Diversity Office Virtual Library

Resources by community or issue - African-American
Eugene | Oregon | Regional | Newspapers | National

Eugene :

• NAACP National Website
• Lane Community College :
  • Black Student Union
• University Of Oregon :
  • Black Student Union

Oregon :

• Black United Fund of Oregon
  Philanthropic and community development institution committed to the social and economic empowerment of Oregon's low-income communities. Awards, grants and scholarships.

Regional:

• Pacific Northwest African Americans History
  Listing of resources.
• African American Museum
  "…dedicated to the research, collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of African and African-American objects and information."

Regional Newspapers:

• Portland Observer
  Weekly paper. Includes events listings.
• The Skanner
  Weekly newspaper published in Portland and Seattle. Includes events, business directory, and foundation info.

National:

• Black Excel: The College Help Network
• Assistance in College admissions for black students and families.
• Office of the National Black Student Union
  Unites Black Student Unions across the U.S. and hosts an annual conference.
• National Council for Black Studies
  Promotes scholarly African-centered research. Includes links.
• United Negro College Fund
  “…minority higher education assistance.” Includes scholarship, internship, fellowship, and event information.
• National Alliance of Black School Educators
  “…dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.” Includes scholarship and job information.
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc
  Nonpartisan, policy-oriented catalyst to educate future leaders and promote collaboration among community and business leaders, minority-focused organizational leaders, and organized labor to effect positive and substantive change in the African American community. Includes scholarship, legislative, health, and news info.
• African American Web Connection
  Cyber gateway.
• African-American Resources
  Extensive listings of Black organizations with contact info.
• Association for the Study of African-American Life and History
  Founders of Black History Month. “… promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the
  global community.” Includes convention info and “book store.”