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Public Conversation Project
A Watertown, MA project that sponsors discussions on stereotypes, the importance of diversity and building better relationships among people
Publicolor
A New York-based nonprofit organization that works with young people, using painting as a way to increase their self-esteem and build camaraderie
Race Relations Dialogue Month
A Bridgewater, NJ program that sponsored racial dialogues throughout April 1998
Race, Relationships, and Reality: A Performance About The Real Life Experiences of Villanova University Community Members
A Villanova, PA program where college students relay their experiences on race in a play
Racism Awareness Program
The Akron-based program was created in 1993 to create a network of Mennonite and Brethren individuals in churches around the country who would be committed to ending racism in their communities
Reconcilers FellowshipA Philadelphia, PA church program that encourages people to discuss racism
Samuel S. Fels Cluster of the Philadelphia School District
A Philadelphia School District effort that trains teachers to address the needs of their culturally diverse students and offers programs to engage students, parents and school staff in projects that celebrate diversity
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday)
A Princeton, NJ program that sponsors workshops for racially diverse children to learn tolerance, non-violence and self-esteem
Sponsor-A-Scholar
A Philadelphia, PA-based program that matches at-risk youth with mentors to provide them with academic guidance
Springfield Vietnamese-American Civil Association
Springfield Vietnamese-American Civil Association in Springfield, MA, serves as an advocate for the Southeast Asian refugee and immigrant community through liaison work with local social service agencies.
St. Paul's Multi-ethnic Center, Inc.
A Woodside, NY center that reaches out to immigrants and helps them integrate into the community
Students Against Racism Organization
A Great Neck, NY organization that encourages students to reduce prejudice in their schools
Students Together Omitting Prejudice (STOP)
A Sudbury, MA, program using role-playing and discussion, STOP gives students the tools to confront prejudice and discrimination
Support Training Results In Valuable Employment
A New York-based program that trains young adults with the proper skills to attain employment
Task Force on Police and Urban Youth, U.S. Department of Justice's Community Relations Service
An U.S. Justice Department Community Relations Service (CRS) project to bring together police officials, youth advocacy agencies and academicians to address the considerable tension between police and minority youth throughout New England
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