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016-5690 Phone: (202)885-9100
Issues: justice; urban; spiritual; politics; peace; Third World; disarmament; hunger; development; interfaith. Description: Research center for theology and public policy in five areas: disarmament, health care, urban issues, minority rights, world political economy; emphasis on North/South relations and world hunger. Contacts(s): James Nash (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1218 East 21st St.
Oakland, CA 94606-3132 Phone: (510)533-7583
Issues: Third World; justice; labor; minorities. Description: Research and training organization which trains and places labor and community organizers and researches issues which disproportionately affect people of color in the US. Other Resources: See ACTIVIST GUIDE TO RELIGIOUS FUNDERS (directory); THIRD FORCE and MINORITY TRENDSLETTER (periodicals). Contacts(s): Francis Calpotura, Rincu Sen (Codirectors) Additional Address: 1201 G. Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Sonia Pena (Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Community Renewal Society
332 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4301 Phone: (312)427-4830
Affiliate: Community Renewal Society. Issues: economics; urban; politics; justice; poverty; minorities. Description: Investigative monthly covering social, economic, and political issues in Chicago. Focuses on race and poverty. Subscriptions: $38/yr. Frequency: Monthly. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
Partisan Defense Committee
Box 99, Canal Street Station
New York, NY 10013-0099 Phone: (212)406-4252
Affiliate: Partisan Defense Committee. Issues: justice; minorities; racism; political prisoners. Contacts(s): Deborah Mackson (Executive Director), Paul Cooperstein (Secretary) Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1501 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1401 Phone: (202)387-5000
Issues: justice; health; minorities; public health; welfare rights. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
332 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4301
Issues: economics; politics; urban; justice; poverty; minorities. Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
School for Housing Organizers
47 Ann St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10038-2408 Phone: (212)964-7200
Affiliate: School for Housing Organizers. Issues: justice; urban; demographics; minorities; housing. Description: Offers classes and workshops to a wide variety of activist groups, from tenant and neighborhood associations to labor unions and senior citizens groups. Subjects include developing strategies for Housing Court, enforcing tenant's rights and organizing an effective tenant association. Emphasis is placed on identifying tenant leaders who are dedicted to organizing and developing leadership skills in other people. Contacts(s): Anne Pasmanick (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
7514 Kensington St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-3224 Phone: (412)371-1000
Issues: peace; justice; urban; conflict resolution; racism; minorities. Description: CRCI seeks to be a clearinghouse or resource center assisting everyday people who are working on resolving conflict in their own communities. Specifically, they are concerned with neighborhood disputes and racial, ethnic and religious conflict. Other Resources: Publishes a journal, CONFLICT RESOLUTION NOTES. Extensive library on conflict resolution, annotated index for sale. Book: THE MOVE CRISIS IN PHILADELPHIA: EXTREMIST GROUPS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ($9.95 + $1.50 postage). Contacts(s): Paul Wahrhaftig Subscriptions: Membership. Fax: (412)371-1000. Web or BBS: ConflictNet (PeaceNet). E-Mail: 'crcii'. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1225 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-3914 Phone: (202)371-1091
Issues: justice; spiritual; politics; economics; faith; minorities. Description: An organization dealing with the role of blacks in todays social, economic, and political environment. Contacts(s): Dr. Elisha Byrd Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1004 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
H2-344 House Annex II
Washington, DC 20003-2142 Phone: (202)675-6730
Issues: urban; agriculture; justice; racism; lobbying; welfare rights; rural communities; minorities. Description: Seeks to preserve our national commitment to fair treatment for urban and rural America, the elderly, students, small businessmen and women, middle and low income wage earners and the economically disadvantaged. Engaged in public policy analysis, legislative education and research. Started by 13 Black members of the House to strengthen their effort to address legislative concerns of minorities. Full employment to welfare reform, South Africa to human rights, minority business to education. Other Resources: Publishes magazine, POINT OF VIEW. Contacts(s): Julian C. Dixon (President), Ron V. Dellums (Chairman), (202)226-7790. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2071
Silver Spring, MD 20915 Phone: (301)649-5123
Issues: justice; arts; education; minorities. Description: Founded with private funds to publish books relating to the African-American experience, in the national and worlld context. Specialty is political non-fiction. Emphasis on constructive and instructive material. Established: 1982. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
1730 K St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20006-3868 Phone: (202)223-4735
Affiliate: Council for Urban Economic Development. Issues: urban; economics; politics; justice; community investment; planning; minorities. Description: Approximately 1,000 economic development professionals working in local and state governments; private sector professionals and corporations; local and community development corporations; neighborhood and manpower groups. Contacts(s): Cynthia Vaugh (Editor) Published Date: 1/90. Page#: 100. Price: $100/ea. Circulation: 1.6M. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
239 Wynsum Ave.
Merrick, NY 11566-4725 Phone: (516)868-5635
Issues: education; arts; literture; minorities. Description: Started as an Institute at Long Island University's Brooklyn Center. Evolved to an independent, alternative, educational, literary arts publisher focusing on traditionally neglected languages and cultures - multicultural, multiethnic, multilingual and multimedia. Fax: (516)379-1901. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Alliance for Cultural Democracy
Box 545
Tuscon, AZ 85702-0545 Phone: (217)498-8497(H)
Affiliate: Alliance for Cultural Democracy. Issues: arts; justice; culture; activism; Native Americans; minorities. Description: Culture is an essential human need and each person and community has a right to a culture or cultures of their choice; all communities should have equitable access to the material resources of the commonwealth for their cultural expression; cultural values and policies should be decided in public debate with the guaranteed participation of all communities; the government does not have the right to favor one culture over another. This magazine's goal is to express fully this conviction. Contacts(s): Ron Sakolsky (Editorial Coordinator), (217)786-6310(O). Publisher: Inkworks Press. Page#: 24. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: $2.50ea/24. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Dues: $25-40/yr. Office Address: Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL 62794-9243. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
201 S. Main St.
Box 340
Chamberlain, SD 57325-1420
Issues: justice; spiritual; education; Native American; minorities; philanthropy. Contacts(s): Joseph E. Morrison (Executive Director) Type: organization; FOU:. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4627
Carson, CA 90749-4627 Phone: (213)778-0522
Issues: environment; economics; recycling. Description: "'A' certified by Cordoba as a small, disadvantaged minority company. We extend the life of laser printer toner cartridges, save you 50% and eliminate 5 lbs. of solid waste from our landfills. Our low prices include recycling toner cartridges, preventative maintenance, computerized scheduling, delivery and 200% unconditional guarantee." Type: business; computer. Source: Eco-Expo.
180 Varick St. #12th Flr.
New York, NY 10014-4606 Phone: (212)962-0390
Issues: politics; Democratic Socialism. Description: A national political organization committed to building a broad progressive alliance of unions, minorities, feminists, peace activists, gays/lesbians, and community organizations. DSA is committed to implementing an agenda of social justice, economic democracy, a democratic foreign policy and racial and sexual equality. A 5000+ member organization with 40 local chapters. DSA works for immediate reforms of America's social, economic, and political systems, as well as to promote socialist ideals. Other Resources: DSA-YS is the largest multi-issue radical student and youth organization in the country. See THE ACTIVIST; ECOSOCIALIST REVIEW. DEMOCRATIC LEFT; RELIGIOUS SOCIALISM; COMMONWEALTH REPORT; and DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPORT & REVIEW (periodicals). Contacts(s): Patrick Lacefield Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 021535
Juneau, AK 99802-1535 Phone: (907)586-6014
Issues: justice; peace; Third World; refugees; minorities; Native Americans; indigenous peoples. Description: This press produces reference and scholarly books. Books range from a study of Alaska place names to resources for Hispanics but are centered most broadly on ethnic and minority populations and refugees. Other Resources: See HISPANIC RESOURCE DIRECTORY; and, REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT RESOURCE DIRECTORY under reference section. Contacts(s): Alan Edward Schorr (Editorial Director/Publisher) Fax: (907)463-6780. Established: 1986. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Howard University School of Divinity Research Center
1400 Shepherd St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-3023 Phone: (202)686-2255
Issues: justice; spiritual; interfaith; minorities. Description: Approximately 900 African American religious denominations; resource and service agencies that serve the African American community; religious educational institutions, research organizations, and professional religious organizations; African American colleges and universities founded by religious bodies; African American religious scholars. Contacts(s): Dr. Wardell J. Payne (Research Director) Publisher: Howard University Press. Published Date: 1990. Page#: c400. Fax: (202)686-2255. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Reference Service Press
1100 Industrial Rd., #9
San Carlos, CA 94070-4131
Issues: education; justice; minorities. Description: 2,000+ financial aid programs and awards available to members of minority groups; includes scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships; state government agencies with related information. Contacts(s): Gail Ann Schlachter (Editor) Publisher: Reference Service Press. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: c525. Price: $45/ea. + $2.50 shipping. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (415)594-0743. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Philip Morris Companies, Inc.
120 Park Ave., 24th Fl.
New York, NY 10017-5523
Issues: justice; urban; minorities; networking. Description: Approximately 160 Hispanic organizations arranged alphabetically and indexed by organization name, geography, and subject. Publisher: Philip Morris Companies, Inc. Published Date: 9/89. Page#: c95. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (212)907-5396. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Haworth Press, Inc.
10 Alice St.
Binghamton, NY 13904-1503 Phone: (607)722-5857
Issues: health; justice; counseling; psychology; self-help. Description: "and Their Clients"; includes agencies, hotlines, and organizations providing information and services to children, youth, minorities, the handicapped, senior citizens, families of the mentally retarded, homeless, women, and others with special social or emotional needs. Includes agency, hotline, or organization name, address, phone. Contacts(s): Robert L. Barker (Editor) Publisher: Haworth Press, Inc. Page#: 165. Price: $24.95/ea. Fax: (607)772-1424. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
Department of Urban Development
Washington, DC 20425 Phone: (202)376-8128
Affiliate: Department of Urban Development. Issues: urban; justice; demographics; economics; minorities; housing; racism. Description: 1,500+ private fair housing organizations offering counseling and legal assistance to minorities who are victims of discrimination or are searching for fair housing in their area; 160 community housing resource boards (CHRB) funded by the Department of Urban Development. Published Date: 1986. Page#: 175. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Garrett Park Press
Box 190F
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: About 2,000 private and governmental agencies offering financial aid, employment assistance, and career guidance programs for minorities. Contacts(s): Willi L. Johnson (Editor) Publisher: Garrett Park Press. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 300. Price: $27/ea., prepaid; $30/billed. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
National Training & Information Center
810 North Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622-4103 Phone: (312)243-3035
Issues: economics; urban; justice; minorities; community investment. Contacts(s): Roger Kerson (Editor) Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $15 individuals; $30 institutions. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
3124 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705-1823 Phone: (510)649-1895
Issues: environment; politics; peace; activism; nonviolence. Description: Seeks to build a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, cultural, peace and social justice, anti-intervention, community and minority organizations and groups, and develop an ecological sustainable future dedicated to nonviolence and an alternative community based on nonhierarchical authority that is neither capitalist nor state socialism. Famous for their Wall St. actions. Other Resources: A monthly Network paper and the Community Action Network Bulletin Board (BBS). Contacts(s): Stephen Other Formats: BBS: (510) 843-8788. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: Third World; demographics; justice; press; film; minorities. Description: Non-print and print sources of information about ethnic groups representing more than 90 countries, regions, and language groups; includes associations, fraternal and religious organizations, tourist offices, festivals, fairs, libraries, museums, periodicals, book dealers, and sources of audiovisual materials. Omits Blacks, American Indians, and Eskimos, who are considered to be well-covered elsewhere. Arranged by ethnic group. Contacts(s): Paul Wasserman, Alice E. Kennington (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 8/83. Page#: c1,400. Price: $175/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
130 W. 25th St., 8th Fl.
New York, NY 10001-7406 Phone: (212)633-6700
Affiliate: Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting. Issues: media; politics; media watch; press; government accountability. Description: This newsletter offers well-documented criticism in an effort to correct media bias. In particular, Extra! scrutinizes media practices that slight public interest and minority viewpoints, writing articles on bias, media mergers, censored news, press/state cronyism and right-wing inroads into the media. Contacts(s): Jeff Cohen (Executive Director), Tiffany Devitt, (202)332-FAIR. Page#: 20. Bulk Prices: 25% off/24. Subscriptions: $30/yr.; $40 instittion. Frequency: 8/yr. Circulation: 100M. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Mott Foundation Building, #1200
Flint, MI 48502 Phone: (313)238-5651
Affiliate: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Issues: economics; philanthropy. Description: About 350 grants awarded in the fiscal year prior to publication arranged in separate sections for grants over and under $15,000, then in topical categories (youth employment, minority higher education, environment, arts, community education programs, economic revitalization). Contacts(s): Judy Samelson (Director of Communications) Published Date: 6/91. Page#: c300. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
130 W. 25th St., 8th Fl.
New York, NY 10001-7406 Phone: (212)633-6700
Issues: media; politics; economics; media watch; press; corporate responsibility; government accountability. Description: Media watch group. Monitors and challenges bias in the daily press, networks, PBS. The national media watch group offers well-documented criticism in an effort to correct bias and imbalance. FAIR focuses public awareness on the narrow corporate ownership of the press, the media's persistent Cold War assumptions and their insensitivity to women, labor, minorities, and other public interest constituencies. Advocates greater media pluralism. Other Resources: EXTRA! newsletter and FAIR RESOURCE LISTS, a mini-directory of resources, general factoids, and alternative press. Contacts(s): Jeff Cohen (Executive Director), (202)332-FAIR. Fax: (212)727-7668. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
All-Peoples Congress; People's Anti-War Movement
Box 1819, Madison Sq. Station
New York, NY 10159-1819 Phone: (212)741-0633
Affiliate: All-Peoples Congress; People's Anti-War Movement. Issues: justice; politics; minorities. Description: "Militant campaigns for rights of people of color, women, and gays are headlined. The draft, imperialism, and poor people's struggles are just three more of the many concerns agitated about by this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Gavrielle Gemma Price: $.25/ea. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Office Address: 146 W. 25th St., New York, NY 10001. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ORGANIZING.
Garrett Park Press
Box 190F
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: In 6 volumes, sources of financial aid for minorities. Volume 1 covers health occupations; volume 2 covers business and law; volume 3 covers education; volume 4 covers engineering and science; volume 5 covers journalism and mass communications; volume 6 covers financial aid for students with any major. Publisher: Garrett Park Press. Published Date: 1989-90. Page#: 60-70 each. Price: Set/$20; Booklets $4/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
3030 Sleep Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
Issues: economics; politics; environment; justice; minorities; bioregional; community investment; activism. Description: Affirms self-rule by urban neighborhoods, rural villages and distinct ethnic groupings, and seeks to break down all big powers into ethnic or bioregional units. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
799 Broadway, #542
New York, NY 10003-6811 Phone: (212)477-3985
Affiliate: Freedomways Association. Issues: justice; politics; minorities; civil rights; activism. Description: "Stimulating in form and educational in essence, it reviews the civil rights movement, national and international. Cultural reviews, inspiring features and an outstanding book notes section make it a foremost review in its field." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Esther Jackson Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $7.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1961. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
100 Manhattan Ave. #1210
Union City, NJ 07087-5242
Issues: justice; feminism; minorities; Native Americans. Description: Vol.1 No.2: Essays and reviews of works by people left out of the baby-boom glory: women, people of color, people of unusual religions. Interview with Robert Siegle, Rastafarians in space, reviews and more reviews. Contacts(s): Philip G. Leggiere Page#: 16. Price: $2.50/ea. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 190
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190 Phone: (301)946-2553
Issues: justice; feminism; education; labor; jobs; minorities. Description: Publishes an impressive array of directories and guidebooks with minorities and women on topics pertaining to career, education, finances and many other concerns. Contacts(s): Robert Calvert, Jr. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 36006
Charlotte, NC 28236-6006
Issues: education; justice; politics; economics; feminism; minorities; networking; fundraising. Description: Embraces African-American organizations, unions, youth, and women's and rural groups. Works with community-based organizations that are involved with specific issues. Workshops offered include fundraising, leadership development, and others. Its ultimate purpose is to increase appreciation for diversity and provide conflict resolution education. Other Resources: See newsletter, GRASSROOTS. Contacts(s): Si Kahn (Director), Tama Okum Established: 1980. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 308
Greenfield Center, NY 12833 Phone: (518)584-1728
Issues: arts; justice; literature; Native Americans; minorities; literature. Description: Founded by Joseph & Carol Bruchac, dedicated to the publication of multi-cultural literature; with particullar emphasis on Native American & Asian American writing. Fax: (518)583-9741. Established: 1971. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Praxis Publications, Inc.
2215 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704-5601
Issues: justice; feminism; minorities; Native Americans. Description: Minority and multicultural organizations and associations involved with the Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities. Contacts(s): Charles Taylor (Publisher) Publisher: Praxis Publications, Inc. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 500. Price: $58/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Other Formats: Diskette. Labels: 60. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Editorial Research Service
Box 2047
Olathe, KS 66051-2047 Phone: (913)829-0609
Issues: politics; peace; justice; feminism; environment; alternative party; anti-authoritarian; activism. Description: A current, comprehensive directory of 3,000+ Socialist, Marxist, Revolutionary, Disarmament, Anti-Nuclear, Ethnic (Minority), Nationalist, Environmentalist, Gay, Feminist, and other "left-wing" organizations, publishers, book dealers, newsletters, and journals in the US and Canada. Listings are coded to indicate special areas of interest and serials are cross-indexed with sponsoring organizations. Other Resources: Updated by the WILCOX REPORT, formerly THE DIRECTORY OF THE AMERICAN LEFT (1984). Contacts(s): Laird Wilcox (Publisher/Editor) Publisher: Editorial Research Service. Published Date: 6/90. Page#: 84. Price: $24.95/ea., postpaid, prepaid. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Publishers Inc.
142 West 72nd St., Suite 9
New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212)769-8022
Issues: arts; justice; minorities. Description: The company's founders Verl Thomas & Bob Gumbs met at a cultural event in Harlem in the mid-eighties. Finding they shared common goals, they decided to form a company, specializing in Black culture, art & history from around the world. Fax: (212)283-4306. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 1306, Canal St. Station
New York, NY 10013-0876 Phone: (212)227-2108
Issues: feminism; justice; arts; media; sexism; racism; film; theater; poetry; minorities. Description: A collectively edited journal of fiction, nonfiction; poetry; art; the visual arts; photography. "All issues are thematic... Since racism comes up everywhere, everyday, in all kinds of situations, used and discussed by everyone, everywhere." Page#: 96. Price: $6.75/ea. Subscriptions: $23 individual; $33 institution. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 8M. Established: 1976. Office Address: 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 3, Box 370
New Market, TN 37820-9803 Phone: (615)933-3443
Affiliate: Highlander Research & Education Center. Issues: politics; justice; demographics; peace; education; activism; minorities; racism; community investment; poverty. Description: "Grassroots community organizing is taught at Highlander for empowerment of working and poor people. Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., were inspired here, and the center continues to inspire common people to organize more effectively for themselves, their neighbors, and their environment." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Miles Horton Price: Free. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1932. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ORGANIZING.
1939 Highlander Way
New Market, TN 37820-4939 Phone: (615)933-3443
Issues: politics; justice; demographics; peace; education; activism; minorities; community investment; poverty. Description: Grassroots community organizing is taught for empowerment of working and poor people. Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., were inspired here, and the center continues to inspire common people to organize more effectively for themselves, their neighbors, and their environment. Provides leadership training among communities in Appalachia and the South. Other Resources: See HIGHLANDER REPORTS under periodicals. Training project: Southern Appalachian Leadership Traininng (SALT). Contacts(s): Dan Gaventa (Director), Larry Wilson Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenwood Press, Inc.
88 Post Rd. W
Westport, CT 06880-4208
Issues: justice; demographics; volunteers; minorities. Description: 200+ national and local Hispanic voluntary organizations and associations in the US, serving chiefly Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban populations. Other Resources: This work is second in the series ETHNIC AMERICAN VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Sylvia Alicia Gonzales (Editor) Publisher: Greenwood Press, Inc., Congressional Information Service, Inc. Published Date: 1985. Page#: c370. Price: $45/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Information sources on varied aspects of Hispanic American life and culture, including national, state, and local organizations; publishers of newspaper, periodicals, newsletters, and other publications and videos; television and radio stations; bilingual programs in elementary/secondary schools; library collections; museums and other cultural institutions; grants/scholarships; Hispanic studies programs and research centers; federal and state government agencies; awards, honors, & prizes. Contacts(s): Darren L. Smith (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 1985. Page#: c370. Price: $69.50/ea. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
The Denali Press
Box 021535
Juneau, AK 99802-1535
Issues: justice; minorities; research; analysis. Description: A comprehensive guide of extensive information on 951 local, regional and national Hispanic organizations, associations, research centers, academic programs, foundations, chambers of commerce, museums, government agencies and other US groups. Main section is arranged by state with data access through a series of fifteen indices and nine appendices (containing an additional 1,300 entries) which are primarily directories. Extensive social, political, and economic statistics in final appendix. Contacts(s): Alan Edward Schorr (Editor) Publisher: Denali Press. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 347. Price: $37.50/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Denali.
Cornell University
1150 Comstock
Ithaca, NY 14853-0001
Issues: health; feminism; racism; sexism; minorities; equal rights; public health. Description: This magazine is well written and provides a forum for issues to be presented from the social impact view. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
School of Interdisciplinary Study
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
Affiliate: School of Interdisciplinary Study. Issues: Third World; justice; minorities; indigenous peoples; Native Americans. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, NYU
70 Washington Sq., S
New York, NY 10012-1019 Phone: (212)998-2633
Affiliate: Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, NYU. Issues: education; labor; justice; media; unions; minorities. Description: "The Bobst Library contains collections relating to people's and labor history. The Bulletin often focuses on a single aspect of the library, with descriptions of their collections and donations policy." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Dorothy Swanson Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1981. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
2614 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55408-1628 Phone: (612)871-7878
Issues: health; justice; urban; substance abuse; minorities. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1785
Palm Springs, CA 92263-1785
Issues: justice; Third World; acism; minorities. Description: "Civil rights for people of color in the US and abroad are advocated. Black, Hispanic, and political prisoner news is of particular importance in this stimulating magazine." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Joe Beaver, Ray Maestas Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
1841 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7603 Phone: (212)757-5339
Affiliate: Council on Interracial Books for Children. Issues: education; justice; arts; minorities; racism; culture. Description: "Book reviews, of course, are the main point here, but this review covers related areas as well. Movie stereotypes, teaching methods, and both suitable and negative selections from culture and education are described as well." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Bradford Chambers Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: $16, $24 institution. Frequency: 8/yr. Established: 1967. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
64 Fulton St., #605
New York, NY 10038-1854 Phone: (212)721-3585
Issues: urban; justice; spiritual; faith; racism; minorities. Description: Founded by a coalition of Jewish writers, professional, religious and labor leaders, educators and community activists. Seeks to be a clear, outspoken Jewish presence in the struggle for racial and economic justice in New York City, to bring issues of racism and social justice to the forefront in the Jewish community, and to cooperate with African-American, Latino, Asian-American and others. Has been in the forefront in addressing such historical issues as Jewish participation in the slave trade. Contacts(s): Marilyn Neimark, Donna Nevel Established: 1990. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Full Employment Action Council/AFL-CIO
815 16th St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)842-7816
Affiliate: Full Employment Action Council/AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; politics; economics; jobs; unions. Description: "These folks know that no unemployment is acceptable, and have many suggestions for moving towards full employment. New bills in Congress, minority youth and new resources are typical article subjects." - C.Canan Contacts(s): J. Scott Price: Free. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1981. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
820 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605-2103
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: A publisher and distributor of books concerned with minority studies and general interest topics. Distribution includes: jobbers, mass markets, and newsstands. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Box 68
Comer, GA 30629-0068 Phone: (706)783-5131
Affiliate: Jubilee Partners. Issues: economics; justice; demographics; cooperatives; community investment; minorities. Description: "Their long-standing promotion of interracial communities and cooperative housing makes their newsletter one worth reading and supporting." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Don Mosley Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
301 Main Street, Suite 22-24
Orange, NJ 07050 Phone: (201)672-7701
Issues: education; justice; children; minorities. Description: Specializes in books & learning materials for children that focus on the African-American experience. Eight titles published, with over 300,000 copies in print., (800)762-7701. Fax: (201)677-7570. Established: 1988. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Pacific Foundation
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; justice; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: Listener-sponsored Pacifica Radio with programs devoted to environment, minorities, politics, literature, music of all sorts, etc. Other Resources: Program Guide magazine with articles. Contacts(s): Marcie Lockwood (Assistant Manager), Richard Wolinsky (Folio Editor) Dues: $45, $25 low income. Tax Status: For Profit. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Women of Color Press
Box 908
Latham, NY 12110 Phone: (518)434-2057
Issues: feminism; justice; arts; literature; minorities. Description: The only publisher in the US committed to publishing & distributing the writing of women of color of all racial/cultural heritages, sexualities, and classes. Established: 1981. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Review Press
2300 Palmer Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone: (412)351-1477
Issues: arts; justice; minorities; literature. Description: Indepedent publishing house specializing in books on Latin-American subjects, most of them translations of Latin-American literary work. Fax: (412)351-6831. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
1501 16th St.
Washington, DC 20036
Issues: health; justice; public health; preventative health; education; minority rights; consumer protection. Description: New national organization concerned about health problems caused by alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. It monitors and opposes the marketing of alcohol and tobacco in practically every corner of the Latin community. Also educates the public about the adverse health consequences of heavy drinking and smoking. Will acheive its goals through publicity, conferences; films, and study guides, and other means. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104-4344 Phone: (205)264-0286
Affiliate: Southern Poverty Law Center. Issues: health; political prisoners; racism; minorities; poverty. Description: "Legal assistance for people of color and poor folks is advocated here. Discouraging the Ku Klux Klan and defending political prisoners are of special importance to the Center." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Morris S. Dees, Jr. Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
1629 K St. NW, #1010
Washington, DC 20006-1602 Phone: (202)667-1780
Affiliate: Religious Action. Issues: justice; feminism; politics; spiritual; racism; minorities; lobbying; equal rights; interfaith. Description: Coordinates civil rights advocacy. A major coalition of concerned organizations. It seeks to advance civil rights for all Americans through investigation and enforcement of federal legislation. "Our goal is to achieve equal rights in a free, plural, democratic society." A national organization represents blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, women, labor, the aged, the handicapped, major religious groups, minority businesses and professions across the country. Contacts(s): Arnold Aronson (Co-founder) Established: 1950. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2716 Fredericksburg St.
San Antonio, TX 78201-4703 Phone: (512)376-6131
Issues: justice; Third World; minorities. Description: This organization analyzes and researches issues effecting Hispanics from immigration to education. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, AVISO; and a magazine, LATINO. Contacts(s): Jose Garcia De Lara (President), Elva Perez Established: 1929. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5341
Chicago, IL 60680-5341
Issues: justice; education; feminism; minorities. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with alternative issues, history, humanities, minority and women's studies. Contacts(s): Gary Sanders (Manager) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
6th & M Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024 Phone: (202)554-9066
Issues: arts; justice; theater; minorities; children. Description: Social outreach company is a leading improvement children/people's theater working with the forgotten people of our community - children, youth, physically and/or mentally disabled people, imprisoned people, and seniors. Contacts(s): Kelly Jerome (Production Coordinator) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3, Prince St. Station
New York, NY 10012-0001
Issues: politics; justice; feminism; anti-authoritarian; minoritiess; racism; sexism. Description: "A revolutionary anarchist monthly with news coverage from around North America. Their prison coverage is provided by the New York Anarchist Black Cross." - Prison News Service. Supplies an equal amount of "love" with articles like "black skinheads speaking-out against sexism", and other tempered and realized material. Though angry, much of the material in this newsletter is surprisingly even-handed. Represents the youth wing of the anarchist movement. Page#: 12. Price: $1.50/ea. Frequency: Monthly. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
634 S. Spring St., 11th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90014-3921 Phone: (213)629-2512
Affiliate: Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Issues: justice; minorities. Description: "MALDEF plays a role for Chicanos similar to the role the NAACP plays for Blacks. Civil rights advancement through legislation, legal actions and other means is provided to make life for these Hispanics better and more fair." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Alicia Maldonado, Antonia Hernandez (President) Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 3/yr. Established: 1973. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
Box 8475
Denver, CO 80201 Phone: (303)299-3365
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Founded to publish affordable information on Black history & accomplishments. Established: 1985. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
225 West Ohio St. #250
Chicago, IL 60610-4119 Phone: (312)645-6010
Issues: education; politics; justice; economics; activism; networking; fundraising; minorities; students. Description: Training sessions with an emphasis on basics, such as organizing, building coalitions, working with existing groups, developing administration and financial systems to support organizational structures. Explores preconditions for social change movements. Offers specific training for minorities and students and published ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, a handbook on the basics of direct action training. Contacts(s): Jackie Kendall (Director) Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
Midwest Migrant Health Information Office
6131 W. Outer Dr., 4th Fl.; National Migrant Worker Council
Detroit, MI 48235-2624
Affiliate: Midwest Migrant Health Information Office. Issues: health; labor; justice; agriculture; public health; farm workers; minorities. Description: About 60 federally funded migrant health clinics in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Arranged geographically by clinic. Languages used in text: English and Spanish. Other Resources: Maps of each state, with location of clinics, major highways, and cities noted. Published Date: 3/91. Page#: 30. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Description: See Directory under same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Minority Business Development Agency
Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202)377-2000
Affiliate: Minority Business Development Agency. Issues: justice; economics; minorities. Description: About 10 regional and district offices of the Minority Business Development Agency; approximately 110 agency-funded minority business development centers which offer business services for a nominal fee to current and prospective minority business operators. Arranged by separate geographical lists for regional office, district offices, and development centers. Page#: c15. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
150 Motor Pkwy., #420
Hauppauge, NY 11788-5108
Issues: education; labor; justice; students; science; minorities. Description: Articles for college students on career opportunities in engineering fields, techniques of job hunting; developments in and applications of new technologies. Interviews. Profiles. Contacts(s): James Schneider (Editor) Publisher: Equal Opportunity Publishers, Inc. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Garrett Park Press
Box 190F
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190 Phone: (301)946-2553
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: 7,700+ groups composed of or intended to serve members of minority groups, including Alaska Natives, American Indians, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asian Americans. Classified by minority group and indexed by organization. Contacts(s): Robert Calvert, Jr. (Editor) Publisher: Garrett Park Press. Published Date: 1987. Page#: c690. Price: $36 prepaid; $40/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: mailing labels. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
c/o Cultural Survival Inc.
46 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-3705
Description: See periodical under same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
c/o Cultural Survival Inc.
46 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-3705 Phone: (617)495-2562
Affiliate: Minority Rights Group. Issues: justice; minorities. Description: "Each issue focuses on one group that is a minority in its country. These objective reports serve to document the status of these groups and cover both new refugees from other countries and natives who are not in the majority." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Sue Roff Price: $3.95/ea. Subscriptions: $15.80/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1965. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
Center for Democratic Renewal
Box 50469
Atlanta, GA 30302-0469 Phone: (404)221-0025
Affiliate: Center for Democratic Renewal. Issues: justice; racism; minorities. Description: "Fighting bigoted violence and curbing the influence of racist hate groups are the purposes. Formerly published by the National Anti-Klan Network, this newsletter is concerned about hate groups across the US." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lynora Williams Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $15, $25 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1968. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
588 Vance Ave
Memphis, TN 38126-2211 Phone: (901)521-1343
Issues: justice; politics; demographics; minorities; poverty. Description: Established to insure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of black citizens; to achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among people of the US; to eliminate racial discrimination. Other Resources: See CRISIS magazine. Contacts(s): J. LeVonne Chambers (Director, Legal Defense /Education Fund), Benjamin Hooks (Executive Director), (212)245-2100. Established: 1909. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004-1701 Phone: (202)626-3120
Affiliate: Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Issues: politics; justice; law; minorities. Description: This organization is comprised of black elected officials. Their goal is to see that the minorities have more of an equal representation in government, both local and federal. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
405 Hilgard
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1301 Phone: (310)825-7941
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: "Similar in purpose to NCBL Notes, this selection covers the genre in a more academic way. Landmark cases concerning equal opportunity, voters' rights and other legal concerns of peoples of color are analyzed." - C.Canan Contacts(s): George Brown Price: $25/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
22 Chapel St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1903
Issues: health; urban; preventive medicine; substance abuse; minorities. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 K St. NW, #500
Washington, DC 20005-2410 Phone: (202)637-8400
Issues: health; justice; urban; family; minorities; seniors. Contacts(s): Samuel J. Simmons Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 S St. NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)381-9177
Issues: economics; demographics; politics; environment; philanthropy. Description: Formed to improve the accountability and accessibility of philanthropic institutions and to increase their responsiveness to groups which are working to achieve social justice, equal opportunity and fair representation for disenfranchised people in our economic and governmental systems (organizations advocating for minorities, women, poor people and the elderly and for consumer, environmental and other public interest causes). Other Resources: See RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPY newsletter. Contacts(s): Robert O. Bothwell (Executive Director), Steve Paprocki (Director, Field Operations) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
810 1st St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4227 Phone: (202)289-1380
Issues: justice; health; politics; minorities; lobbying; activism; public health; AIDS. Description: A resource and information clearinghouse, coordinating body, and funding source for Hispanic organizations. It has 120 affiliations in 21 states. Does research and advocacy in support of all Hispanic minorities, and provides technical assistance and programmatic support to Hispanic communities-based organizations. Other Resources: Seeks to expand and improve AIDS education and services for the Hispanic community. It works with 80 La Raza affiliates nationwide to disseminate AIDS educational materials. Publishes AGENDA bimonthly. Contacts(s): Charles Kamaski, (202)293-4680. Additional Address: AIDS Project, 20 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Norma Lopez, (202)628-9600. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1211 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2701 Phone: (202)659-0006
Issues: justice; feminism; minorities; racism; sexism. Contacts(s): Dorothy Height (President), Gayla Cook Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
31 South Green St.
Baltimore, MD 21298-3138 Phone: (301)328-5170
Issues: justice; racism; minorities. Description: A research and policy organization focusing on the study of violence and intimidation motivated by prejudice. It has published many useful studies about racist programming on cable TV. An excellent source of information on current policy issues such as hate-crimes legislation. Type: organization; institute. Source: Nation.
300 I St. NE, #400
Washington, DC 20002-4389 Phone: (202)544-1076
Issues: health; justice; public health; AIDS; minorities. Description: A coalition of local organizations dealing with AIDS in minority communities. Focuses on empowerment issues and assists community organizations in locating educational and training resources. It publishes monthly reports for its members and others. Contacts(s): Lynelle Johnson Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1700 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-3817 Phone: (202)223-3915
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: See DIRECTORY OF PUERTO RICAN ORGANIZATIONS. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1111 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5603 Phone: (202)898-1604
Issues: justice; urban; politics; racism; minorities. Description: A national interracial, community service organization which uses the tools and methods of social work, economics, law, business management, and other disciplines to secure equal opportunities in all sectors of our society for Blacks and other minorities. It is also a nonpartisan organization. Mission is the elimination of racial discrimination and segregation in this country and achievement of parity for blacks and other minorities in every phase of American life. Contacts(s): John E. Jacob (President), (202)898-1611. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 500 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10021, (212)310-9000. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7738 Bell Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492-8518 Phone: (707)838-6000
Issues: feminism; education; justice; minorities. Description: Multi-cultural educational materials promoting the study of women's history. Teacher training and annual conference. Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
CDE
Box 310551
Atlanta, GA 31131-0551
Issues: justice; media; broadcasting; minorities. Description: About 500 Black-owned radio stations, broadcasting firms, radio stations with Black programming, college radio stations, syndicated radio shows, music organizations, music publications, and other music and broadcasting companies with strong Black influence or ownership. Contacts(s): Charles Edwards (Publisher) Publisher: CDE. Published Date: Fall 1990. Page#: c35. Price: $50/ea. + $2.50 shipping. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Type: media; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
RD 1, Box 375
Cold Brook, NY 13324-9728 Phone: (315)845-8310
Issues: energy; economics; architecture; efficiency; solar. Description: Minority-owned, providing supplies and advice on building your own energy-efficient log home. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: Human rights organizations and black power advocates; African Americans in law, politics; highly capitalized black companies; support programs; predominantly black colleges and universities in the US, community and state colleges with black administrative heads; blacks in the military; outstanding black athletes, literary figures, artists, scientific pioneers, astronauts, scientists, entertainers, publishers, and journalists; leaders of slave revolts in the US, etc. Other Resources: Principal content of publication is an all-in-one resource to significant dates, movements, legislation, and people in African American history and culture in America. Contacts(s): Harry A. Ploski, James Williams (Editors) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 12/89. Page#: c1,625. Price: $110/ea. Frequency: Triennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2355 East 89th Street
Cleveland, OH 44106 Phone: (216)795-7070
Issues: education; justice; minorities; children. Description: To publish paperbacks of the Black experience in America. True stories written primarily for children to give them access to accurate and interesting accounts of the contributions of African-Americans to American history. Established: 1972. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
PO Box 607
Troutdale, OR 97060-0607 Phone: (503)695-2219
Issues: justice; peace; feminsim; minorities. Description: Founded by Maureen R. Michelson. Goal is to create quality books in both content & production. Explores the diversity of human beings through photographs & the written word. Titles have been either chosen or nominated by the American Library Association., (800)695-2219. Fax: (503)695-2219. Established: 1985. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
c/o Human Rights Centre, University
of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur
Ottawa, ON-K1N 6N5 CANADA Phone: (613)564-3492
Affiliate: Human Rights Internet. Issues: justice; indigenous peoples; Native Americans; minorities; racism; political prisoners; sexism. Description: Data included organization name, address, phone, names of principle staff members, publications, whether tax-exempt or registered with United Nations, and brief description of origin, purposes, and programs. Arranged alphabetically and indexed by subject geographic focus. Other Resources: Former title, HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY (1980). Published Date: 1984. Price: $30/ea. Fax: (613)564-4054. Dues: 50% off to subscribers to HRI Reporter. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
930 E. 50th St.
Chicago, IL 60615-2799 Phone: (312)373-3366
Issues: justice; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; racism. Description: Has weekly forums broadcasted on WGCI 1390AM. It encourages everybody to help make a change. BOYCOTT NIKE -- Sells millions of dollars of merchandise to African-Americans without involving these companies or individuals in their operations. Products: All NIKE brand footwear and athletic wear. Other Resources: To protest, write to: NIKE Corp., 9000 S.W. Numbus Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005-7198, (503) 671-6453. Contacts(s): Rev. Willie T. Barrow Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Latino Commission, Democratic Socialists of America
2827 Catania Way
Sacramento, CA 95826-2228 Phone: (916)361-9072
Affiliate: Latino Commission, Democratic Socialists of America. Issues: justice; politics; minorities; Democratic Socialism. Description: "Common concerns of the Hispanic rights movement and democratic socialism are conveyed in Our Struggle. Economic democracy, equality, and self-determination in the nations south of the border and in the barrios of this country are demanded." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Duane Campbell Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4-5/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W
North Hollywood, CA 91604-3504
Affiliate: Pacifica Foundation/Radio. Issues: politics; media; justice; feminism; environment; peace; broadcasting; EQUAL RIGHTS. Description: This catalogue offers Pacifica Radio Archive's best selling tapes. The Archive is the oldest collection of public radio programs in the US. These 30,000 recordings, made by Pacifica and independent producers since 1949, represent a wide range of perspectives on many areas, including African-American history, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director), Karole Selmon (Cassette Assistant) Price: Free. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (818)985-8802. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1949. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2207 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704-1415
Affiliate: Pacific Foundation. Issues: politics; media; arts; broadcasting; music; literature. Description: A public radio station that disseminates a wide variety of perspectives in many areas such as: African-American History, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Fax: (818)985-8802. Established: 1949. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. W
North Hollywood, CA 91604-3504 Phone: (818)506-1077
Affiliate: Pacifica Foundation. Issues: politics; media; broadcasting; culture. Description: This catalogue offers Pacifica Radio Archive's best selling tapes. The Archive is the oldest collection of public radio programs in the US. These 30,000 recordings, made by Pacifica and independent producers since 1949, represent a wide range of perspectives on many areas, including African-American history, the women's movement, contemporary philosophy, arms control, and the environment. Contacts(s): Bill Thomas (Director) Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Other Formats: WELL under 'ppspra'. Fax: (818)985-8802. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'ppspacific'. Established: 1972. Type: media; guide. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
Box 99, Canal Street Station
New York, NY 10013-0099 Phone: (212)406-4252
Issues: justice; minorities; racism; political prisoners. Description: "A class-struggle, non-sectarian legal and social defense organization which champions cases and causes in the interest of the whole of the working people. This purpose is in accordance with the political views of the Sparticist League." Other Resources: A magazine, CLASS-STRUGGLE DEFENSE NOTES. Contacts(s): Deborah Mackson (Executive Director), Paul Cooperstein (Secretary) Type: ORG:. Source: Macrocosm USA.
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3606
Issues: Third World; Africa; indigenous peoples. Description: Quality books by and about African-Americans and Third-World peoples. Contacts(s): Herman C. Gilbert (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
131 Mangels Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131-2832
Issues: peace; spiritual; feminism; justice; economic conversion; interfaith; sexism; minorities. Description: A non-sectarian, multiracial, multi-cultural, national, progressive, political, educational, activist, subscription-based organization that believes in peaceful coexistence, conversion to a peace economy, environmental protection, economic justice, and a world free from war racism, sexism, and ageism. The are determined to make up in numbers what they lack in financial resources. Other Resources: Newsletter, PEOPLE FOR A CHANGE, BUILDING OURSELVES A BASE. Contacts(s): George R. Fouke Dues: $10/yr, half price to the nearly broke. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 237
Youngstown, OH 44501 Phone: (216)783-1269
Issues: arts; justice; minorities; literature. Description: Publishers of annual culture anthologies. The series features specific themes, selected for contemporary cultural relevance, and includes: fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry & art synthesised into a large paperbound anthology. Established: 1975. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
1004 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
H2-344 House Annex II
Washington, DC 20003-2142 Phone: (202)675-6730
Affiliate: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Issues: politics; justice; lobbying; minorities. Description: Magazine that focuses on issues that primarily deal with blacks. The magazine focuses on all issues from the Black point of view. Contacts(s): Julian C. Dixon (President), Ron V. Dellums (Chairman), (202)226-7790. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Poverty & Race Research Action Council
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)387-9887
Issues: justice; urban; demographics; housing; poverty; minorities; immigration. Description: Resource listings as well as essays on issues such as poverty, immigration and housing by academics, others. Contacts(s): Chester Hartman (Executive Director) Price: Free. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
Bulldozer Collective
Box 5052, Station A
Toronto, ON-M5W 1W4 CANADA
Affiliate: Bulldozer Collective. Issues: justice; peace; political prisoners; Native Americans; indigenous peoples; minorities; criminal system. Description: A newspaper focusing chiefly on political prisoners in America and Canada, but not exclusively. Special concern for Native and ethnic peoples. Questions the wisdom and authority of our justice systems and the conditions in which prisoners are kept. Written almost entirely by prisoners, it delivers a perspective of the underclass and other disenfranchised found in no other periodical. Subscriptions: $10 donation/prisoners free. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5600 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1308 Phone: (215)878-4253
Issues: justice; education; urban; spiritual; minorities; interfaith. Description: Emphasis on African and African-American organizing efforts and African-centered education in public schools. Also focuses on the scriptural aspects of organizing. Two annual, week-long training sessions covering the basics of organizing for church- based groups. Contacts(s): Rev. Joseph K. Kakalec S.J. (Executive Director), Eugene Williams (Associate Director) Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
1001 E. Keefe
Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414)265-6217
Issues: education; justice; peace; urban; conflict resolution; childhood; minorities; Native Americans. Description: An independent educational journal/newspaper published by educators in Milwaukee area public schools. Examines a wide scope of problems in today's education, including urban social problems, standardized testing, reading methods, and many issues of interest to parents as well as educators. Other Resources: Publishes magazine, RETHINKING COLUMBUS. Contacts(s): Bob E. Peterson Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $10/yr.; $15 institutions. Frequency: 6/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1986. Type: periodical. Source: Holistic Ed.
Christian Relief Services
632 S. Second St.
Raton, NM 87740-4110
Affiliate: Christian Relief Services. Issues: justice; education; spiritual; Native Americans; youth; minorities; philanthropy; faith. Description: Sponsors of the Pine Ridge Reservation Garden and Nutrition Program. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
685 Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291-4805 Phone: (310)822-9560
Issues: arts; urban; graphics; minorities. Description: Neighborhood Pride: Great Walls Unlimited. The Center's thirteen year history is closely tied to the production of murals in the City of Los Angeles, For the last two years, with funding from the City of Los Angeles, we have commissioned 24 artists to paint mural with the City of Los Angeles through our Neighborhood Pride: Great Walls Unlimited program. We are currently seeking artists for mural projects. Contacts(s): Alan Nakagawa (Community Coordinator), (310)822-9783. Type: organization; center. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
c/o SWEP, Box 42741
Atlanta, GA 30311 Phone: (404)681-3643
Issues: feminism; justice; arts; literature; minorities; racism; sexism. Description: Reports on black women's studies, Afro American and women's literature. Provides an interdisciplinary forum, promotes feminist scholarship, and disseminates new knowledge about Black women to a broad audience. Other Resources: Ask for extension 360. Contacts(s): Patricia Bell Scott (Editor) Page#: 72. Price: $8/ea. Subscriptions: $15, $25 institution. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 656
Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone: (201)548-8600
Issues: education; justice; spiritual; arts; media. Description: "Emphasis on reference books, scholarly monographs, some professional textbooks. Dominant subject ares include: Cinema, women, minorities, music, literature, library science, social work, parapsychology." Contacts(s): Norman Horrocks (Vice President, Editorial), Barbara Lee (Senior Editor) Established: 1950. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
413 E. Chapel Hill St.
Box 3619C
Durham, NC 27701-3303 Phone: (919)683-3016
Affiliate: Center for Community Self-Helf. Issues: economics; urban; demographics; housing; empowerment; cooperatives; community investment. Description: Provides financing for home ownership, minority and women owned businesses, and cooperatively-run businesses in North Carolina. Anyone can join - federally insured deposit accounts. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Council on Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: economics; environment; alternative markets; green consumer. Description: This quick and easy pocket guide rates the makers of over 1800 brand name products on such issues as: environmental record; weapons contracts; South Africa; nuclear power; animal testing; advancement of women and minorities, charitable giving, labor issues, and minority hiring. It allows you to cast your "economic vote" every time you shop. 1991 added 500 new products, expanded environmental section, workplace issues, consumer 800 numbers, and larger type with an easier format. Other Resources: Publishes the BETTER WORLD INVESTMENT GUIDE also. Contacts(s): Jacqueline Gelman (Marketing Director), Leslie Gottlied (Communications Director) Publisher: Ballantine. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 345. Price: $4.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 1,000M+. Fax: (212)420-0988. Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
334 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2604 Phone: (404)522-1420
Issues: justice; urban; demographics; peace; politics; spiritual; education; faith; minorities; lobbying; volunteers; nonviolence; racism; activism; poverty. Description: Founded by the late Martin Luther King to give moral leadership and spiritual leadership toward mass involvement of people to the struggle against racial oppression. Advocates nonviolent direct action. Works through education and social work with the poor. Other Resources: Dozens of projects need volunteers. Contacts(s): Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Rev. Alford E. Love Established: 1957. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Southern Studies
Box 531
Durham, NC 27702-0531 Phone: (919)688-8167
Affiliate: Institute for Southern Studies. Issues: education; justice; analysis; minorities. Description: "Each issue revolves around a theme, which might be media, culture, labor, economics, civil rights, or any other subject of importance to the people's public interest in the Southern US. The issues are carefully compiled to stand on their own and are often kept for future re-reading and reference." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Bob Hall, Eric Bates (Editors) Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 7.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice
Box 811
Birmingham, AL 35201-0811 Phone: (205)776-7874
Affiliate: Southern Organizing Committee for Economic & Social Justice. Issues: justice; politics; labor; demographics; activism; racism; minorities; poverty. Description: "Race issues, the labor movement, the environment and poor people's concerns are all noted in Southern Fight-Back. The periodical is a fine vehicle for regional organizing, promoting rallies, demonstrations, voting, and other methods of achieving social and economic well-being for people in the region it covers." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Anne Braden Price: Free. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ORGANIZING.
1001 S. Hull St.
Montgomery, AL 36104-5141 Phone: (205)264-0286
Issues: justice; education; racism; minorities; poverty. Description: Established to define and defend through education and litigation the legal rights of poor people. Other Resources: Published KLANWATCH INTELLIGENCE REPORT for law enforcement officials. Other reports available to the public. See LAW REPORT (periodicals). Contacts(s): Morris S. Dees, Jr. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 9275
Berkeley, CA 94709 Phone: (415)655-8036
Issues: arts; justice; minorities; literature. Description: A division of Tonatiuh-Quinto Sol International, Inc. founded to promote the literary works of Chicano writers. Publishers of eclectic Chicano literature with 18 titles available. Fax: (415)601-6938. Established: 1969. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Center for Third World Organizing
1218 East 21st St.
Oakland, CA 94606-3132
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: "An organizing perspective on issues and actions in communities of color." Includes news, analysis and commentary. Subscriptions: $22; $55 institutions. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
Alternative Media Information Center
39 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10011-7489 Phone: (212)929-2663
Affiliate: Media Network. Issues: Third World; justice; demographics; media; environment; Native Americans; minorities; indigenous peoples; activism; film. Description: A guide to the best films and videotapes on issues affecting Asian, Black, Latino, and Native American communities, selected from hundreds of titles by a panel of civil rights activists and media professionals. More than 80 titles listed, with evaluative descriptions, length, format, producer, price and distributor. Topics include civil rights; education, health, immigration, work, militarism and housing. Also section on other media resources. Contacts(s): Don Derosby (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
UCC Commission for Racial Justice
5113 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011-3921 Phone: (202)291-1593
Affiliate: United Church of Christ. Issues: justice; environment; racism; minorities; hazardous waste. Description: A National Report on the Racial and Socio-economic Characteristics of Communities with Hazardous Waste Sites. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 Evans Rd
Cary, NC 27513-2009
Issues: Third World; justice; Africa; minorities; indigenous peoples. Description: Promotes the idea of free ideas and social change at an international level. Writers such as Carlos Fuentes and Kincaid; disussions as wide-range as Mandela, Mapplethorpe, Rushdie. A valuable voice from the African community. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
People Against Racist Terror (PART)
Box 1990
Burbank, CA 91507-1990 Phone: (310)288-5003
Affiliate: People Against Racist Terror (PART). Issues: justice; feminism; education; media; urban; racism; sexism; gay/lesbian; political prisoners; pro-choice; minorities. Description: A youth-oriented anti-racist newsletter based in L.A. with a national distribution and network. It exposes organized neo-nazi groups, KKK, and random racist, sexist, anti-semitic, and homophobic violence. Educates in support of liberation and self-determination. Provides a forum for discussion of issues facing anti-racist organizers, contact lists of anti-racist groups nationally and locally. "We support outreach, self-organization, and education of young people." Other Resources: Research reports on projects of the racist right: links of neo-nazis to English only, Anti-Abortion movements; exposes of racists in the anti-war movement, racist use of TV, etc. Contacts(s): Michael Novick (Editor) Page#: 10. Price: $1/ea. Bulk Prices: $.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $5, $10 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: CompuServe. E-Mail: 71277.1625. Other:Message (213)461-3127. Established: 1988. Member of: Center for Democratic Renewal, John Brown Anti-Klan Network. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5113 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011-3921 Phone: (202)291-1593
Affiliate: United Church of Christ. Issues: justice; urban; spiritual; faith; racism; minorities. Description: As a national body of UCC, the General Synod has mandated that the Commission shall provide leadership in mobilizing membership for the church to work for justice and reconciliation among persons and groups, in the area of race, both within the Church and in society in general. The Commission, in cooperation with Operation Push and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, helped to establish the National Rainbow Coalition. Other Resources: Guides, TOXIC WASTES AND RACE IN THE US; and COUNCIL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES--DIRECTORY SERVICES. Also, COURAGE IN THE STRUGGLE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a periodical. Contacts(s): Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis (Executive Director), Toni Killings (Director) Additional Address: Office for Church in Society, 110 Maryland Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002--5694. Contact: Jay Lintner (Director), (202)543-1517. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2037 University Ave., S.E.,
Minneapolis, MN 55455-3026
Issues: justice; Third World; arts; minorities; culture; analysis. Description: Fiction: minority and Third World. Nonfiction: media studies, literary theory, philosophy, cultural criticism, regional titles. Contacts(s): Terry Cochran (Editor-in-chief) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
87 Hillary Lane
Penfield, NY 14526-1607 Phone: (716)385-1155
Affiliate: National Coalition Building Institutes. Issues: peace; justice; conflict resolution; racism; minorities. Description: Consultation and training in Upstate & Western New York in managing diversity, prejudice reduction and conflict resolution. Contacts(s): Joyce S. Herman (Director) Established: 1989. Additional Address: National Coalition Building Institutes, 172 Brattle St., Arlington, MA 02174 Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fulfillment Department; Agathon Press, Inc.
49 Sheridan Ave.
Albany, NY 12210-2735 Phone: (212)741-3087
Issues: education; urban; planning; minorities; students; youth; childhood. Description: "...provides a forum for communication among urban educators, scholars, administrators, and all others concerned with improving public education in urban communities. The journal publishes original reports on important empirical studies and theocratical essays that examine the basic issues confronting urban schools." Contacts(s): David E. Kapel (Editor), William T. Pink Publisher: Plenum Publishing Corporation. Page#: 64. Price: $12.50/ea. Subscriptions: $22, $44 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1966. Type: PER:. Source: Macrocosm USA.
SouthWest Organizing Project
211 10th St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2919 Phone: (505)247-8832
Issues: economics; justice; urban; minorities; community investment. Description: Ideas for better communites, neighborhood profiles, news and opinions from the Chicano community in the southwest US. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
40 Willis Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (718)816-9449
Issues: justice; spiritual; minorities. Description: Publishes nonfiction aimes at promoting understanding of cultural, racial & religious diversity. Books aimed at middle readers & young adults (ages10-15). Also publishes automotive how-to-books for adults. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
1150 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20071-0002
Issues: environment; economics; justice; politics; arts; culture; minorities. Description: Personal-experience essays, profiles, and general-interest pieces on business, arts and culture, politics, science, sports, education, children, relationships, behavior, etc. Articles should be of interest to people living in Washington, DC area. Mainstream liberal. Contacts(s): Linton Weeks (Managing Editor) Publisher: The Washington Post. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
76 Center Street
Fredonia, NY 14063 Phone: (716)672-5743
Issues: arts; justice; literature; minorities. Description: A multi-cultural publisher that publishes fiction, poetry, essays, & literature in translation. Established: 1973. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Midmarch Arts Press
300 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025-5239 Phone: (212)666-6990
Issues: arts; feminism; economics; health; labor; justice; fine arts; culture; occupational safety; minorities; empowerment; networking; cooperatives. Description: "A listing of galleries, cooperatives, agencies and organizations, many focussed on women, for networking and support in the visual arts. Includes colonies and retreats, legal assistance, information hotlines." Organizations, alternative spaces, co-op galleries; artists colonies, financial help, health hazards info, arts advocacy; special focus on minorities. Publisher: Midmarch Arts Press. Price: $12.95/ea. Additional Address: c/o Upper Access Books, Box 457, Hinesburg, VT 05461 Contact: Lisa & Steve Carlson (Distributors), (800)356-9315. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
55 W. 17th St., 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011-5513 Phone: (212)255-0352
Issues: labor; justice; politics; feminism; economics; civil liberties; gay/lesbian; prisons; criminal system; minorities; unions. Description: "One of the oldest radical leftist newspapers in the US, this tabloid is particularly noteworthy for its coverage of prisoners' issues and the gay liberation movement. In addition, it has useful features on labor, peace, and women's movements, and on movements of people of color as well as analysis of developments in the socialist countries. This popularly written selection reflects the view of the Workers World Party, which is in the forefront of domestic social change movements." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Deirdre Griswold (Editor), John Catalinotto (Managing Editor) Publisher: W.W. Publishers. Page#: 12. Price: $.50/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: Weekly. Fax: (212)675-7869. E-Mail: editor@wwp.blythe.org. Established: 1959. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/GENERAL.
St. James Press
233 E. Ontario, #600
Chicago, IL 60611-3214 Phone: (312)787-5800
Issues: justice; Third World; demographics; minorities. Description: Major minorities that are, by definition, a numerically inferior portion of a national population differing from the majority in ethno-religio-linguistic ways; worldwide coverage. Arranged geographically and indexed by subject and keyword. Publisher: St. James Press. Published Date: 1990. Page#: c430. Price: $85/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.