Race Relations

State-of-the-Region: Performance Indicators for the Buffalo-Niagara Region In the 21st Century
EQUITY

Link		Description
Bethesda Full Gospel Church (site visit and luncheon)		"...a body of believers who serve in the spirit of excellence by doing the little good things consistently. We are a holistic ministry, meeting the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our community from its infants to seniors, exemplifying the characteristics of our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ...We seek to create an environment where believers of all ages, ethnicity, and social status can receive the word of God..."
Center for Equal Opportunity		"...the only think tank devoted exclusively to the promotion of colorblind equal opportunity and racial harmony, the Center for Equal Opportunity is uniquely positioned to counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies. CEO focuses on three areas in particular, racial preferences, immigration and assimilation, and multicultural education..."
Commission for Racial Equality (United Kingdom)		"...works in partnership with individuals and organisations for a fair and just society which values diversity and gives everyone an equal chance to work, learn and live free from discrimination, prejudice and racism..."
Eric Mower and Associates (site visit)		"Corporate Service Mission: To inspire excellence in ourselves. To realize a satisfying and rewarding partnership with our clients and agency associates. To act with integrity and fairness in the pursuit of success. To embrace change through openness and innovation . Corporate Attitude: Press on. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
Federal Reserve Bank of New York (site visit)		"...one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., comprise the Federal Reserve System. The "Fed," as the system is commonly called, is an independent governmental entity created by Congress in 1913 to serve as the central bank of the United States. It is responsible for formulating and executing monetary policy, supervising and regulating depository institutions, providing an elastic currency, assisting the federal government's financing operations and serving as the banker for the U.S. government. In addition, it has important roles in operating the nation's payments systems, protecting consumers' rights in their dealings with banks and promoting community development and reinvestment..."
Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (meeting place & site visit)		"Our Church is called the "Greek Church" because Greek was the first language of the ancient Christian Church from which our Faith was transmitted... "Orthodox" is also used to describe our Church. The word "Orthodox" is derived from two short Greek words orthos meaning correct and doxa meaning belief or glory. Thus, we used the word "Orthodox'' to indicate our conviction that we believe and worship God correctly We emphasize Apostolic tradition, continuity and conservatism over a 2,000 year history... "Eastern Church" to distinguish it from the Churches of the West. "Eastern" is used to indicate that in the first millennium the influence of our Church was concentrated in the eastern part of the Christian world and to show that a very large number of our membership is of other than Greek national origin..."
Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York, Inc. (site visit)		"Free legal services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York, Inc. in civil matters. Medicaid, Medicare, Health, Private Landlord / Tenant, Public Housing / Section 8, Social Security, Protective Services. Referral for legal services in Disability Benefits, Immigration, Family Violence, Divorce, Custody, Consumer / Finance..."
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. (site visit)		"Mission: To meet the socio-economic needs of the off-reservation Native American communities of Erie and Niagara counties..."
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)		"...principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of United States and eliminate race prejudice. The NAACP seeks remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes. This mission is accomplished by seeking the enactment and enforcement of federal, state and local laws securing civil rights, and by informing the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination..."
National Association of Black and White Men Together (NABWMT)		"...committed to fostering supportive environments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome and the goal of Human Equality realized. To these ends we engage in Educational Political, Cultural, and Social activities as a means of dealing with the Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, HIV / AIDS Discrimination and other inequalities in our community and in our lives..."
National Conference for Community and Justice Get Together (Youngbloods) .mp3 (4 MB) Role Call Against Racism Coalition Program Coordinator: Lawrence Cook E-mail 716 812-8574		"...founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education..."
Niagara Frontier Vocational Rehabilitation Center (site visit)		"Offers Evaluation, Vocational and Personal Adjustment Training, Transitional Workshop, Placement, temporary Employment Program and Health/job service for developmentally disabled persons..."
Project Change		"...established in 1991 by Levi Strauss & Co. through its corporate foundation to address racial prejudice and institutional racism in four communities throughout the United States: Albuquerque, NM; El Paso, TX; Knoxville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. In 1997, Project Change became a project of The Tides Center where it shares the vision to actively promote change toward a healthy and inclusive society...mission is to empower communities to reduce racial prejudice and improve race relations, to serve as a national clearinghouse for anti-racism information resources, and training, and to further the development of an infrastructure for social justice work..."
William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice		"...Bill Kunstler loved life and hated racism. He was brilliant, humorous, witty, passionate, and fearless. Journeying south to defend civil rights demonstrators in 1964, he found himself and his life's work. Bill was tireless and uncompromising. In his memory, his family and friends have established the William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice to help continue the fight he loved so well..."